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Title: Method of dispersing a hydrocarbon using bacteria

Patent ·
OSTI ID:378137

A new protozoan derived microbial consortia and method for their isolation are provided. The isolated consortia and bacteria are useful for treating wastes such as trichloroethylene and trinitrotoluene. The isolated consortia, bacteria, and dispersants are useful for dispersing hydrocarbons such as oil, creosote, wax, and grease.

Research Organization:
Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-84OR21400
Assignee:
Martin Marietta Energy Systems, Inc., Oak Ridge, TN (United States)
Patent Number(s):
US 5,559,029/A/
Application Number:
PAN: 8-445,150
OSTI ID:
378137
Resource Relation:
Other Information: PBD: 24 Sep 1996
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English