Growth and Viability of Marinobacter Atlanticus in a Flow-Through Bioreactor

Abstract

The Center for Bio/Molecular Science and Engineering at the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) initiated a program in August 2020 for evaluation of growth and survivability of Marinobacter atlanticus in a packed bed biofilm reactor when exposed to hydrocarbons. Funding was provided by the NISE program and ONR. This report details results for evaluation of growth on a number of substrates within the packed bed reactor and cell viability following exposure to hydrocarbons. The bacterium used, Marinobacter atlanticus, is a marine bacterium isolated from a consortium of other bacteria attached to an electrode surface. M. atlanticus stores organic carbon as wax esters which have potential commercial applications, including as lubricant precursors. Microscopy of biofilm formation upon various substrates is reported.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 17, 2022
Accession Number
AD1177789

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  • Andrew C Magyar
  • Brian J Eddie
  • Elizabeth L. Onderko
  • Heather Willauer
  • Matthew D Yates
  • Rebecca L Mickol
  • Sarah M. Glaven

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

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  • Energy and Power Technologies

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  • Biomaterials
  • Biomedical And Dental Materials
  • Biotechnology
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Confocal Microscopy
  • Department Of Defense
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  • Organic Acids
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  • Biology
  • Environmental science

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  • Biotechnology