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Bioreactor method, apparatus and product thereby

US6916446B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateSep 18, 2002
Grant dateJul 12, 2005
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Expiry dateMar 4, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01J20/20
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Methyl halide contaminants are oxidized in a reaction chamber containing a methylotrophic bacterium through direct oxidation of the methyl halide contaminant. Methyl halides may be used as a disinfectant, with the remnant methyl halide contaminant oxidized through direct oxidation by the methylotrophic bacterium.

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