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In situ biofilm coupon device

Patent ·
OSTI ID:512424

An apparatus is disclosed for characterization of in-situ microbial biofilm populations in subsurface groundwater. The device permits biofilm-forming microorganisms to adhere to packing material while emplaced in a groundwater strata, so that the packing material can be later analyzed for quantity and type of microorganisms, growth rate, and nutrient requirements. 3 figs.

Research Organization:
Battelle Memorial Institute
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
AC06-76RL01830
Assignee:
Battelle Memorial Inst., Richland, WA (United States)
Patent Number(s):
US 5,641,642/A/
Application Number:
PAN: 8-534,142
OSTI ID:
512424
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English