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Acinetobacter species and its use in removing organic sulfur compounds

US4808535A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 5, 1986
Grant dateFeb 28, 1989
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Expiry dateAug 5, 2006

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12R2001/01
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A novel mutant microorganism Acinetobacter species CB2 having a registry number ATCC #53515 has been produced by chemical mutagenesis and is effective in removing organic sulfur compounds from carbonaceous materials such as fossil fuels e.g., coal, petroleum and petroleum products.

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