A peer-reviewed version of this preprint was published in PeerJ on 1 August 2019. View the peer-reviewed version (peerj.com/articles/7389), which is the preferred citable publication unless you specifically need to cite this preprint. Robichaud K, Lebeau M, Martineau S, Amyot M. 2019. Bioremediation of engine-oil contaminated soil using local residual organic matter. PeerJ 7:e7389 https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.7389 Bioremediation of engine-oil contaminated soil using local residual organic matter Kawina Robichaud1, Miriam Lebeau2, Sylvain Martineau2, Marc Amyot1* 1 Center for Northern Studies, Département de sciences biologiques, Université de Montréal, Pavillon Marie-Victorin, 90 Vincent d’Indy, Montréal QC, H2V2S9 2 Groupe Akifer inc. Quebec City, QC G1N 4K8 * Correspondence: Marc Amyot
[email protected] Keywords: Petroleum, bioremediation, residual organic matter, circular economy, valorisation. Abstract Soil remediation industries continue to seek technologies to speed-up treatment and reduce operating costs. Some processes are energy intensive and, in some cases, transport can be the main source of carbon emissions. Residual fertilizing matter (RFM), such as organic residues, have the potential to be beneficial bioremediation agents. Following a circular economy frameWork, We investigated the feasibility of sourcing RFMs locally to reduce transport and assess possible bioremediation efficiency gains. RFMs Were recruited Within 100 km of the treatment site: ramial chipped Wood (RCW), horse manure (MANR) and breWer spent grain (BSG). They Were added to the land treatment unit’s baseline fertilizer treatment (FERT, ‘F’) to measure if they improved the remediation efficiency of an engine oil-contaminated soil (7500 ± 100 mg kg-1).