Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Process of utilizing an enzyme or micro-organism to destroy... – Destruction of hazardous or toxic waste
Reexamination Certificate
2003-02-03
2008-12-09
Lilling, Herbert J. (Department: 1657)
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Process of utilizing an enzyme or micro-organism to destroy...
Destruction of hazardous or toxic waste
C210S610000, C210S611000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07462480
ABSTRACT:
Disclosed is a method for the anaerobic microbial dechlorination of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). Polyhalogenated ethenes are used to stimulate the growth and dechlorinating activity of PCB dechlorinating bacteria in a contaminated soil or sediment. This method may be further coupled with aerobic microbial degradation of PCBs for the complete destruction of PCBs in soils and sediments. Polyhalogenated ethenes are also used in growth media for the culturing of PCB dechlorinating bacteria.
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May Harold
Sowers Kevin R.
Hultquist Steven J.
Intellectual Property / Technology Law
Lilling Herbert J.
Medical University of South Carolina
Reynolds Kelly K.
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