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12-01-2012 дата публикации

Adsorptive structures and the use thereof

Номер: US20120010070A1
Принадлежит: Individual

The invention relates to adsorptive structures based on agglomerates of adsorber particles, each comprising a plurality of granular, preferably speherical adsorber particles, and to the production of said agglomerates, and to the use thereof. The adsorber particles of the individual agglomerates are each connected to each other by means of a preferably thermoplastic organic polymer, particularly a binder material, or the adsorber paraticles of the individual agglomerates are bonded to and/or made to adhere to a preferably thermoplastic organic polymer, particularly a hinder material.

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02-02-2012 дата публикации

Environmentally-friendly animal litter

Номер: US20120024235A1
Принадлежит: Ceramatec Inc

An animal litter composition that includes geopolymerized ash particulates having a network of repeating aluminum-silicon units is described herein. Generally, the animal litter is made from a quantity of a pozzolanic ash mixed with an alkaline activator to initiate a geopolymerization reaction that forms geopolymerized ash. This geopolymerization reaction may occur within a pelletizer. After the geopolymerized ash is formed, it may be dried and sieved to a desired size. These geopolymerized ash particulates may be used to make a non-clumping or clumping animal litter or other absorbing material. Aluminum sulfate, clinoptilolite, silica gel, sodium alginate and mineral oil may be added as additional ingredients.

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16-02-2012 дата публикации

Porous block nanofiber composite filters

Номер: US20120037560A1
Принадлежит: Alliance for Sustainable Energy LLC

Porous block nano-fiber composite ( 110 ), a filtration system ( 10 ) and methods of using the same are disclosed. An exemplary porous block nano-fiber composite ( 110 ) includes a porous block ( 100 ) having one or more pores ( 200 ). The porous block nano-fiber composite ( 110 ) also includes a plurality of inorganic nano-fibers ( 211 ) formed within at least one of the pores ( 200 ).

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01-03-2012 дата публикации

Hybrid adsorbent and method of capturing carbon dioxide in gas

Номер: US20120048111A1
Принадлежит: Individual

In a method of capturing carbon dioxide in a gas, carbon dioxide in a gas is adsorbed to the hybrid adsorbent prepared by mixing an adsorbent with iron oxide nanoparticles, microwaves are irradiated to the hybrid adsorbent and the carbon dioxide adsorbed to the hybrid adsorbent is desorbed from the hybrid adsorbent, and the carbon dioxide desorbed from the hybrid adsorbent is captured.

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15-03-2012 дата публикации

Method and apparatus for removing contaminant from fluid

Номер: US20120063981A1
Принадлежит: ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Co

Methods, apparatus, and systems for removing contaminant in a fluid (e.g., chemical and petrochemical gas streams) using nanostructures of a sorbent material coated on plates such as a silicon wafer. A plurality of such coated plates can be assembled to form a sorption structure having channels between the plates. When a fluid containing the contaminant is directed through the channels, the contaminant is adsorbed by the nanostructures of the sorbent material.

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29-03-2012 дата публикации

Amine containing fibrous structure for adsorption of co2 from atmospheric air

Номер: US20120076711A1

A structure is disclosed containing a sorbent with amine groups that is capable of a reversible adsorption and desorption cycle for capturing CO 2 from a gas mixture wherein said structure is composed of fiber filaments wherein the fiber material is carbon and/or polyacrylonitrile.

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24-05-2012 дата публикации

Methods and materials for performing hydrophobic interaction chromatography

Номер: US20120125843A1
Принадлежит: Waters Technologies Corp

A method for performing hydrophobic interaction chromatography includes providing at least one wall defining a chamber having an inlet and an exit, and a stationary phase disposed within the chamber. The stationary phase comprises particles or monolith having a hydrophobic surface and a hydrophilic ligand. The method also includes loading a sample onto the stationary phase in the chamber and flowing the sample over the stationary phase. The sample is separated into one or more compositions by hydrophobic interaction between the stationary phase and the one or more compositions.

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14-06-2012 дата публикации

Polymer composite for extracting cesium from nuclear waste and/or other inorganic wastes/solutions

Номер: US20120144957A1
Автор: Amar Kumar, Lalit Varshney
Принадлежит: India Atomic Energy Department of

A polymer composite with superior granulometric properties for the extraction of active and non-active cesimn from high level acidic radioactive nuclear waste and/or other inorganic wastes/solutions that is particularly useful to nuclear industry. The void volumes of the said polymer composite is varied to obtain the desired Cs ion exchange kinetics wherein the composite material is radiation resistant and stable in highly acidic and alkaline medium.

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05-07-2012 дата публикации

Drug-adsorbing material and medical device comprising same

Номер: US20120168384A1
Автор: Takako Ariga, Takao Anzai
Принадлежит: Terumo Corp

A drug-adsorbing material capable of efficiently adsorbing and eliminating drugs (such as carcinostatic agents) from blood with a small amount without causing foreign body recognition reaction, such as blood coagulation, and a medical device provided with said drug-adsorbing material. The drug-adsorbing material is based on polymeric microparticles which swell upon adsorption of plasma components at pH value of 7 or above and keep their shape after swelling. The drug-adsorbing material is incorporated into a drug-administrating device for drug adsorption.

