Composition for enhanced bioremediation of oil

Details Composition for enhanced bioremediation of oil Composition for enhanced bioremediation of oil

1995-06-06

1998-03-10

Wyse, Thomas G.

Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions

Preparations characterized by special physical form

Particulate form

424498, 71 6407, 71904, 210610, 210922, 435177, 435281, A61K 916, C02F 140

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057258856

ABSTRACT:
A particulate material, as well as a method of manufacturing and using the material, for promoting growth of petroleum degrading bacteria to aid in bioremediation of oil spills on water and in wetlands which consists of a core of microbial available nutrients having a coating, comprised of oleic acid and either stearic acid, palmitic acid, or a mixture thereof, which is lipophilic, and biodegradable, for retaining the nutrient in the oil for gradual release to microorganisms between applications of the material.

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