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Microorganism capable of degrading aromatic polyester and method of degrading aromatic polyester using the same

US7326556B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 19, 2004
Grant dateFeb 5, 2008
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Expiry dateAug 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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