ORIGINAL RESEARCH
Examination of biodegradation of hydrocarbons in emulsified systems
Bielicka K, Kaczorek E, Olszanowski A, Voelkel A
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Poznan University of Technology, Institute of Chemical Technology and Engineering;
M. Sklodowskiej-Curie 2, 60-965 Poznan, Poland
Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2002;11(1):11-16
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ABSTRACT
This paper presents the biodegradation process carried
out in water samples. Aliphatic hydrocarbons were degraded in the presence
of the emulsifier. Non-ionic surfactant was used as the emulsifier. Two
bacteria strains from the Pseudononaceae family were used in this process.
We used Solid-Phase Extraction and gas chromatography for qualitative and
quantitative determination of the components of the biodegradation process.