Halotolerant Gordonia sp. DH2 enhances hydrocarbon degradation and emulsification in high-salinity oil reservoirs through cell-associated surface-active material

RSC Advances 2026 Open access

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Authors: Ji Gao, Yu Duan, Ting Xu, Ding Dong, Dehao Lu, Shuyuan Deng, Jian Fu, Fan Zhang, Hao Dong, Yuehui She
DOI: 10.1039/d5ra09392a
Cited by: 1
References: 60

Abstract

sp. DH2 exhibited an uncommon cell-associated emulsification phenotype, which enhanced adhesion to hydrophobic surfaces and promoted petroleum emulsification. The strain also showed strong degradation capacity toward both alkanes and aromatic hydrocarbons under saline conditions.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Enhanced Oil Recovery Techniques Catalysis and Hydrodesulfurization Studies Microbial bioremediation and biosurfactants

Publication details

Journal / source
RSC Advances
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
16
Issue
24
Pages
21942–21952
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN