Advanced Microbes 101

How Our AM-101 Microbial Product Works

The microbes in AM-101 view contaminants—such as oils, fuels, and hydrocarbons—simply as a food source. Their natural metabolism breaks down these complex contaminants into simpler substances through a series of chemical reactions. For example, long-chain hydrocarbons are gradually transformed from oils and fuels into simpler forms such as alcohols, then further broken down into mild organic acids, and ultimately into harmless byproducts like carbon dioxide and water.

For more complex contaminants like benzene (ring-shaped structures), microbes first break open the ring structure, converting it into simpler forms that can then be completely metabolized. This process releases energy, fueling the microbes to reproduce, generate more enzymes, and sustain a healthy, active microbial community.

• Microbes naturally metabolize hydrocarbons and contaminants, breaking them down step-by-step into harmless substances like carbon dioxide and water.

• Energy from this breakdown fuels microbial growth, ensuring a continuous and self-sustaining cleaning process.

• Effective on a wide range of contaminants, from simple oils to complex chemical structures, making it broadly useful across many industrial and municipal applications.