Urethane-bond-degrading bacteria

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2004-03-03

2009-06-16

Marx, Irene (Department: 1651)

Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology

Micro-organism, per se ; compositions thereof; proces of...

Bacteria or actinomycetales; media therefor

C435S252320

Reexamination Certificate

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07547537

ABSTRACT:
Microbial biodegradation can be presented as a preferred technique for plastic disposal from the viewpoint of protection of the natural environment, but a problem exists in that plastics are generally not biodegradable. The present invention provides a microorganism capable of degrading a urethane compound and a method for degrading a urethane compound using the microorganism. More particularly, the present invention aims to provide a microorganism capable of degrading a urethane compound used as a source material for polyurethanes and a method for degrading a polyurethane using the microorganism.

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