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27-09-2012 дата публикации

Microporous uzm-5 inorganic zeolite membranes for gas, vapor, and liquid separations

Номер: US20120240763A1
Принадлежит: UOP LLC

The present invention discloses microporous UZM-5 zeolite membranes, methods for making the same, and methods of separating gases, vapors, and liquids using the same. The small-pore microporous UZM-5 zeolite membrane is prepared by two different methods, including in-situ crystallization of one or more layers of UZM-5 zeolite crystals on a porous membrane support, and a seeding method by in-situ crystallization of a continuous second layer of UZM-5 zeolite crystals on a seed layer of UZM-5 zeolite crystals supported on a porous membrane support. The membranes in the form of disks, tubes, or hollow fibers have superior thermal and chemical stability, good erosion resistance, high CO 2 plasticization resistance, and significantly improved selectivity over polymer membranes for gas, vapor, and liquid separations.

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27-09-2012 дата публикации

Regenerable filter unit for removing metal, regenerable filter system including the same, and method of operating regenerable filter system

Номер: US20120241383A1
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

A filter unit may include a water permeable first electrode, a second electrode arranged so as to be spaced apart from and opposite to the first electrode, and a non-water permeable separator that is positioned between the first electrode and the second electrode. The first electrode may include a metal adsorbent (metal-adsorbing material) and thus may adsorb a metal included in the water. At least one of the first electrode and the second electrode may induce a water hydrolysis reaction to produce H + ions to regenerate the metal adsorbent. The filter unit may further include a voltage applier to provide a filter system.

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27-09-2012 дата публикации

Sorbent formulation for removal of mercury from flue gas

Номер: US20120244355A1
Принадлежит: Calgon Carbon Corp

Methods and systems for reducing mercury emissions from fluid streams having a high concentration of sulfur oxide species are provided herein. In embodiments, mercury is removed from flue gas streams by injecting a dry admixture of a porous mercury adsorptive material and at least one dry agent into the flue gas stream.

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15-11-2012 дата публикации

Method for producing potable water and/or purifying water including the elimination of a target compound and filtration within a filter drum

Номер: US20120285888A1

The invention relates to a method for treating water laden with pollutants for the purpose of making the water drinkable, said method including: an elimination step consisting of contacting said water laden with pollutants, within a stirred contact tank ( 2 ), with an active particulate material ( 19 ) using a predetermined concentration of the active particulate material ( 19 ) in said water; an extraction step consisting of continuously extracting from said contact tank ( 2 ) a mixture consisting of water and of active particulate material ( 19 ); a separation step consisting of continuously separating said active particulate material ( 19 ) from said mixture. According to the invention, the separation step consists in particular of feeding the mixture of water and active particulate material into a filter drum ( 4 ).

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07-02-2013 дата публикации

Methods for Coupling of Molecules to Metal/Metal Oxide Surfaces

Номер: US20130034893A1
Принадлежит: Individual

Functionalized magnetic particles are emerging as a reliable and convenient technique in the purification of biomacromolecules (proteins and nucleic acids). We disclose a novel coupling procedure that can be used to create stable ferromagnetic nickel particles coated with Protein A for the affinity purification of antibody. The protein purification procedure is gentle, scalable, automatable, efficient and economical. By modifying the functional groups of amino acids in the protein coating, nickel particles can be used not only for affinity purification but for other sample preparation and chromatographic applications as well including nucleic acid isolations. The method can be easily modified for small and medium scale antibody purification in lab and pre-clinical research.

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11-04-2013 дата публикации

Silica containing basic sorbent for acid gas removal

Номер: US20130089484A1
Принадлежит: ECOLAB USA INC

An acid gas sorbent composition is disclosed. The composition comprises a compound having the following formula: (SiO 2 ) x (OH) y F.B wherein F optionally exists and said F is at least one of the following: a functionalized organosilane, a sulfur-containing organosilane, or an amine-containing organosilane; and wherein B is a hygroscopic solid at a preferred water to solid molar ratio of about 0.1 to about 6, and more particularly, B is a basic inorganic solid including, but not limiting to, alkali or alkali-earth metal oxides, hydroxides, carbonates, or bicarbonates, containing at least one of the following metal cations: calcium, magnesium, strontium, barium, sodium, lithium, potassium, cesium, lanthanum, cerium, praseodymium, neodymium, samarium, europium, gadolinium, dysprosium, scandium, ytterbium, yttrium, or erbium; wherein the molar ratio of y/x is equal to about 0.01 to about 0.5.

