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The development phase
of the project revealed
promising outcomes,
particularly in the activity
of catechol dioxygenase,
a key enzyme in the
degradation of complex
hydrocarbon chains.
Seyyed Mohammadreza Davoodi, Ph.D.
the Inzymes team was noticed by biotech
companies and environmental consultants,
who recognized the market applicability of
EnBooT and its potential to transform soil
and groundwater treatment.
EnBooT has implemented key realignments that may
lead to a cost reduction of up to 60 per cent for each
昀椀eld test, opening the doors to wider applications.
A balanced approach
In the field of contaminated site remediation,
financial feasibility and broad applicability
often present challenges. In addressing these issues, EnBooT has
implemented key realignments that may lead to a cost reduction
of up to 60 per cent for each field test, opening the doors to
wider applications.
The foundational work of the project began with the development of a bench-scale prototype, carefully engineered to balance
the culture’s oxygen demand with its full biomass range, a crucial
aspect for the efficiency of bioremediation in hydrocarbon-contaminated sites.
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