Abstract
Precipitation of heavy hydrocarbons, especially wax and asphaltenes, is a major problem in oil-related industries. The presence of asphaltenes results in higher viscosity, emulsion formation, coke production, and consequently clogging of pipelines. These compounds contain metals such as iron, nickel, and vanadium and hence are poisonous for catalysts in refinery processes. This has led to a strong incentive to find microorganisms which are able to cleave asphaltene compounds and thus promote facile exploitation of these resources.
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Zamir, S.M., Tavassoli, T., Shojaosadati, S.A. (2015). Protocol for Isolation, Screening, and Cultivation of Asphaltene-Degrading Microorganism. In: McGenity, T., Timmis, K., Nogales , B. (eds) Hydrocarbon and Lipid Microbiology Protocols. Springer Protocols Handbooks. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/8623_2015_163
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