The use of bioremediation as a technique to treat oil-contaminated effluents

Demographic growth has increased the demand for natural resources, especially in oil exploration, which, despite its benefits, has negative environmental and social impacts. The occurrence of environmental accidents, such as oil spills, highlights the need for effective remediation methods. Bioremediation, using microorganisms or plant products, has emerged as a promising technique for treating contaminated effluents. This study analyzes the effectiveness of the main bioremediation techniques, highlighting advantages such as low cost, easy implementation and sustainability compared to other remediation techniques, being sustainable, not causing disruption to ecosystems and aiming exclusively at the biodegradation of petroleum polluting compounds.