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Title: Surfactant biocatalyst for remediation of recalcitrant organics and heavy metals

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OSTI ID:1015579
 [1];  [2];  [3];  [4]
  1. North Augusta, SC
  2. Greenville, SC
  3. Evans, GA
  4. Aiken, SC
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Novel strains of isolated and purified bacteria have been identified which have the ability to degrade petroleum hydrocarbons including a variety of PAHs. Several isolates also exhibit the ability to produce a biosurfactant. The combination of the biosurfactant-producing ability along with the ability to degrade PAHs enhances the efficiency with which PAHs may be degraded. Additionally, the biosurfactant also provides an additional ability to bind heavy metal ions for removal from a soil or aquatic environment.

Research Organization:
Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS), Aiken, SC (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC09-96SR18500
Assignee:
Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, LLC (Aiken, SC)
Patent Number(s):
7,915,027
Application Number:
US Patent Application 11/810,731
OSTI ID:
1015579
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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