ENZYMES FOR CONTROLLING MICROBIOLOGICALLY INFLUENCED CORROSION
Application
US20260078294A1
Kind: A1
Mar 19, 2026
Inventors
Huiqing Zheng, Henry Ophardt, Angela Iglesias, Nora Eibergen
Abstract
Disclosed herein are methods and compositions for controlling microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC) through the use of certain enzymes. The methods and compositions are useful for applications susceptible to or in need of treatment or remediation for MIC associated with biofilms formed on metal surfaces under anaerobic conditions, such as in equipment or structures within oil and gas systems, particularly the production, transportation and storage infrastructure and equipment for oil and gas applications.
CPC Classifications
C09K 8/524
C09K 8/54
C12N 9/2411
C12N 9/2437
C12N 9/2445
C12N 9/248
C12N 9/50
C23F 15/00
Filing Date
2023-08-30
Application No.
19107063