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Bacterial method for conversion of arsenite to arsenate

US6764847B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 30, 2001
Grant dateJul 20, 2004
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Expiry dateMar 30, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S423/17
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for converting arsenite in a source to arsenate is disclosed. The method involves incubating bacteria of a Thermus species in the source at a temperature at which the bacteria can convert at least some of the arsenite to arsenate.

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