Phytoremediation largely involves microbial degradation of organic pollutants in rhizosphere
for removing organic pollutants like polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, phthalates and …

Petroleum contamination remains a worldwide issue requiring cost-effective bioremediation
techniques. However, establishing a universal bioremediation strategy for all types of oil …

Deciphering the impact of single and combined contamination of total petroleum
hydrocarbons (TPH) and heavy metals on soil microecosystems is essential for the …

Due to the harsh soil environment and low microbial activity, the efficacy of indigenous
bacteria-mediated bioremediation is often limited in aged petroleum-contaminated soils. In …

Biochar, a low-cost carbonaceous product, is gaining relevance in the remediation of
hydrocarbon-contaminated soil. Current literature has shown that biochar studies have been …

Plant-derived saponins are bioactive surfactant compounds that can solubilize organic
pollutants in environmental matrices, thereby facilitating pollutant remediation. Externally …

Microbial catabolic activity (MCA) defined as the degrading activity of microorganisms
toward various organic compounds for their growth and energy is commonly used to assess …

With the continuous expansion of petroleum exploitation, a large amount of petroleum
hydrocarbons has leaked into the Earth's soil, which seriously threatens ecological health …

Annually, a considerable quantity of petroleum products enter the natural resources, which
gives rise to a multitude of environmental issues. Salinity and the high content of sodium and …

Oil spills pose significant threats to marine and freshwater environments, impacting
ecosystems and drinking water sources. The present review incorporated an up‐to‐date …