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23-05-2013 дата публикации

Iron oxide magnetic nanoparticle, its preparation and its use in desulfurization

Номер: US20130126394A1
Принадлежит: NANOPETRO CO Ltd

The present invention provides a method of preparing an iron oxide magnetic nanoparticle, comprising the steps of: i) reacting a water-soluble ferrous salt with a water-soluble ferric salt in a mole ratio of 1:2 in the presence of a base and a citrate to give an iron oxide particle surface-coated with the citrate (c-MNP); ii) reacting the c-MNP obtained in step (i) with a thiophilic compound to give a thiophilic compound-bounded iron oxide particle surface-coated with the citrate (thiophilic-c-MNP); and iii) modifying the thiophilic-c-MNP obtained in step (ii) using a surfactant for phase transfer of the thiophilic-c-MNP from aqueous phase to organic phase. The present invention also relates to the iron oxide magnetic nanoparticle prepared by the above-mentioned method and the use of the nanoparticle in desulfurization. The iron oxide magnetic nanoparticle of the present invention is capable of effective deep desulfurization.

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30-05-2013 дата публикации

Water treatment processes for norm removal

Номер: US20130134098A1
Принадлежит: General Electric Co

Methods for treating water to remove radium include contacting the water with a magnetic adsorbent comprising manganese oxide(s), and applying a magnetic field to separate the magnetic adsorbent from the water, whereby radium is removed from the water. The methods may additionally include regenerating the magnetic adsorbent, and contacting the water with regenerated magnetic adsorbent. Alternately, calcium and/or strontium may be precipitated as carbonate salts from lime-treated water containing radium and barium without precipitating a significant fraction of the barium or radium; and removing radium from calcium- and strontium-free water by precipitating the barium and radium as carbonate salts. The barium- and radium carbonate precipitate may be redissolved in hydrochloric acid and disposed of by deep-well injection.

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04-07-2013 дата публикации

Organic templated nanometal oxyhydroxide

Номер: US20130168320A1
Принадлежит: INDIAN INSTITUTES OF TECHNOLOGY

Disclosed are granular composites comprising a biopolymer and one or more nanometal-oxyhydroxide/hydroxide/oxide particles, along with methods for the preparation and use thereof.

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11-07-2013 дата публикации

Titanium dioxide-based hybrid ion-exchange media

Номер: US20130175220A1
Принадлежит: Arizona Board of Regents of ASU

A titanium dioxide-based hybrid ion-exchange media including anatase titanium dioxide nanoparticles supported by an ion-exchange resin for removing strong acid ions and oxo-anions from water. The titanium dioxide-based hybrid ion-exchange media is prepared in situ by combining ion-exchange media with a TiO 2+ precursor solution to form a mixture and heating the mixture to yield the hybrid ion-exchange media.

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11-07-2013 дата публикации

Non-visible activated carbon in absorbent materials

Номер: US20130177620A1
Принадлежит: Clorox Co

The present invention teaches an absorbent material with powdered activated carbon which is substantially light-colored without using color masking agents or hiding. This invention addresses the need in the field for an absorbent material with improved odor-controlling properties, that maintains such properties for longer periods of time and where the absorbent material maintains a light-colored appearance without the addition of color-masking agents. Suitable methods for creating the absorbent materials include a pan agglomeration process, a high shear agglomeration process, a low shear agglomeration process, a high pressure agglomeration process, a low pressure agglomeration process, a rotary drum agglomeration process, a pan agglomeration process, a roll press compaction process, a pin mixer process, a dry blending process, a spray coating process, an extrusion process, a pelletizing process and a fluid bed process.

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08-08-2013 дата публикации

Aerogels and methods of making same

Номер: US20130202890A1
Автор: Jing Kong, Sung Mi Jung
Принадлежит: Individual

Provided in one embodiment is a method of making an aerogel, comprising: (A) increasing a concentration of a suspension comprising a gel precursor under a condition that promotes formation of a gel, wherein the gel precursor comprises particulates having an asymmetric geometry; and (B) removing a liquid from the gel to form the aerogel, wherein the aerogel and the gel have substantially the same geometry. An aerogel comprising desirable properties are also provided.

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12-09-2013 дата публикации

Adsorbent for carbon dioxide, method of preparing the same, and capture module for carbon dioxide

Номер: US20130236726A1
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

An adsorbent for carbon dioxide may include an inorganic oxide porous structure having a plurality of mesopores and an active compound bound to the surface of the mesopores. The active compound may be selected from an alkali metal-containing compound, an alkaline-earth metal-containing compound, and a combination thereof. Various example embodiments also relate to a method of preparing the adsorbent for carbon dioxide and a capture module for carbon dioxide including the adsorbent for carbon dioxide.

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03-10-2013 дата публикации

Lubricant system and method of forming the same

Номер: US20130256064A1
Принадлежит: SKF AB

A lubricant system is disclosed that is formed by contacting a fibrous network with oil and/or lubricating fluid having an affinity for the fibrous network. The fibrous network comprises oleophilic fibers having a diameter between 50 nm and 10 microns and a length that is at least times the diameter. In addition, the oleophilic fibers have an affinity for the oil and/or lubricating fluid.

