Review
Environmental Sciences
Nishi Kumari Singh, Sangeeta Choudhary
Summary: Hydrocarbons are a primary source of energy in urbanized society, but worldwide oil production is declining, necessitating further exploitation of oil resources. Microorganisms in oil basins play a critical role in petroleum prospecting.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Microbiology
Yang Li, Yuanyuan Zhang, Sheng Xue
Summary: This study investigated the microbial communities related to the C-N-S cycle in petroleum reservoirs under different pH conditions using 16S rRNA gene data. The results revealed that pH was a crucial factor influencing the microbial communities, with the lowest diversity observed in acidic conditions. The study also identified a significant number of functional genera which were influenced by pH.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Jugui Zhuang, Ruihuan Zhang, Yufei Zeng, Tianjiao Dai, Zhencheng Ye, Qun Gao, Yunfeng Yang, Xue Guo, Guanghe Li, Jizhong Zhou
Summary: This study investigated the effects of petroleum pollution on soil microbial diversity, community structure, and network co-occurrence patterns in an abandoned refinery. The results showed that high levels of C10-C40 decreased soil microbial α-diversity and caused significant changes in community structure. However, the complexity of soil microbial networks increased with petroleum pollution levels, indicating more intricate microbial interactions.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Patrick Heritier-Robbins, Smruthi Karthikeyan, Janet K. Hatt, Minjae Kim, Markus Huettel, Joel E. Kostka, Konstantinos T. Konstantinidis, Luis M. Rodriguez-R
Summary: The study tested the specialization-disturbance hypothesis on beach sands disturbed by DWH crude oil in laboratory conditions, finding that functional diversity significantly increased while taxonomic diversity significantly declined over a two-month period, supporting the hypothesis that specialist taxa decrease following disturbances.
Article
Biology
Vitaly V. Kadnikov, Nikolai V. Ravin, Diyana S. Sokolova, Ekaterina M. Semenova, Salimat K. Bidzhieva, Alexey V. Beletsky, Alexey P. Ershov, Tamara L. Babich, Marat R. Khisametdinov, Andrey V. Mardanov, Tamara N. Nazina
Summary: The microbial community composition of petroleum reservoirs with high-salinity formation water in Tatarstan, Russia was studied using metagenomic and culture-based approaches. The results showed that different microbial species play different roles in the reservoirs, and it is necessary to consider both the activation of fermentative bacteria and the suppression of sulfidogenesis when choosing MEOR technologies.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Xinrui Zhao, Ridha Al-Abdrabalnabi, Yu-Shu Wu, Xianmin Zhou
Summary: The global oil storage space is facing challenges due to excess supply, requiring urgent expansion. Depleted petroleum reservoirs are seen as an ideal alternative, offering safety, cost-effectiveness, and potential for storing large amounts of crude oil. Experimentation and modeling have shown promising results, indicating the feasibility of utilizing depleted reservoirs to increase global oil storage capacity.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Redha Al Dhaif, Ahmed Farid Ibrahim, Salaheldin Elkatatny
Summary: This study utilized ANFIS and FN techniques to predict oil and gas rates through wellhead chokes, based on a data set of 1200 wells from the Middle East. The developed AI models outperformed previously published formulas, assisting petroleum engineers in real-time prediction of production rates without additional operational costs.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY RESOURCES TECHNOLOGY-TRANSACTIONS OF THE ASME
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Xuecheng Zheng, Jia Tang, Nanjun Lai
Summary: Microbial remediation of petroleum-contaminated soil is a low-cost and environmentally friendly technology. In this study, the use of an external DC electric field was found to significantly enhance the microbial degradation rate of petroleum hydrocarbons, leading to an improved degradation efficiency and faster degradation kinetics.
JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Maryam Rezaei Somee, Seyed Mohammad Mehdi Dastgheib, Mahmoud Shavandi, Leila Ghanbari Maman, Kaveh Kavousi, Mohammad Ali Amoozegar, Maliheh Mehrshad
Summary: The Persian Gulf, with 48% of the world's oil reserves, is continuously exposed to natural oil seepage. Studies have shown that chronic exposure to trace amounts of pollution in the Gulf promotes the growth of oil-degrading microbes, leading to shifts in the microbial community composition in polluted areas. Hydrocarbon type, exposure time, and sediment depth are identified as the main factors determining microbial response to pollution in oil-polluted marine samples.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Review
Polymer Science
Ann Anni Basik, Jean-Jacques Sanglier, Chia Tiong Yeo, Kumar Sudesh
Summary: Rubber is a crucial material in daily life, and Actinobacteria play a significant role in degrading rubber by cleaving the isoprene double bonds, offering an environmentally friendly approach to managing rubber waste.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yuan Yun, Ziyu Gui, Tianqi Su, Xuefeng Tian, Shaojing Wang, Yu Chen, Zhaoying Su, Huiqiang Fan, Jinxia Xie, Guoqiang Li, Wenjie Xia, Ting Ma
Summary: The microbes in underground oil reservoirs play crucial roles in elemental cycles and biogeochemical processes. This study reveals that long-term oil recovery reduces bacterial diversity, increases community co-occurrence associations, and certain chemical substances significantly shape the diversity of indigenous subsurface bacterial communities.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Carmen Sanchez
Summary: This review explores the microbial degradation of plastic additives, highlighting the importance of advances in genomics, proteomics, and other biotechnological strategies to enhance enzymatic degradation efficiency. It also suggests further research directions to accelerate the biodegradation process of plastic additives.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Bing Yang, Mi Zhou, Yuan Meng, Keming Chen, Jie Xu, Xiangfu Huang, Yucheng Liu, Lingli Li, Lili Ma, Mingyan Chen
Summary: Chemical oxidation as a pretreatment for petroleum-contaminated soil, coupled with bioremediation, can have serious impacts on indigenous microorganisms and available nutrients. This study found that hydrogen peroxide treatments significantly promoted the removal of total petroleum hydrocarbons (TPH), especially in the initial days, and also affected the levels of dissolved nutrients. Both chemical oxidation and nutrients contribute to changes in microbial community structure and diversity. However, the long-term effects of H2O2 as a pretreatment had little impact on the soil indigenous microbial community structure and actually facilitated the continuous removal of TPH by indigenous microorganisms.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Shehla Sattar, Samina Siddiqui, Asim Shahzad, Asghari Bano, Muhammad Naeem, Rahib Hussain, Naeem Khan, Basit Latief Jan, Humaira Yasmin
Summary: Nano-bioremediation is a eco-friendly technique for overcoming soil contamination caused by petroleum waste. In this study, the efficiency of oil-degrading bacterial consortium and silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) with or without fertilizer was evaluated for remediating petroleum waste contaminated soil. The results showed that the bacterial consortium alone had the highest degradation efficiency for total petroleum hydrocarbons (TPHs) after 20 days of incubation.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Pengxue Geng, Anzhou Ma, Xiaoxia Wei, Xianke Chen, Jun Yin, Futang Hu, Xuliang Zhuang, Maoyong Song, Guoqiang Zhuang
Summary: This study investigated the distribution of petroleum hydrocarbons in the soils around oil production wells and revealed their impact on the microbiota. The findings showed that heavily contaminated soils were mainly distributed within a circle with a radius of 200 cm centered on the oil production well in the horizontal direction, and within the 0-50 cm soil layer in the vertical direction. Heavy petroleum hydrocarbon contamination significantly reduced microbial diversity and altered the microbiota's co-occurrence patterns.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jaqueline Cardoso Ribeiro, Vera Taina Mota, Valeria Maia de Oliveira, Marcelo Zaiat
Summary: The study found that cheese whey can be used as a substrate for BioH(2) production without pH adjustment, but there are challenges in enriching hydrogenogenic biomass.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Julia Ronzella Ottoni, Suzan Prado Fernandes Bernal, Tiago Joelzer Marteres, Franciele Natividade Luiz, Viviane Piccin dos Santos, Angelo Gabriel Mari, Juliana Gaio Somer, Valeria Maia de Oliveira, Michel Rodrigo Zambrano Passarini
Summary: This study evaluated the microbial community from a substrate used for biogas production through 16S rDNA metabarcoding and sequencing. The results showed that cultured and uncultured microbial groups play complementary roles in the production of biogas.
