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Altering the interface of hydrocarbon-coated surfaces

US9499842B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

E.I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY · US

Inventors

Edwin R. Hendrickson · Hockessin, US
Abigail K. Luckring · West Chester, US
Michael P. Perry · Downingtown, US

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 4, 2014
Grant date	Nov 22, 2016
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 17, 2035

Classification

Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
CPC primaryC12R2001/01
WIPO fieldBiotechnology
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Methods and compositions are provided wherein microorganisms are used to alter the interface of hydrocarbons and hydrocarbon-coated surfaces to increase oil recovery, for improved bioremediation and/or to benefit pipeline maintenance.

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