Bacterium useful in the removal of sulphur black dye from a subs

Details Bacterium useful in the removal of sulphur black dye from a subs Bacterium useful in the removal of sulphur black dye from a subs

1994-02-16

1997-03-11

Gitomer, Ralph J.

Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology

Process of utilizing an enzyme or micro-organism to destroy...

Destruction of hazardous or toxic waste

435264, D06M 1600

Patent

active

056100647

ABSTRACT:
Bacteria capable of reducing the concentration of sulphur black dye in a substrate when contacted with the substrate are provided. The subject bacteria may be either aerobic or anaerobic and reduce the concentration of sulphur black dye in the substrate through either bioadsorption or biodegradation of sulphur black dye.

REFERENCES:
Bujak H., Effectiveness of Biochemical . . . Przegl Wlok (1979) 33 (4) 214-217.
Women's Wear Daily, Biodegradable Process for Indigo . . . Jun. 4, 1991, p. 10.
Mou, D., Microbial Agents for Decolorization of Dye . . . Biotech Adv 9: 613-622 (1991).
Bujak, H., Effectiveness of Biochemical . . . Przegl Wlok (1979) 33 (4) 214-217 English Translation.
Dohanyos et al., "Removal of Organic Dyes by Activated Sludge", Prog. Wat. Tech. 10(5/6):559-575 (1978).
Hitz et al., "Publication Sponsored by ETAD The Adsorption of Dyes on Activated Sludge", J. Soc. of Deyers & Colorists pp. 71-76 Feb. 1978.
Mou et al., "Microbial Agents for Decolorization of Dye Wastewater", Biotech. Adv. 9:613-622 (1991).
Mullen et al., "Bacterial Sorption of Heavy Metals", Applied and Environmental Microbiology 55(12):3143-3149 (1989).
Pagga and Brown, "The Degradation of Dyestuffs: Part II Behavior of Dyestuffs in Aerobic Biodegradation Tests" Chemosphere 15(4):479-491 (1986).
Wan, "Discovery to Attack Dye Pollution", South China Sunday Morning Post, Hong Kong, Sunday, Jun. 10, 1990.
"Biodegradable Process for Indigo Dyeing Claimed in Hong Kong", Womens Wear Daily, (Jun. 4, 1991) p. 10.
"New Biodegration Technology for Textile Dyes Developed", Southern Textile News 47(29):6 (1991).
Gwynne, "Pollution Eaters", Far Eastern Economic Review (Jul. 11, 1991) p. 58.
Gwynne, "Biotech Grows in Hong Kong", Nature 352:273 (1991).

Affiliated with

Also associated with

Rating

Bacterium useful in the removal of sulphur black dye from a subs does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.

If you have personal experience with Bacterium useful in the removal of sulphur black dye from a subs, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Bacterium useful in the removal of sulphur black dye from a subs will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-442803