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Method and micro-organism for treating waste water

US8114292B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 20, 2007
Grant dateFeb 14, 2012
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Expiry dateNov 8, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12R2001/05
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention concerns a novel isolated microorganism characterized in that it is capable of: i) transforming Kjeldahl nitrogen, ammonia nitrogen and/or nitrogen oxides into gas nitrogen; and ii) transforming carbonaceous matter into carbon dioxide; both transformation processes being carried out in aerobic condition. The invention also concerns a method for treating wastewater using said microorganism.

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