ARCHIVES OF MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Gabriela Fiori da Silva, Anupam Gautam, Iolanda Cristina Silveira Duarte, Tiago Palladino Delforno, Valeria Maia de Oliveira, Daniel H. Huson
Summary: This study reveals the genetic potential of microbial communities in fruit waste for biosynthesis of biosurfactants, suggesting their potential applications in various industries such as agriculture, chemistry, food, and pharmaceuticals.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
V. B. Centurion, J. B. Silva, A. W. F. Duarte, L. H. Rosa, V. M. Oliveira
Summary: Despite human contamination in Whalers Bay soil, the volcanic soil heavy metal concentration of Deception Island has little biological influence on resistome genes. Whalers Bay has a higher diversity of antibiotic, biocide, and heavy metal resistance classes in its microbiomes compared to other areas.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Averlane Vieira da Silva, Mayanne Karla da Silva, Adeildo Junior de Oliveira, Jose Vieira Silva, Sivaldo Soares Paulino, Aline Cavalcanti de Queiroz, Jakson Leite, Paulo Henrique Barcellos Franca, Jair Putzke, Rosalinda Montone, Valeria Maia de Oliveira, Viviane Piccin dos Santos, Luiz Henrique Rosa, Alysson Wagner Fernandes Duarte
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the ability of yeasts from Antarctica lichens to solubilize phosphate in vitro. Among the 147 yeasts tested, 43 showed phosphate solubilization activity, with Vishniacozyma being the most prevalent positive genus. Two strains with better activity were selected for further analysis, and the release of tartaric and acetic acids during phosphate solubilization was detected.
ARCHIVES OF MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Camila Aparecida de Menezes, Priscilla de Souza Almeida, Tiago Palladino Delforno, Valeria Maia de Oliveira, Isabel Kimiko Sakamoto, Maria Bernadete Amancio Varesche, Edson Luiz Silva
Summary: This study investigated the effect of increasing the organic loading rate (OLR) on the co-fermentation of glycerol and sugarcane vinasse in a thermophilic anaerobic fluidized bed reactor. The highest hydrogen production rate and yield were observed at an OLR of 120 kg COD m-3 d-1, with butanoate as the major liquid metabolite. The synthesis of butanoate was attributed to the reverse b-oxidation of lactate and the synergistic interaction between Clostridium and Lacti-caseibacillus in the reactor.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
V. B. Centurion, S. Campanaro, A. Basile, L. Treu, V. M. Oliveira
Summary: Antarctica is characterized by extreme environmental conditions, where microbial communities form biofilms to survive and thrive. This study used genome-centric metagenomics to describe a complex biofilm microbiome represented by 180 metagenome-assembled genomes. Metabolic flux balance analysis revealed purple bacteria may play a crucial role in supporting heterotrophic species in biofilms.
MICROBIOLOGICAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Soil Science
Gileno Lacerda-Junior, Renan A. A. Pastore, Tiago P. Delforno, Victor B. Centurion, Melline F. Noronha, Joao P. Ventura, Adilson Sartoratto, Itamar S. Melo, Valeria M. Oliveira
Summary: The Caatinga, a Brazilian dry tropical forest, contains diverse lignocellulose-degrading microbes that can be used in the chemical and biofuel industry. This study investigated the microbial dynamics of lignin decomposition in soil microcosms amended with kraft lignin (KL). The results showed rapid and complete biodegradation of lignin-derived compounds by microbial ligninolytic systems, and revealed changes in species richness and diversity in response to KL addition. The research also suggested the potential roles of specific bacterial and fungal species in lignin degradation and the exploration of novel enzymes and microbial candidates for biotechnological applications.
