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Nutrient for stimulating aerobic bacteria

US4727031A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 8, 1984
Grant dateFeb 23, 1988
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Expiry dateNov 8, 2004

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N1/38
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention provides a composition of nutrients and a method using such a composition to stimulate the growth of aerobic bacteria, and particularly bacteria capable of biooxidizing contaminants in a subterranean formation.

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