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03-10-2013 дата публикации

Apparatus for use in a system containing a lubricating fluid and method of forming the same

Номер: US20130256065A1
Принадлежит: SKF AB

An apparatus is disclosed for use in a system containing at least one of an oil and a lubricating fluid. The apparatus comprises a surface in need of lubrication during operation of the apparatus, and oleophilic fibers disposed on the surface. The oleophilic fibers have a diameter between 50 nm and 10 microns and a length that is at least 5 times the diameter. In addition, the oleophilic fibers have an affinity for at least one of the oil and the lubricating fluid.

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07-11-2013 дата публикации

SORBENT FORMULATION FOR REMOVAL OF MERCURY FROM FLUE GAS

Номер: US20130294986A1
Принадлежит:

Methods and systems for reducing mercury emissions from fluid streams having a high concentration of sulfur oxide species are provided herein. In embodiments, mercury is removed from flue gas streams by injecting a dry admixture of a porous mercury adsorptive material and at least one dry agent into the flue gas stream. 159-. (canceled)60. A composition for the removal of mercury from flue gas streams comprising:a porous adsorptive material having a mean diameter of about 1 μm to about 30 μm; andat least one agent selected from the group consisting of ammonium halides, amine halides, quaternary ammonium halides, and combinations thereof.61. The composition of claim 60 , wherein the porous adsorptive material has a mean particle diameter of less than about 15 μm.62. The composition of claim 60 , wherein the porous mercury adsorptive material is selected from the group consisting of carbonaceous char claim 60 , activated carbon claim 60 , reactivated carbon claim 60 , carbon black claim 60 , graphite claim 60 , zeolite claim 60 , silica claim 60 , silica gel claim 60 , alumina clay claim 60 , or a combination thereof.63. The composition of claim 60 , wherein the porous mercury adsorptive material has a surface area of at least about 300 m/g.64. The composition of claim 60 , wherein the at least one agent is from about 10 wt. % to about 50 wt. % of the composition.65. The composition of claim 60 , wherein the at least one agent is from about 5 wt. % of the composition.66. The composition of claim 60 , wherein the composition is a dry admixture.67. A method for removing mercury from flue gas streams comprising:injecting into the flue gas stream a porous mercury adsorptive material having a mean diameter of about 1 μm to about 30 μm and at least one agent selected from the group consisting of ammonium halides, amine halides, quaternary ammonium halides, and combinations thereof.68. The method of claim 67 , wherein the porous adsorptive material has a mean particle ...

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14-11-2013 дата публикации

Hydrophilic composition for use with a lubricating system as well as an apparatus and method for using the same

Номер: US20130302609A1
Принадлежит: SKF AB

A hydrophilic composition for use with a lubricating system comprises hydrophilic fibers having a diameter between 50 nm and 10 microns and a length that is at least 5 times the diameter. The hydrophilic fibers having a strong affinity for at least one of water and other hydrophilic fluids and may remove or eliminate free or dissolved water in a lubricating system comprising at least one of an oil and a lubricating fluid.

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28-11-2013 дата публикации

Gas phase air filtration

Номер: US20130312605A1
Принадлежит: Ticona LLC

An adsorbent medium for removing gaseous contaminants from air comprises a porous self-supporting filter element produced by sintering particles of polyethylene having a molecular weight greater than 400,000 g/mol as determined by ASTM-D 4020 and an adsorbent. In one embodiment, the filter element comprises a body perforated by a plurality of holes extending in the direction of fluid flow in use and having a diameter of less than 10 mm. In another embodiment, the filter element comprises a panel wherein at least the surface of the panel presented, in use, to the incoming air comprises a plurality of projections. In a further embodiment, the filter element comprises a fibrous web having particles of the adsorbent secured to the web by the sintered polyethylene.

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28-11-2013 дата публикации

Process for generating a synthetic natural gas

Номер: US20130317126A1
Принадлежит: JOHNSON MATTHEY PLC

A process is described for reducing the thiophene content in a synthesis gas mixture, comprising comprises the steps of (i) passing a synthesis gas mixture comprising hydrogen and carbon oxides and containing thiophene over a copper-containing sorbent disposed in a sorbent vessel at an inlet temperature in the range 200-280 oC, (ii) withdrawing a thiophene depleted synthesis gas containing methanol from the sorbent vessel, and (iii) adjusting the temperature of the methanol-containing thiophene-depleted synthesis gas mixture. The resulting gas mixture may be used for production of chemicals, e.g. methanol production or for the Fischer-Tropsch synthesis of liquid hydrocarbons, for hydrogen production by using water gas shift, or for the production of synthetic natural gas.

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26-12-2013 дата публикации

Composite absorbent for catalyst residues removal from polyolefin solution polymerization mixture

Номер: US20130341563A1
Принадлежит: Reliance Industries Ltd

A solid shaped composite adsorbent for reducing deactivated catalyst residues and contaminants from a post polyolefin solution polymerization mixture is disclosed. The composite adsorbent comprises 70-90 wt % of an alumina component; 30-10 wt % of a clay component; and 0.5-3.5 wt % of at least one alkali metal component selected from the group consisting of elements in Group 1A of the modern periodic table.

