Petroleum-Degrading Enzymes : Bioremediation and New Prospects
Joint Authors
Peixoto, R. S.
Vermelho, Alane Beatriz
Rosado, Alexandre Soares
Source
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-07-24
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Anthropogenic forces, such as petroleum spills and the incomplete combustion of fossil fuels, have caused an accumulation of petroleum hydrocarbons in the environment.
The accumulation of petroleum and its derivatives now constitutes an important environmental problem.
Biocatalysis introduces new ways to improve the development of bioremediation strategies.
The recent application of molecular tools to biocatalysis may improve bioprospecting research, enzyme yield recovery, and enzyme specificity, thus increasing cost-benefit ratios.
Enzymatic remediation is a valuable alternative as it can be easier to work with than whole organisms, especially in extreme environments.
Furthermore, the use of free enzymes avoids the release of exotic or genetically modified organisms (GMO) in the environment.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Peixoto, R. S.& Vermelho, Alane Beatriz& Rosado, Alexandre Soares. 2011. Petroleum-Degrading Enzymes : Bioremediation and New Prospects. Enzyme Research،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-7.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Peixoto, R. S.…[et al.]. Petroleum-Degrading Enzymes : Bioremediation and New Prospects. Enzyme Research No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-7.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Peixoto, R. S.& Vermelho, Alane Beatriz& Rosado, Alexandre Soares. Petroleum-Degrading Enzymes : Bioremediation and New Prospects. Enzyme Research. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-474504
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-474504