Microbial Diversity and Function Exploration in Oilfield Ecosystems and Petroleum-Contaminated Environments
A special issue of Diversity (ISSN 1424-2818). This special issue belongs to the section "Microbial Diversity and Culture Collections".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2026
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Microorganisms are associated with considerable biological activity in petroleum-impacted ecosystems, exhibiting remarkable metabolic versatility under both aerobic and anaerobic conditions. Such microbial systems now serve as vital models for the study of microbial ecology in extreme environments and the development of nature-based solutions for environmental protection. Under current environmental and energy requirements, research on microbial communities in oilfield ecosystems and their petroleum-contaminated surroundings has assumed critical importance.
As global energy demands continue to drive petroleum extraction and transportation, investigating how microbial communities respond and adapt to these petroleum-rich habitats presents both fundamental challenges and practical opportunities. This Special Issue will highlight innovative research that elucidates the diversity, ecological functions, and biotechnological potential of microbial communities in oilfield and petroleum-contaminated environments. The research synthesized within it will contribute to the development of more effective strategies for ecosystem restoration and environmentally friendly technologies for the petroleum industry.
Prof. Dr. Yanling Ma
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- oil sludge
- illumina MiSeq sequencing
- microbial community/diversity
- 16S rRNA gene
- multi-omics analysis
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