Comparative analysis of microbial contamination in diesel fuels using MALDI-TOF MS.

ABSTRACT: Microbiological contamination in fuels poses a significant threat to fuel quality, operational safety, and the efficiency of fuel systems. Effective management of microbial risks can extend fuel systems' lifespan and minimize the environmental footprint of fuel usage. Therefore, we aimed to identify the microbiological contaminants using two MALDI-TOF MS systems (Bruker Daltonik GmbH and Zybio Inc.). Detection and characterization of microbiological contamination in fuels were performed with further validation by 16 S rRNA gene sequencing. Microorganisms collected from three types of diesel fuel were cultured, and fuel samples were analyzed. Significant differences in microbiological contamination were observed between the fuel types, with 272 isolates of bacteria and fungi identified acro

SUBMITTER: Ludwiczak A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11802864 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature