Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

Volume 3, Issue 2, June 2018

  • Screening for Hydrocarbon Degrading Bacteria Using Redox Indicator 2, 6-Dichlorophenol Indophenol

    James Iniobong Ime, Ibuot Aniefon Alphonsus, Akpan Patience Saturday, Ben Mayen Godwin, Etuk Christiana Utibe, Umoren Emmanuel Anthony

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 2, June 2018
    Pages: 11-16
    Received: 2 August 2018
    Accepted: 7 September 2018
    Published: 13 October 2018
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    Abstract: Contamination by petroleum products and its derivatives promotes serious environmental damage. Biodegradation capacity studies are important when deciding the correct bioremediation strategy to employ. The use of redox indicator 2, 6-Dichlorophenol Indophenol (DCPIP) is a rapid, simple and low cost model for evaluating capability of microorganisms ... Show More