Isolation and characterization of alkylbenzene sulfonate-degrading bacteria from sediments in Pulo Island and Fisherman's Wharf, Coastal Area, Manila Bay, Philippines
Date of Publication
1997
Document Type
Bachelor's Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Subject Categories
Biology
College
College of Science
Department/Unit
Biology
Abstract/Summary
Alkylbenzene sulfonate (ABS) is a primary chemical component of detergents and household cleaning aids. The foam that remains on the surface of water has become a major pollutant to our rivers and seas.;
The study dealt with the isolation of bacteria, from the sediments of Coastal Area, Manila Bay, and the degradation of ABS by these bacteria so that it becomes less harmful to the environment.
Fifteen strains of bacteria that have potential to degrade some concentration of alkylbenzene sulfonate have been isolated and characterized according to color, form, elevation, surface, density and margin. Most of the bacteria isolated have been identified as Gram negative with a few ascertained as Gram positive. Degradation rates computed from 14-42 days ranged from 0.0139-0.0700 mg ABS/day for a treatment supplemented with 2.5 mg ABS/L, 0.0246-0.0386 mg ABS/day for a treatment with 5.0 mg ABS/L, and 0.0071-0.0418 mg ABS/day for a treatment with 10.0 mg ABS/L.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Accession Number
TU07597
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
48 leaves ; Computer printout
Keywords
Detergent pollution of rivers/lakes/etc.--Philippines--Manila Bay; Water—Pollution--Philippines--Manila Bay
Recommended Citation
Garcia, M., & Penalosa, A. (1997). Isolation and characterization of alkylbenzene sulfonate-degrading bacteria from sediments in Pulo Island and Fisherman's Wharf, Coastal Area, Manila Bay, Philippines. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/4123
Embargo Period
1-23-2021