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Title: Mutant microorganisms useful for cleavage of organic C-S bonds

Patent ·
OSTI ID:868243

A mutant Rhodococcus rhodochrous strain ATCC No. 53968 which has the property of sulfur removal and sulfur metabolism by selective cleavage of C-S bonds in organic carbonaceous materials.

Research Organization:
Gas Technology Institute, Des Plaines, IL (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
AC22-85PC81201
Assignee:
Institute of Gas Technology (Chicago, IL)
Patent Number(s):
US 5104801
OSTI ID:
868243
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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