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Coexistence and competition of sulfate-reducing and methanogenic populations in an anaerobic hexadecane-degrading culture.

Ting-Ting MaLai-Yan LiuJun-Peng RuiQuan YuanDing-Shan FengZheng ZhouLi-Rong DaiWan-Qiu ZengHui ZhangLei Cheng
Published in: Biotechnology for biofuels (2017)
The distribution of hexadecane carbon between methane-producing and sulfate-reducing populations is dependent on the initial sulfate added, and not affected during the methane production period. There was a relative increase in hydrogenotrophic methanogenesis activity over time for all sulfate treatments, whereas the total activity was inhibited by sulfate addition. Both Smithella and Methanoculleus, the key alkane degraders and methane producers, can adapt to sulfate stress. Specifically, different SRP populations were stimulated at various sulfate concentrations. These results could help to evaluate interactions between sulfate-reducing and methanogenic populations during anaerobic hydrocarbon degradation in oil reservoirs.
Keyphrases
  • anaerobic digestion
  • microbial community
  • wastewater treatment
  • sewage sludge
  • genetic diversity
  • carbon dioxide