Altering the interface of hydrocarbon-coated surfaces

Methods and compositions are provided wherein microorganisms are used to alter the interface of hydrocarbons and hydrocarbon-coated surfaces to increase oil recovery, for improved bioremediation and/or to benefit pipeline maintenance.

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Main Authors HENDRICKSON EDWIN R, LUCKRING ABIGAIL K, PERRY MICHAEL P
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 12.05.2015
Subjects
ADHESIVES
BEER
BIOCHEMISTRY
CHEMISTRY
COMPOSITIONS THEREOF
CULTURE MEDIA
DYES
ENZYMOLOGY
MATERIALS FOR MISCELLANEOUS APPLICATIONS, NOT PROVIDED FORELSEWHERE
METALLURGY
MICROBIOLOGY
MICROORGANISMS OR ENZYMES
MISCELLANEOUS APPLICATIONS OF MATERIALS
MISCELLANEOUS COMPOSITIONS
MUTATION OR GENETIC ENGINEERING
NATURAL RESINS
PAINTS
POLISHES
PROPAGATING, PRESERVING OR MAINTAINING MICROORGANISMS
SPIRITS
VINEGAR
WINE
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Summary:Methods and compositions are provided wherein microorganisms are used to alter the interface of hydrocarbons and hydrocarbon-coated surfaces to increase oil recovery, for improved bioremediation and/or to benefit pipeline maintenance.
Bibliography:Application Number: US201113226817