Geobacillus strains that have potential value in microbial enhanced oil recovery.
Appl Microbiol Biotechnol
; 103(20): 8339-8350, 2019 Oct.
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ABSTRACT
Bacteria from the genus Geobacillus are generally obligately thermophilic, with a unique bioenergy production capacity and unique enzymes. Geobacillus species were isolated primarily from hot springs, oilfields, and associated soils. They often exhibit unique survival patterns in these extreme oligotrophic environments. With the development of the microbial resources found in oilfields, Geobacillus spp. have been proven as valuable bacteria in many reports related to oilfields. After the isolation of Geobacillus by culture methods, more evidence was found that they possess the abilities of hydrocarbon utilization and bioemulsifier production. This paper mainly summarizes some characteristics of the Geobacillus species found in the oilfield environment, focusing on the inference and analysis of hydrocarbon degradation and bioemulsifier synthesis based on existing research, which may reveal their potential value in microbial enhanced oil recovery. It also provides references for understanding microbes in extreme environments.
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Emulsificantes
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Geobacillus
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Campos de Petróleo e Gás
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Hidrocarbonetos
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En
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Appl Microbiol Biotechnol
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2019
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Article
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China