Novel microorganism and use thereof
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CA3318063
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CA · CA
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2024-01-26
- Filing Date
- 2025-01-23
- Publication Date
- 2026-09-21
AI Technical Summary
There is a challenge in decomposing polyglycolic acid in well environments at low temperatures (e.g., 66°C or lower) and neutral to slightly alkaline pH (6 to 10) due to slow hydrolysis and potential corrosion of metal casings, which hinders efficient well drilling and resource extraction processes.
A novel microorganism, DB14, belonging to the Geobacillus ishigianus species, is identified and used to accelerate the degradation of polyglycolic acid under these conditions through enzymatic hydrolysis, supported by a decomposition accelerator that includes the microorganism or its culture-derived products.
The microorganism DB14 effectively promotes the degradation of polyglycolic acid in low-temperature and neutral to slightly alkaline environments, reducing the risk of corrosion and enhancing the efficiency of well drilling operations by ensuring timely release of seals and minimizing residual materials.