Development of a Bioproduct for Hydrocarbon Biodegradation

The objective of this study was to develop a bioproduct based on the bacterium Bacillus megaterium, isolated from petroleum sludge, aiming to degrade hydrocarbons present in contaminated areas. This biological product incorporates bacterial strain along with mineral and organic additives such as bentonite and potato peelings, which play a crucial role in bacterial growth. The obtained results demonstrated that this bioproduct significantly retained its efficacy in degrading hydrocarbons after 60 days of storage, with a slight increase in biodegradation potential from 33.53% for the bacterial strain alone to 39.26% for the bioproduct. This innovative approach thus represents an environmentally respectful solution for bioremediation.