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Zentralblatt Fur Bakteriologie, Parasitenkunde, Infektionskrankheiten Und Hygiene. Zweite Naturwissenschaftliche Abteilung: Mikrobiologie Der Landwirtschaft Der Technologie Und Des Umweltschutzes
|January 1, 1978
Summary
Bacteria can convert El-Alameen crude oil
Area of Science:
- Biotechnology
- Petroleum Chemistry
Background:
- Crude oil fractions can be utilized as substrates in biotechnological processes.
- The El-Alameen crude oil wax distillate fraction presents unique chemical properties.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the potential of the El-Alameen wax distillate fraction as a substrate for microbial biosynthesis.
- To evaluate the refining and dewaxing effects of bacterial fermentation on the oil fraction.
Main Methods:
- Culturing bacteria under specific conditions using the wax distillate fraction.
- Analyzing the chemical and physical properties of the oil fraction before and after fermentation.
Main Results:
- The wax distillate fraction supported bacterial biosynthesis of proteins and/or amino acids.
- Fermentation led to a refining effect, increasing the refraction index and decreasing the melting point.
- A significant dewaxing effect was observed in the oil fraction post-fermentation.
Conclusions:
- The El-Alameen wax distillate fraction is a viable substrate for microbial protein and amino acid production.
- Bacterial fermentation offers a dual benefit of biosynthesis and oil refining/dewaxing.