Microcosm evaluation of the impact of oil contamination and chemical dispersant addition on bacterial communities and sediment remediation of an estuarine port environment.
Antonio LouvadoFrancisco José Riso Da Costa CoelhoV OliveiraH GomesDaniel Francis Richard ClearyM M Q SimõesÂngela CunhaNewton Carlos Marcial GomesPublished in: Journal of applied microbiology (2019)
Our study showed that chemical dispersion of oil may not improve the remediation of port sediments. Further studies are needed to investigate the impact of chemical dispersants in combination with bioremediation strategies on the process of sediment remediation in port areas.