Baseline for plastic and hydrocarbon pollution of rivers, reefs, and sediment on beaches in Veracruz State, México, and a proposal for bioremediation
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DOI: 10.1007/s11356-020-08831-z
Abstract: Plastic and hydrocarbon pollution in aquatic ecosystems is a worldwide reality and serious concern today. Plastic debris presents a threat to ecosystems and organisms. Hydrocarbons are also considered priority pollutants. The hydrophobicity of the polymer… read more here.
Keywords: plastic; sediment beaches; hydrocarbon pollution; hydrocarbon ... See more keywords
Using magnetic susceptibility for predicting hydrocarbon pollution levels in a petroleum refinery compound in Isfahan Province, Iran
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jappgeo.2019.103906
Abstract: Abstract Nowadays through the world as well as in Iran, petroleum hydrocarbons have majority contribution in environmental ricks for human and other organisms. Therefore, this study evaluates hydrocarbon pollution effects on soil chemical properties, as… read more here.
Keywords: hydrocarbon pollution; magnetic susceptibility; petroleum refinery; refinery compound ... See more keywords
Characterization of sediment microbial communities at two sites with low hydrocarbon pollution in the southeast Gulf of Mexico
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DOI: 10.7717/peerj.10339
Abstract: Background Coastal ecosystems are prone to hydrocarbon pollution due to human activities, and this issue has a tremendous impact on the environment, socioeconomic consequences, and represents a hazard to humans. Bioremediation relies on the ability… read more here.
Keywords: hydrocarbon pollution; southeast gulf; hydrocarbon; gulf mexico ... See more keywords