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26-12-2013 дата публикации

Particulate Materials for Uranium Extraction and Related Processes

Номер: US20130343969A1
Принадлежит:

Extraction method for recovering metals. Phosphoric acid is contacted with an extractant suspension of solid particulate material comprising a para- or ferromagnetic material core surrounded by an outer shell of a chelating polymer whereby a metal is the solution is adsorbed on the chelating polymer, thereby removing it from the phosphoric acid solution. The metal-containing solid particulate material is magnetically separated from the solution and the metal is stripped from the solid particulate material for reuse. 1. Extraction method for removing metals from an aqueous acid solution , comprising:contacting the aqueous acid solution with an extractant suspension of solid particulate material comprising a para- or ferromagnetic material core surrounded by an outer shell of a chelating polymer whereby a metal in the solution is bound to the chelated polymer, thereby removing it from the acid solution; andmagnetically separating the metal-containing solid particulate material from the solution and stripping the metal from the solid particulate material in a magnetic separation column.2. The method of wherein the metal is uranium.3. The method of wherein the metal is a rare earth metal.4. The method of wherein the metal is a lanthanide.5. The method of wherein the metal is an actinide.6. The method of further including using a stripping solution to produce an alkali form of the metal.7. The method of further including treating the stripping solution to neutralize the alkali to produce an acidic metal solution.8. The method of further including reacting the acidic metal solution with hydrogen peroxide to precipitate a metal peroxide salt.9. The method of further including thickening claim 8 , washing claim 8 , drying and calcining the metal peroxide salt to produce the metal.10. The method of wherein the core is selected from the group consisting of chromium dioxide claim 1 , cobalt claim 1 , and amine-stabilized cobalt.11. The method of wherein the outer shell of ...

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09-01-2014 дата публикации

Absorption cell manufacturing method

Номер: US20140008323A1
Автор: Jee Yong Kim, Rae Eun Park
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

A manufacturing method of an absorption cell includes preparing a first absorption layer formed of a mixture of a first absorbent and a second absorbent having a higher density than the first absorbent; coating the surface of the first absorption layer with a protective layer formed of a low-carbonizing point material and the second absorbent so as to prevent generation of dust particles from the first absorption layer; and removing the low-carbonizing point material from the protective layer so as to form a second absorption layer including a plurality of pore parts through which a fluid flows to the first absorption layer.

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13-03-2014 дата публикации

CONTINUOUS SILICA PRODUCTION PROCESS AND SILICA PRODUCT PREPARED FROM SAME

Номер: US20140072634A1
Принадлежит:

Disclosed herein is a continuous process for preparing a silica product, comprising: (a) continuously feeding an acidulating agent and an alkali metal silicate into a loop reaction zone comprising a stream of liquid medium; wherein at least a portion of the acidulating agent and the alkali metal silicate react to form a silica product in the liquid medium of the loop reaction zone; (b) continuously recirculating the liquid medium through the loop reaction zone; and (c) continuously discharging from the loop reaction zone a portion of the liquid medium comprising the silica product. Silica products and dentifrice compositions comprising the silica products are also disclosed. A continuous loop reactor is also disclosed. 116-. (canceled)17. Silica particles having a particle size of from 3 to 15 μm , an oil absorption value of greater than 100 cc/100 g , and a Pellicle Cleaning Ratio (PCR) value at 20% silica loading of at least 85.187. The silica particles of claim , wherein the silica particles have a median particle size of from 3 to 10 μm.19. The silica particles of claim 17 , wherein the silica particles have an oil absorption value of from greater than 100 cc/100 g to 150 cc/100 g.20. The silica particles of claim 17 , wherein the silica particles have a Pellicle Cleaning Ratio (PCR) value at 20% loading of from 85 to 120.21. The silica particles of claim 17 , wherein the silica particles have a BET surface area of from 50 to 350 m/g.2229-. (canceled)30. A dentifrice composition comprising silica particles in an amount ranging from 5 to 50% by weight of the composition; wherein the silica particles have a particle size of from 3 to 15 μm claim 17 , an oil absorption value of greater than 100 cc/100 g claim 17 , and a Pellicle Cleaning Ratio (PCR) value at 20% silica loading of at least 85.31. The dentifrice composition of claim 30 , wherein the composition comprises one or more of a humectant claim 30 , a solvent claim 30 , a binder claim 30 , a therapeutic ...

