Microorganism capable of degrading aromatic polyester and method of degrading aromatic polyester using the same
US7326556B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 19, 2004 |
| Grant date | Feb 5, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 19, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02W30/62
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A microorganism which belongs to the genus Rhizobium and has the ability of degrading an aromatic polyester, and a method of degrading an aromatic polyester by using the microorganism. According to this method, the aromatic polyester can be degraded safely and relatively swiftly at a low cost.
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