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Title: Thixotropic gel for vadose zone remediation

Abstract

A thixotropic gel suitable for use in subsurface bioremediation is provided along with a process of using the gel. The thixotropic gel provides a non-migrating injectable substrate that can provide below ground barrier properties. In addition, the gel components provide for a favorable environment in which certain contaminants are preferentially sequestered in the gel and subsequently remediated by either indigenous or introduced microorganisms.

Inventors:
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Issue Date:
Research Org.:
Savannah River Site (SRS), Aiken, SC (United States)
Sponsoring Org.:
USDOE
OSTI Identifier:
1224455
Patent Number(s):
9168574
Application Number:
13/507,068
Assignee:
Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, LLC (Aiken, SC)
Patent Classifications (CPCs):
B - PERFORMING OPERATIONS B09 - DISPOSAL OF SOLID WASTE B09C - RECLAMATION OF CONTAMINATED SOIL
C - CHEMISTRY C05 - FERTILISERS C05D - INORGANIC FERTILISERS NOT COVERED BY SUBCLASSES C05B, C05C
DOE Contract Number:  
AC09-96SR18500
Resource Type:
Patent
Resource Relation:
Patent File Date: 2012 Jun 01
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
54 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

Citation Formats

Riha, Brian D., and Looney, Brian B. Thixotropic gel for vadose zone remediation. United States: N. p., 2015. Web.
Riha, Brian D., & Looney, Brian B. Thixotropic gel for vadose zone remediation. United States.
Riha, Brian D., and Looney, Brian B. Tue . "Thixotropic gel for vadose zone remediation". United States. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/1224455.
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