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 Framework of the project

 Within the framework of its research and technology transfer activities, the Tunis International Center for Environmental Technologies (CITET) and the University of Liège Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech, more precisely the Microbial Processes and Interactions (MiPI), Gbx/ULg, prepared this project centered on the biodegradation of hydrocarbons. At the level of this project, it is suggested to identify themost appropriate parameters and technological means to treat the soils contaminated by hydrocarbons, optimize the operating conditions in order to better exploit the potential of valuable deposits and the economic gain therefrom.
These actions require training and complementary technological support in the experimental activities and site monitoring. This bioremediation technology is based on the microbiological oxidation reactions and the reduction of xenobiotic, hydrocarbon type molecules in the liquid and solid matrices such as contaminated soils.

 Components of the project

• Technical assistance in monitoring and optimizing the bioremediation techniques;

• Evaluation and analysis of pollution;

• Selection of contaminated sites in Tunisia: its history and the activities it supported;

• Core-sampling and physico-chemical study of the soils (pH, N, P, nature, conductivity, organic matter, …);

• Characterization of the pollutants;

• Characterization of the microbial flora naturally present in the contaminated soil;

• Training the technical and socio-economic managers;

• Organizing a workshop at CITET on behalf of the technical and socio-economic actors (public and private).