Decomposition of halogenated aliphatic hydrocarbons in a bioreactor
US5196121A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 3, 1989 |
| Grant date | Mar 23, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 3, 2009 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S210/908
- WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Methanotropics are grown in a bioreactor containing a solid support. They decompose halogenated aliphatic hydrocarbons found in ground water. The growth of the bacteria and the methane concentrations in the biomass reactor are controlled to significantly enhance the degradation of the hydrocarbons.
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