Microbial degradation of obnoxious organic wastes into innocuous

Details Microbial degradation of obnoxious organic wastes into innocuous Microbial degradation of obnoxious organic wastes into innocuous

1982-07-30

1985-01-15

Wiseman, Thomas G.

Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology

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

Destruction of hazardous or toxic waste

4351723, 435253, 435317, 435874, 210600, 210601, 210605, 210610, 210611, 935 29, 935 59, 935 72, C12R 138, C07G 1700, C12N 1500, C12N 120, C12N 100

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ABSTRACT:
This invention relates to microbial methods and materials useful in the degradation of organic chemicals having toxic and obnoxious characteristics into innocuous materials compatible with the environment and to the process comprising identification, production and utilization of microorganisms for said purposes.

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