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Electrokinetic transport of microorganisms in situ for degrading contaminants

US5510033A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 6, 1994
Grant dateApr 23, 1996
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Expiry dateDec 6, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S210/908
  • WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The method and apparatus of the present invention feature the use of and electric current to induce movement of bacteria in situ to degrade contaminants in aquifers.

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