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06-01-2022 дата публикации

Oil Remediation Composition, Process For Producing Said Oil Remediation Composition, and Process For Remediating Oil Spills

Номер: US20220001356A1
Принадлежит:

A remedial composition is disclosed made from plant material residue that has been densified and then reduced into discrete pieces with a bulk density of from about 0.2 g/cmto about 0.5 g/cm. The composition can be made from various different plant species and can be particularly made from agricultural crop byproducts, such as flax shives. The composition is particularly well suited for use as a remediation product for cleaning up and/or removing oily substances, such as petroleum products. 1. A process for remediating oil spills comprising:{'sup': 3', '3, 'contacting an oily substance with an oil adsorbent composition, the oil adsorbent composition comprising pieces of densified plant material residue, the plant material residue including non-fibrous plant matter, the pieces of densified plant material having a bulk density of from about 0.2 g/cmto about 0.5 g/cm.'}2. A process as defined in claim 1 , wherein the densified plant material residue comprises flax shives.3. A process as defined in claim 1 , wherein the densified plant material residue comprises corn stovers claim 1 , hemp herd claim 1 , bagasse claim 1 , wheat straw claim 1 , barley straw claim 1 , switch grass claim 1 , or mixtures thereof.4. A process as defined in claim 1 , wherein the pieces of densified plant material residue have a size such that greater than 50% of the pieces have a largest dimension of from about 0.5 inches to about 5 inches claim 1 , such as from about 0.5 inches to about 3 inches.5. A process as defined in claim 1 , wherein the oily substance comprises petroleum or a substance derived from petroleum.6. A process as defined in claim 1 , wherein the oily substance comprises a liquid hydrocarbon.7. A process as defined in claim 1 , wherein the oil adsorbent composition has a D5 mean oil adsorbency based on volume (cm/cm) of greater than about 0.7 claim 1 , such as from about 0.75 to about 1.00 when tested according to ASTM Test F726-17.8. A process as defined in claim 1 , ...

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07-01-2016 дата публикации

ORALLY ADMINISTERED ADSORBENT, THERAPEUTIC AGENT FOR RENAL DISEASE, AND THERAPEUTIC AGENT FOR LIVER DISEASE

Номер: US20160000827A1
Принадлежит: KUREHA CORPORATION

An object of the present invention is to provide an orally administered adsorbent capable of adsorbing large quantities of tryptophan or indoxyl sulfate in the presence of bile acid. Accordingly, the above object can be solved by an orally administered adsorbent characterized by containing surface-modified spherical activated carbon having bulk density from 0.30 g/mL to 0.46 g/mL, a specific surface area determined by the Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) method of not less than 1900 m/g, total acidic group content from 0.30 meq/g to 1.20 meq/g, and total basic group content from 0.20 meq/g to 0.9 meq/g. 1. An orally administered adsorbent containing surface-modified spherical activated carbon having bulk density from 0.30 g/mL to 0.46 g/mL , a specific surface area determined by the Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) method of not less than 1900 m/g , total acidic group content from 0.30 meq/g to 1.20 meq/g , and total basic group content from 0.20 meq/g to 0.9 meq/g.2. The orally administered adsorbent according to claim 1 , wherein a pore volume of pore diameter from 20 nm to 10 claim 1 ,000 nm of the surface-modified spherical activated carbon is not greater than 0.21 mL/g.3. The orally administered adsorbent according to claim 1 , wherein a micropore volume ratio (Vm) of the surface-modified spherical activated carbon that is determined by Formula (1){'br': None, 'i': Vm', 'V', '−V', 'V', '−V, 'sub': 2.0', '1.1', '1.1', '0.64, '=()/()\u2003\u2003(1)'}{'sub': 2.0', '1.1', '0.64, '[wherein, in the formula, V, V, and Vare cumulative pore volumes of pore diameter not greater than 2.0 nm, not greater than 1.1 nm, and not greater than 0.64 nm, respectively, calculated by the Saito-Foley method from nitrogen adsorbed quantity] is not less than 1.0.'}4. The orally administered adsorbent according to claim 1 , wherein an average particle size of the surface-modified spherical activated carbon is from 50 μm to 200 μm.5. The orally administered adsorbent according to claim 1 , ...

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03-01-2019 дата публикации

POROUS SILICA AND DEODORANT COMPRISING THE SAME

Номер: US20190001014A1
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To provide a porous silica which is capable of effectively eliminating odors of methyl mercaptan, hydrogen sulfide, nonenal and the like, said odors being difficult to be eliminated by a silica porous material that contains no metal. A porous silica containing particles that are provided with primary pores, wherein the particles contain a metal containing substance complex having a particle size of 1-100 nm. This porous silica has a specific surface area of 500 m/g or more. 1. A porous silica comprising a silica particle where a primary pore is formed , wherein the silica particle includes a metal containing substance having a particle size of 1 to 100 nm , and the porous silica has a specific surface area of 500 m/g or more.2. The porous silica according to claim 1 , wherein the metal is zinc claim 1 , and a lightness L* is 80 or more.3. The porous silica according to claim 1 , wherein the silica particle is a particle where a primary pore is formed by arrangement of a silica precursor in an aqueous solution by use of a fatty acid metal salt and a surfactant as templates claim 1 , and the metal containing substance is derived from the fatty acid metal salt.4. The porous silica according to claim 1 , wherein the metal is one or more selected from the group consisting of zinc claim 1 , silver claim 1 , copper claim 1 , manganese and cobalt.5. The porous silica according to claim 1 , whereinthe metal containing substance includes a cobalt-containing particle supported on the silica particle,a particle size of the cobalt-containing particle is less than 20 nm,a cobalt content in the porous silica is 0.5 wt % or more,a cobalt particle rate is 70% or more, andthe cobalt particle rate is a proportion of a mass of cobalt supported on the silica particle without being doped therewith, to a total mass of cobalt.6. The porous silica according to claim 1 , whereinthe porous silica further comprises aluminum,the silica particle is doped with at least a part of aluminum,the ...

