Title of article :
Vermi-Assisted Bioremediation of Used Engine Oil Contaminated Soil
Author/Authors :
Ameh, A. O. University of Ahmadu Bellu - Dep of Chemical Engineering, Nigeria , Maina, M.S. University of Ahmadu Bellu - Dep of Chemical Engineering, Nigeria , Mohammad-Debo, I. A. University of Ahmadu Bellu - dep of Chemical Engineering, Nigeria , Ande, J.M. University of Ahmadu Bellu - Dep of Chemical Engineering, Nigeria
Abstract :
soil was investigated. The rate of biodegradation of used engine oil was studied for a period of fourteen weeks under laboratory conditions. After 14 weeks, the control-sample (without earthworm or organic amendment), the bio-stimulated sample (with organic amendment but without worms) and the earthworm-inoculated sample (with organic amendment and earthworms) recorded 10.08%, 24.33% and 91.92% reduction in petroleum hydrocarbon content respectively. The co-application of organic amendment and earthworm is recommended for the acceleration of bioremediation of used engine oil contaminated soil.
Keywords :
cassava peels , used engine oil , bacterial flora , kinetics , Eudriluseugeniae
Journal title :
ATBU Journal of Environmental Technology
Journal title :
ATBU Journal of Environmental Technology
