Methylomonas sp. nsysu and method of culturing the same and enriched media and method of converting methane into carbon dioxide

The novel Methylomonas sp. NSYSU strain, cultured in a tailored medium and aerobic conditions, addresses efficiency issues in methane oxidation by maintaining high conversion rates for extended periods, making it suitable for high-methane environments.

TWI932250BActive Publication Date: 2026-07-11NAT SUN YAT SEN UNIV
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Patent Information

Application Number
TW114119748
Authority / Receiving Office
TW · TW
Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-05-26
Publication Date
2026-07-11
Estimated Expiration
2045-05-25

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing methane oxidation processes using Methylmonas bacteria face reduced efficiency under low oxygen or high methane concentrations, limiting their application in pollution sources like landfills and wastewater treatment plants, and current culture methods do not enhance strain activity effectively.

Method used

A novel Methylomonas sp. NSYSU strain, cultured in a specialized enrichment medium containing specific nutrients and vitamins, is maintained under aerobic conditions with controlled methane supply, enhancing its methane conversion efficiency and stability.

Benefits of technology

Methylomonas sp. NSYSU exhibits rapid methane conversion initially and maintains stable efficiency for several weeks, suitable for environments with high methane concentrations and sufficient oxygen, such as landfills and sewage treatment plants.

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Abstract

This invention discloses a methylomonas sp. NSYSU, which was deposited at the Food Industry Development Institute on April 16, 2025, with the deposit number BCRC 911282. This invention also discloses an enrichment medium for culturing Methylomonas sp. NSYSU as described above, a method for culturing Methylomonas sp. NSYSU as described above, and a method for converting methane into carbon dioxide.
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