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07-01-2021 дата публикации

Method for Producing Silicoaluminophosphate Sorbent

Номер: US20210001308A1
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The invention relates to a method for synthesizing silicoaluminophosphate sorbents such as SAPO-56 and SAPO-47 comprising the use of a specific structure directing agent (SDA) comprising a mixture of different types of amines The structure providing agent (SDA) comprises N,N,N′,N′-tetramethyl-1,6-hexanediamine (TMHD) and a co-structure providing agent (co-SDA) selected among primary, secondary and tertiary amines comprising up to 15 carbon atoms and mixtures thereof. A preferred SDA comprises isopropylamine, dibutylamine and tripropylamine The sorbents are particularly suitable for up-grading biogas such as separating carbon dioxide from methane. 1. A method for preparing a silicoaluminophosphate sorbent comprising:providing a reaction mixture, said mixture comprising: a silicon-containing composition, an aluminum-containing composition, a phosphorous-containing composition, and a structure directing agent (SDA);crystallization of the reaction mixture thereby providing crystallized silicoalum inophosphate;recovering crystalline silicoaluminophosphate from the mixture;wherein the structure providing agent (SDA) comprises N,N,N′,N′-tetramethyl-1,6-hexanediamine (TMHD) and a co-structure providing agent (co-SDA) selected among primary, secondary and tertiary amines comprising up to 15 carbon atoms and mixtures thereof.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the co-SDA is selected among primary amines comprising a saturated hydrocarbon comprising up to 6 carbon atoms.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the silicoaluminophosphate sorbent is selected among SAPO-47 and SAPO-56.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the silicoaluminophosphate sorbent is SAPO-56.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the SDA comprises up to about 75% wt of the co-SDA.6. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the primary claim 1 , secondary and tertiary amines comprise saturated hydrocarbons.7. The method according to claim 6 , wherein the saturated hydrocarbons ...

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07-01-2016 дата публикации

PREPARATION AND USE OF MAGNETIC POLYMER NANOCOMPOSITES

Номер: US20160001263A1
Принадлежит: EMPIRE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT LLC

A magnetic polymer nanocomposite is provided. The magnetic polymer nanocomposite includes a polymeric matrix and plurality of magnetic nanoparticles embedded within the polymeric matrix. The polymeric matrix of the magnetic polymer nanocomposite is configured to adsorb water molecules as air is passed through the nanocomposite and is configured to release the adsorbed water molecules on exposure of the nanocomposite to an electromagnetic field. 1. A magnetic polymer nanocomposite comprising:a polymeric matrix;a plurality of magnetic nanoparticles embedded within the polymeric matrix, wherein the polymeric matrix of the magnetic polymer nanocomposite is configured to adsorb water molecules as air is passed through the nanocomposite and is configured to release the adsorbed water molecules on exposure of the nanocomposite to an electromagnetic field.2. The magnetic polymer nanocomposite of claim 1 , wherein the polymeric matrix comprises polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) claim 1 , polypyrrole (PPy) poly(methyl methacrylate (PMMA) claim 1 , polyethylene glycol (PEG) claim 1 , polypropylene claim 1 , chitosan claim 1 , collagen claim 1 , or combinations thereof.3. The magnetic polymer nanocomposite of claim 2 , wherein the polymeric matrix comprises a polyvinyl alchohol-chitosan film.4. The magnetic polymer nanocomposite of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of magnetic nanoparticles comprise iron oxide (Fe3O4) nanoparticles claim 1 , nickel oxide (Ni2O3) nanoparticles cobalt oxide (CoO3) claim 1 , or combinations thereof.5. The magnetic polymer nanocomposite of claim 1 , wherein the magnetic polymer nanocomposite is configured for use as a desiccant in an air conditioning system claim 1 , a dehumidifying system claim 1 , or combinations thereof.6. A method of extracting moisture from an environment claim 1 , the method comprising:passing air through a magnetic polymer nanocomposite placed in the environment to adsorb water molecules by the nanocomposite, wherein the magnetic ...

