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http://dx.doi.org/10.5338/KJEA.2015.34.4.45

The Effect of Compost Application on Degradation of Total Petroleum Hydrocarbon in Petroleum-Contaminated Soil  

Kim, Sung Un (Department of Life Science and Environmental Biochemistry, Natural Resources & Life Science, Pusan National University)
Kim, Yong Gyun (Department of Life Science and Environmental Biochemistry, Natural Resources & Life Science, Pusan National University)
Lee, Sang Mong (Department of Life Science and Environmental Biochemistry, Natural Resources & Life Science, Pusan National University)
Park, Hyean Cheal (Department of Life Science and Environmental Biochemistry, Natural Resources & Life Science, Pusan National University)
Kim, Keun Ki (Department of Life Science and Environmental Biochemistry, Natural Resources & Life Science, Pusan National University)
Son, Hong Joo (Department of Life Science and Environmental Biochemistry, Natural Resources & Life Science, Pusan National University)
Noh, Yong Dong (Department of Life Science and Environmental Biochemistry, Natural Resources & Life Science, Pusan National University)
Hong, Chang Oh (Department of Life Science and Environmental Biochemistry, Natural Resources & Life Science, Pusan National University)
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Korean Journal of Environmental Agriculture / v.34, no.4, 2015 , pp. 268-273 More about this Journal
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Petroleum-contaminated soil from leaking above- and underground storage tanks and spillage during transport of petroleum products is widespread environmental problem in recent years. Application of compost may be the most promising, cost-effective, and eco-friendly technology for soil bioremediation because of its advantages over physical and chemical technology. The objective of this study was to evaluate effect of compost application on degradation of total petroleum hydrocarbon (TPH) in petroleum hydrocarbon-contaminated soil.METHOD AND RESULTS: An arable soil was artificially contaminated by diesel, and compost was applied at the different rate of 0, 10, 30, and 50 Mg/ha. Concentration of TPH in the soil decreased as application rate of compost increased. Degradation efficiency was highest at compost 30 Mg/ha; however, it slightly decreased with compost 50 Mg/ha. Kinetic modeling was performed to estimate the rates of chemical reaction. The correlation coefficient (R2) values for the linear plots using the second-order model were higher than those using the first-oder model. Compost 30 and 50 Mg/ha had the fastest TPH degradation rate in the second-order model. Change of microbial population in soil with compost application was similar to that of TPH. Microbial population in the soil increased as application rate of compost increased. Increasing microbial population in the contaminated soil corresponded to decreased in TPH concentration.CONCLUSION: Conclusively, compost application for soil bioremediation could be an effective response to petroleum hydrocarbon-contaminated soil. The increase in microbial population with compost suggested that compost application at an optimum rate might enhance degradation of TPH in soil.
Keywords
Bioremediation; Compost; Soil contamination; Total petroleum hydrocarbon;
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