Enzyme formulation and method for degradation
US10907143B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 8, 2015 |
| Grant date | Feb 2, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 8, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12Y111/01014
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An enzyme formulation includes an encapsulated fungal enzyme which is effective for degrading at least one material selected from the group consisting of hydrocarbons, vulcanized rubber, synthetic rubber, natural rubber, vulcanized polymers and perfluorinated compounds. A degradation method includes treating one of the above-mentioned materials with an encapsulated fungal enzyme to degrade the material.
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