Alcaligenes faecalis for degrading ethylene oxide
US11124438B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 4, 2020 |
| Grant date | Sep 21, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 4, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12R2001/05
- WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present disclosure provides an Alcaligenes faecalis strain capable of degrading ethylene oxide and uses thereof. The deposit number of the strain is CGMCC No. 18435. This strain can be used in pollution treatment, for example, to treat industrial sewage or wastewater containing ethylene oxide, which greatly improves the decontamination ability of ethylene oxide in manufacturing industries. The present disclosure also provides a degradation agent for degrading ethylene oxide and a method for biodegrading ethylene oxide.
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