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Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology

Activation of bioremediation processes in oil-contaminated terrestrial ecosystems using a composition of organomineral ameliorants

Authors:
Natalya Yu. Antoninova1
Albert I. Usmanov2
Vladimir A. Antonov3
Artem V. Sobenin4
About authors
  • 1 — Ph.D. Head of Laboratory Institute of Mining of the Ural Branch of the RAS ▪ Orcid
  • 2 — Researcher Institute of Mining of the Ural Branch of the RAS ▪ Orcid
  • 3 — Ph.D., Dr.Sci. Chief Researcher Institute of Mining of the Ural Branch of the RAS ▪ Orcid
  • 4 — Researcher Institute of Mining of the Ural Branch of the RAS ▪ Orcid
Date submitted:
2025-03-28
Date accepted:
2026-04-28
Online publication date:
2026-08-28

Abstract

This study evaluates the effectiveness of bioremediation of oil-contaminated terrestrial ecosystems using a composition of organomineral ameliorants. The aim of the study is to establish the influence of ameliorants on reducing the phytotoxicity of oil-contaminated organogenic soils and to track the dynamics of the decline in oil concentration in the soil under their influence. The study is directed at developing an ecologically safe and sustainable method for cleaning soils from oil contamination, which minimizes the negative impact on the environment and contributes to the restoration of soil fertility. As a result, the optimal ratio of components of the peat-diatomite ameliorant (PDA) for activating bioremediation processes in oil-contaminated soils was experimentally substantiated. The following component ratio of PDA was recognized as the most effective for the bioremediation of oil-contaminated soils: peat 51.5-53.5 %; sapropel 31.0-33.5 %; diatomite 15.0-15.5 % (by mass of air-dry matter). A direct dependence of the efficiency of oil destruction in oil-contaminated ecosystems on the application of PDA in the recommended composition was established. The results of the research confirm the effectiveness of the developed PDA.

Область исследования:
Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology
Keywords:
oil-contaminated terrestrial ecosystems oil peat-diatomite ameliorant composition phytotoxicity oxidation-reduction potential oil destruction
Funding:

This article was prepared within the framework of State assignment N 075-00410-25-00 PR. Topic 2 (2025-2027). Geoinformation support for the systematic assessment of nature conservation strategies in the development of subsoil resources (FUWE-2025-0002), N 1022040300092-1-1.5.1.

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