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Composition and method for dehalogenation and degradation of halogenated organic contaminants

US6083394A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 7, 1995
Grant dateJul 4, 2000
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Expiry dateFeb 7, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S210/909
  • WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method of creating an environment which promotes dehalogenation and/or degradation of halogenated organic chemical contaminants in water, sediment, or soil by adding a combination of fibrous organic matter and certain multi-valent metal particles to the water, sediment or soil.

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