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Degradation of polyhalogenated biphenyl compounds with white-rot fungus grown on sugar beet pulp

US5583041A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 27, 1994
Grant dateDec 10, 1996
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Expiry dateJan 27, 2014

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12P1/00
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Polyhalogenated biphenyl compounds can be degraded by white-rot fungus grown on a sugar beet pulp substrate. The method is useful for bioremediation of materials contaminated with polyhalogenated biphenyl compounds.

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