Inhibition of sulfate-reducing-bacteria-mediated degradation using bacteria which secrete antimicrobials
US6630197B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 31, 1999 |
| Grant date | Oct 7, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 31, 2019 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01N63/27
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to the field of degradation or corrosion prevention or inhibition through the use of bacteria which secrete antimicrobial chemical compositions. In particular, the invention relates to the use of bacteria which, either naturally or through the use of recombinant technology, secrete chemical compositions which inhibit the growth of sulfate-reducing bacteria on metals, concrete, mortar, and other surfaces subject to corrosion.
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