Microalgae break down heavy metal through the mechanisms of bioaccumulation and biosorption. What mechanisms do microalgae use in breaking down petroleum hydrocarbon?
Several phytoremediation techniques such as phytovolatilization and phytotransformation can be used in breaking down petroleum hydrocarbon due to the high volatility of its compounds. Evapotranspiration can also be used to break down petroleum hydrocarbon and control hydraulic flow in contaminated environment. Rhizosphere bioremediation (rhizofiltration) might also be useful for hydrophobic organics.
Thank you so very much for your response @Abraham Abe. Please is there any journal you can recommend?
You can take a look at Marine Pollution bulletin at http://www.elsevier.com/locate/marpolbul . Also check out Article Biodegradation of crude oil by Scenedesmus obliquus and Chlo...
andArticle Potential of the green alga Chlorella vulgaris for biodegrad...
Thank you so much. I have been able to lay my hands on some reviews that gave me a better understanding of the mechanisms. I appreciate you.
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