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Injection of dextrins for subterranean microbial processes

US5368099A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 4, 1992
Grant dateNov 29, 1994
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Expiry dateNov 4, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC09K8/58
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The use of a dextrin as the carbon source for achieving a complete nutrient medium capable of sustaining microbial activity in subterranean formations is disclosed.

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