Development of novel and effective strategies for soil microbial- and rhizo-remediation of onshore petrogenic hydrocarbon spills. The extensive use of petroleum products represents a constant threat of oil spills to onshore and offshore environments. Petroleum spillage seriously impacts environment and human health. This project is aimed at providing a suite of techniques for dealing with onshore oil spills and thereby building Australia’s environmental response capability.
Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment And Facilities - Grant ID: LE110100119
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$370,000.00
Summary
Advanced gas chromatography mass spectrometry instrumentation for the analysis of highly complex systems. Advanced instrumentation is required for analysis of the composition of highly complex samples derived from plants, soil, petroleum, water, food and wine. Sample analyses like these form the basis of many applied science research programs. This equipment will offer improved analytical capability and sensitivity, which will enhance the scale and scope of research that can be undertaken.