[1] Delftia acidovorans is a saprophyte,[6] Gram-negative, non-sporulating, non-denitrifying, non-fermentative rod shaped bacterium.

[7] D. acidovorans does not produce urease, is catalase and oxidase positive, and oxidizes fructose and mannitol.

[9][10] Biohydrometallurgy techniques using D. acidovorans improve recycling profitability and are sustainable alternatives to cyanide leaching.

[3] Attempts to induce delftibactin expression in Escherichia coli were unsuccessful due to the toxicity of the DelH protein.

[10] Delftia acidovorans is capable of converting toxic metals including selenium and chromium ions into harmless products.

[7] D. acidovorans can be used to manufacture polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs), a favorable alternative towards traditional plastic equipment used in medical settings.

Traditional plastic manufacturing is resource-consuming and polluting, while PHA production through D. acidovorans is a more sustainable solution.

[5] D. acidovorans has been isolated from clinical settings as well, such as RO systems,[21] surgical vacuums,[22] and operating bay sinks.