Biodegradation of mineral oils - A review

African Journal of Biotechnology

Volumn 8, Issue 6, 2009, Pages 915-920

  Aluyor, Emmanuel O ^a   Ori jesu, Mudiakeoghene ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF BENIN   (Nigeria)

Author keywords

Additives; Environmental; Lubricant; Transformer oil

Indexed keywords

MINERAL OIL;

BIODEGRADATION; BIOREMEDIATION; CARBON SOURCE; CHEMICAL COMPOSITION; ENERGY RESOURCE; ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT; ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION; INDUSTRIALIZATION; REVIEW; THERMOSTABILITY;

EID: 66749097101     PISSN: None     EISSN: 16845315     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Review

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