The production of pollutants in modern, industrialized society is a serious burden on the environment and poses significant risks to human health as many of these compounds are toxic and carcinogenic. Monoaromatic hydrocarbons such as benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene and xylene, which are naturally found in crude oil and are briefly defined as BTEX, are a prominent class of pollutants. They are among the most abundant chemicals produced worldwide by the petrochemical industry, and the volume of benzene alone is about 50 million metric tons.
Due to their limited chemical reactivity and hydrophobic character, monoaromatic hydrocarbons and many alien compounds are highly persistent in the environment. A concern with monoaromatic hydrocarbons is the risk of contaminating drinking water because of their relatively high water solubility. In addition to these remarkable health-related factors, the presence of pollutants in the environment brings a significant economic burden, since the treatment and cleaning of contaminated areas with various abiotic methods requires high costs. These factors arouse great interest in the metabolization of pollutants by bacteria (biodegradation) and the use of such bacteria in removing pollutants.
Monoaromatic hydrocarbons are broken down by aerobic soil bacteria, which use these compounds as their sole source of carbon and energy. Many monoaromatic hydrocarbon biodegradable substances are gram negative bacteria. It is now known that monoaromatic hydrocarbons such as benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene and xylene (BTEX) can all be biodegraded by a wide variety of organisms in the absence of oxygen. Many pure cultures of hydrocarbon-degrading anaerobes exist today, and some new biochemical and genetic pathways have been identified.
Briefly defined as BTEX, monoaromatic hydrocarbons (benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene and xylene) cause many health problems in humans such as dizziness, asthma, eye, nose and throat irritation, fatigue and nausea. In this regard, reliable monoaromatic hydrocarbon analyzes are essential for many products, from leather products to paints and adhesives. Making these analyzes is critical not only for human health but also for the protection of the environment. In addition, manufacturers request these analyzes in order not to contradict the relevant legal regulations.
Our organization, with its trained and expert staff and advanced technological equipment, among the numerous test, measurement, analysis and evaluation studies it has given for businesses in various sectors, It also provides monoaromatic hydrocarbon analysis services.
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