Inventors:
Michael R. Hyman - Corvallis OR
Kenneth Williamson - Corvallis OR
Lynda M. Ciuffetti - Corvallis OR
Assignee:
The State of Oregon Acting by and through the State Board of Higher
Education on Behalf of Oregon State University - Corvallis OR
International Classification:
B09B 300
Abstract:
Microorganisms capable of co-metabolizing methyl tert-butyl ether are disclosed, along with methods for selecting microorganisms possessing such activity. Methods for bioremediation of MTBE-contaminated media and biofilter systems are also disclosed.