Effect of microbial treatment on the prevention and removal of paraffin deposits on stainless steel surfaces

► The wettability of stainless steel can be changed to water-wet through bio-treatment. ► Adhesion work is used to evaluate the efficiency of the bacterial method. ► Cells can emulsify hydrocarbons by forming cell layers on the hydrocarbon surface. ► Microorganism can remove the paraffin deposits on the solid surfaces.