Automated method for selecting microbial strains which can degrade or emulsify oil

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PATENT NO 10767159
APP PUB NO 20180016545A1
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15546771

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The invention provides an automated method for selecting a microbial strain from within a microbial strain library which can degrade or emulsify a target oil substrate. An apparatus, device or system adapted to perform the method of the invention is further provided. The use of the method of the invention in a method for preparing a microbial inoculum suitable for use to degrade or emulsify a target oil substrate; in a method of treating an oil reservoir or environmental remediation; and in a method for producing a biosurfactant-like substance is also provided.

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EQUINOR ENERGY ASFORUSBEEN 50 STAVANGER 4035

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Kjølhamar, Ane Trondheim, NO 2 3
Kotlar, Hans-Kristian Heimdal, NO 1 1
Skarstad, Anita Trondheim, NO 2 3

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