From: Isolation and characterization of Candida tropicalis B: a promising yeast strain for biodegradation of petroleum oil in marine environments
Weight of chips
(g)
Oil removal (%)
By wood chips and immobilized cells
By wood chips only
By immobilized cells only
0.50
33
19
14
0.75
68
36
32
1.00
69
30
1.25
74
52
22
1.50
76
53
23
1.75
89