Method for decomposing polyesters containing aromatic moieties, a denier reduction method of fiber, and microorganisms having activity of decomposing the polyester
US6376213B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 14, 1999 |
| Grant date | Apr 23, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 14, 2019 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S435/83
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A polyester containing aromatic moieties is contacted with microorganisms having the activity of decomposing the polyester to decompose or reduce it. Preferably, either or both of Trichosporon FERM BP-6445 or Arthrobacter FERM BP-6444 was contacted with the polyester to decompose or reduce it. A fiber made of the polyester or a cloth made of such fiber may be reduced by contacting it with the microorganisms having the activity of decomposing the polyester.
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