B. subtilis as a PAH Degrading Bioremediative Paint Abstract
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are organic compounds characterised by two or more fused aromatic rings composed of carbon and hydrogen. These environmental contaminants are widely found in air, soil, water, sediments, and food, originating from both natural sources (such as wildfires and volcanic activity) and anthropogenic sources (including fossil fuel combustion, industrial processes, and incomplete biomass burning). Due to their environmental persistence and well-documented toxicity, PAHs pose significant risks to both ecosystems and human health, making their detection and remediation an ongoing challenge.