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Control of development of biofilms in industrial process water

US8168072B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 10, 2011
Grant dateMay 1, 2012
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Expiry dateMar 10, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC02F2303/04
  • WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

There is provided a method of inhibiting the development of a biofilm adjacent a surface, the method comprising intermittently applying a biofilm inhibiting substance to a collection of microorganisms having biofilm developing potential. Other embodiments are also described.

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