甲烷氧化菌研究进展

甲烷氧化菌以甲烷为其唯一的碳源和能源 ,在全球大气甲烷平衡中起着重要的作用 ,它还可以降解卤代化合物 ,在污染治理方面具有潜在价值。本文从甲烷氧化菌的分类出发 ,对甲烷氧化菌氧化甲烷的机理及影响因素、甲烷氧化菌的生理、生态分布及检测方法、甲烷氧化菌降解有机污染物的潜在应用等作一综述 ,分析目前研究中存在的问题 ,并指出今后应加强研究的方面。

Advances in the research of methanotroph

Methanotrophs use methane as a sole carbon and energy source and play an important role in the balance of atmospheric methane. They can also degrade halogenated hydrocarbons,which has potential value in contamination bioremediation.Based on the taxonomy of methanotrophic bacteria,a preliminary conclusion was drawn on the mechanism of methane oxidation by methanotroph,its physiology and distribution in ecosystems, and methods to study methane-oxidizing bacteria,as well as potential use of methanotroph in biodegradation of toxic chemicals.In this paper we also analyzed the current problems in the studies of methanotrophs,and pointed out the directions for future research work in this field.