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Biochemical transformation of coals

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OSTI ID:335443
A method of biochemically transforming macromolecular compounds found in solid carbonaceous materials, such as coal is provided. The preparation of new microorganisms, metabolically weaned through challenge growth processes to biochemically transform solid carbonaceous materials at extreme temperatures, pressures, pH, salt and toxic metal concentrations is also disclosed. 7 figs.
Research Organization:
Associated Universities Inc
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
AC02-76CH00016;
Assignee:
Brookhaven Science Associates, Upton, NY (United States)
Patent Number(s):
US 5,885,825/A/
Application Number:
PAN: 8-344,126
OSTI ID:
335443
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English