APPLIED SOIL ECOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Sara R. D. Gamelas, Isabel N. N. Sierra-Garcia, Augusto C. C. Tome, Angela Cunha, Leandro M. O. Lourenco
Summary: Antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) is an innovative therapeutic approach that can effectively inactivate microbial forms without harming host tissues or causing resistance. This study evaluates the antifungal/sporicidal activity of tetra- and octasubstituted phthalocyanine dyes with ammonium groups. Both photosensitizers tested showed high efficiency in inactivating conidia, with the tetrasubstituted dye being the most effective. These phthalocyanines have the potential to be potent antifungal drugs due to their low concentrations and moderate energy doses required for inactivation.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
B. M. Dellagnezze, P. Bovio-Winkler, C. Lavergne, D. A. Menoni, F. Mosquillo, L. Cabrol, M. Barret, C. Etchebehere
Summary: The activity of methanogenic archaea is expected to be affected by warmer temperatures, leading to increased greenhouse gas emissions in the Arctic. A study was conducted to investigate microbial adaptation and tolerance to higher temperatures and acetate concentrations. The results showed that acetate amendment significantly changed the archaeal diversity, favoring methanogens from Methanosarcinales. Temperature did not have a significant influence on methanogens' diversity, indicating their adaptability to warmer conditions. The study also revealed faster microbial response to CH4 production rates at warmer temperatures, providing insights for potential biotechnological applications.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Camila Aparecida de Menezes, Priscilla de Souza Almeida, Franciele Pereira Camargo, Tiago Palladino Delforno, Valeria Maia de Oliveira, Isabel Kimiko Sakamoto, Maria Bernadete Amancio Varesche, Edson Luiz Silva
Summary: The study assessed the co-digestion of sugarcane vinasse and glycerol in a thermophilic anaerobic fluidized bed reactor. Increasing the organic loading rate had a positive effect on methane production, reaching the highest rate at 20 kg COD m-3 d-1. The presence of sulfate did not impact methane yield due to glycerol addition, and certain bacteria and archaea were identified in the process.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Lusiane Malafatti-Picca, Elaine Cristina Bucioli, Michel Ricardo de Barros Chaves, Aline Machado de Castro, Erika Valoni, Valeria Maia de Oliveira, Anita Jocelyne Marsaioli, Jose Silvio Govone, Dejanira de Franceschi de Angelis, Michel Brienzo, Derlene Attili-Angelis
Summary: Approximately 400 billion PET bottles are produced annually in the world, with 8 to 9 million tons discarded in oceans. PET recycling using microbial hydrolysis shows promise for treating harmful polymeric waste. The study identified four fungal strains suitable for converting PET nanoparticles into terephthalic acid, and confirmed biodegradation through various analyses.
Article
Microbiology
Layssa de Melo Carlos, Karine Fernandes Camacho, Alysson Wagner Duarte, Valeria M. de Oliveira, Marcela Boroski, Luiz Henrique Rosa, Rosemary Vieira, Arthur A. Neto, Julia Ronzella Ottoni, Michel R. Z. Passarini
Summary: Microorganisms in the cold Antarctic environment have the potential to produce ligninolytic enzymes that can be used in bioremediation. This study characterized bacteria and fungi from marine sediment samples from King George and Deception Islands in Antarctica, which may be affected by hydrocarbon pollution and able to produce enzymes for bioremediation processes. Certain isolates showed tolerance to diesel oil and gasoline, as well as enzymatic activities for dye degradation. Taxonomic characterization identified two isolates (Psychrobacter sp. BAD17 and Cladosporium sp. FAR18) with better biotechnological results, exhibiting pyrene tolerance and laccase enzymatic activity. These findings suggest that bacteria and fungi in sediments under potential hydrocarbon pollution can be used to bioremediate cold environments contaminated with petroleum derivatives and dyes.
BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Biodiversity Conservation
Derlene Attili-Angelis, Marta Hiromi Taniwaki, Neusely da Silva, Valeria Maia Oliveira, Nelson Lima
Summary: This article introduces the work of Brazil in the infrastructure for biodiversity conservation over the past 60 years, emphasizing the importance of microbial collections and their potential in promoting the bioeconomy and addressing environmental issues.
Article
Microbiology
Jessica B. Silva, Victor B. Centurion, Alysson W. F. Duarte, Rodrigo M. Galazzi, Marco A. Z. Arruda, Adilson Sartoratto, Luiz H. Rosa, Valeria M. Oliveira
Summary: This study investigated the genetic potential of Antarctic soil microorganisms for hydrocarbon degradation, and found that the abundant hydrocarbon-degrading genes in Antarctic sediments were mainly affiliated with Proteobacteria and Actinobacteria. The study also revealed that hydrocarbon input in Antarctic soils may come from both anthropogenic and natural sources.
FEMS MICROBIOLOGY ECOLOGY
(2022)
