Systems and methods for microbial reductive dechlorination of environmental contaminants
US8277657B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 10, 2009 |
| Grant date | Oct 2, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 7, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB09C1/10
- WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
In preferred embodiments, bioremediation systems are provided that comprise electricigenic microbes that use electrons provided directly from the anode of an electrical bioremediation system to carry out reductive dehalogenation of halogenated hydrocarbon contaminants, including chlorinated solvents. The present invention also provides methods of performing in situ bioremediation of halogenated solvents in groundwater or soil through the use of the provided systems.
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