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Management and bioremediation of hydrocarbon-polluted soils in Antarctica
Fecha
2020-12Registro en:
Ruberto, Lucas Adolfo Mauro; Martinez Alvarez, Lucas Manuel; Massot, Francisco; MacCormack, Walter P.; Management and bioremediation of hydrocarbon-polluted soils in Antarctica; Agenda Antártica; Antarctic and Southern Ocean Coalition; Journal of Antartic Affairs; 7; 12-2020; 53-64
2451-7755
CONICET Digital
CONICET
Autor
Ruberto, Lucas Adolfo Mauro
Martinez Alvarez, Lucas Manuel
Massot, Francisco
MacCormack, Walter P.
Resumen
Until a few years ago, the Antarctic continent was considered a pristine place. However, human activity there changed that condition, being hydrocarbon pollution a concerning and attention-drawing issue. Soils around scientific stations show different levels of pollution caused by oil-derived fuels, such as gasoil. Bioremediation is a tested, effective technique to remove contaminating hydrocarbon from the soil. Biostimulated biopiles is the most effective, tested strategy for Antarctic soils that makes use of the microorganisms’ catabolic potential; ecopiles, in turn, seem to be a better alternative that brings more complex biological systems into the process, such as vascular plants, in order to obtain higher removal levels. Finally, a reflection is made that appropriate, specific logistics are needed to reduce execution times of these innovative bioremediation treatments.