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04-01-2018 дата публикации

COMPOSITE ADSORBENT MATERIAL

Номер: US20180001295A1
Автор: Yuh Howard Y.
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Disclosed is a composite adsorbent material comprising three components, including a porous media, a hygroscopic material, and graphite flakes. Among the many different possibility considered, it may be advantageous for the porous media to be mesoporous silica or the hygroscopic materials to be calcium chloride, lithium bromide, or lithium chloride. It is considered that the graphite flakes may comprise 50 percent or less of the graphite flake-hygroscopic material composition, and certain embodiments may utilize between 15 and 30 percent graphite in the graphite flake-hygroscopic material composition. It is still further considered that the graphite flakes may advantageously be less than 300 microns in size, or may have an average number of carbon planes that is 100 or less. Additional materials may also be incorporated, including biologics, polymers, and catalysts. 1. A adsorbent system comprising:a porous media;a hygroscopic material; anda plurality of graphite flakes.2. The adsorbent system according to claim 1 , wherein the porous media is mesoporous silica.3. The adsorbent system according to claim 1 , wherein the hygroscopic materials is selected from the group consisting of calcium chloride claim 1 , lithium bromide claim 1 , or lithium chloride.4. The adsorbent system according to claim 1 , wherein the graphite flakes comprise 50 percent or less of the total combined weight.5. The adsorbent system according to claim 4 , wherein the graphite flakes comprise between 5 and 30 percent of the combined weight of the graphite flakes and hygroscopic material.6. The adsorbent system according to claim 1 , wherein the graphite flakes are less than 300 microns in size.7. The adsorbent system according to claim 1 , wherein the average number of layers of carbon planes in the graphite flakes is less than or equal to 100.8. The adsorbent system according to claim 1 , further comprising at least one additional material.9. The adsorbent system according to claim 8 , wherein ...

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04-01-2018 дата публикации

WATER ABSORBENT AGENT AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME, EVALUATION METHOD, AND MEASUREMENT METHOD

Номер: US20180001300A1
Принадлежит: NIPPON SHOKUBAI CO., LTD.

Provided is a water-absorbing agent which maintains a certain degree of liquid permeability and water absorption speed while also reducing re-wet in a disposable diaper, without the use of costly raw materials or costly apparatuses. The water-absorbing agent of the present invention contains a polyacrylic acid salt-based water-absorbing resin as a main component and has physical properties falling within a specific range, the physical properties being saline flow conductivity (SFC), gap fluid retention property under pressure, and a proportion of particles having a particle diameter of not less than 150 μm and less than 710 μm. 1. A water-absorbing agent comprising:a polyacrylic acid (salt)-based water-absorbing resin as a main component,said water-absorbing agent satisfying (A) to (C) below:{'sup': −7', '3', '−1, '(A) a saline flow conductivity (SFC) is not less than 20×10·cm·s·g;'}(B) a gap fluid retention property under pressure is not less than 9 g/g; and(C) a proportion of particles having a particle diameter of not less than 150 μm and less than 710 μm is less than 90 weight %;wherein, in (B), when a water-absorbing resin is swollen in a 0.69 weight % aqueous sodium chloride solution, said gap fluid retention property under pressure is a weight of the aqueous sodium chloride solution per gram of said water-absorbing agent, the sodium chloride solution being retained under a load of 2.07 kPa in gaps within said water-absorbing agent.2. The water-absorbing agent according to claim 1 , further satisfying (D) below:(D) a centrifuge retention capacity (CRC) is not less than 25 g/g.3. The water-absorbing agent according to claim 1 , further satisfying (E) below:(E) a fluid retention capacity under pressure (AAP) is not less than 20 g/g.4. The water-absorbing agent according to claim 1 , further satisfying (F) below:(F) a water absorption speed (FSR) is not less than 0.25 g/g/s.5. The water-absorbing agent according to claim 1 , further satisfying (G) and/or (H) ...

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02-01-2020 дата публикации

GAS RECOVERY AND CONCENTRATION DEVICE

Номер: US20200001233A1
Автор: OKANO Hiroshi
Принадлежит: SEIBU GIKEN CO., LTD.

An energy efficient and durable thermal swing type carbon dioxide recovery and concentration device can be made smaller and use low-temperature heat waste of 100° C. or less. A honeycomb rotor carries adsorption particles having a sorption capacity for carbon dioxide. The rotor is rotated in a sealed casing divided into at least an sorption zone and a desorption zone and is brought into contact with material gas that contains carbon dioxide in a state wherein the honeycombs in the sorption zone are moist so as to adsorb the carbon dioxide while carrying out evaporative cooling of water. Then, the honeycombs that have adsorbed the carbon dioxide are moved to the desorption zone and brought into contact with low pressure vapor so as to desorb high concentration carbon dioxide. Thus, it is possible to continuously recover carbon dioxide at a high recovery rate and high concentration. 111-. (canceled)12. A method comprising:providing a honeycomb rotor which supports non-water soluble carbon dioxide sorption particles having a sorption capability for carbon dioxide;rotating the honeycomb rotor though at least a sorption zone and a desorption zone which are sealed from each other; and making said sorption zone contact with a mixed gas which contains carbon dioxide while said sorption zone is wet, to sorb carbon dioxide from the mixed gas by cooling the mixed gas and vaporizing water in said sorption zone; and', 'after rotating the honeycomb rotor, desorbing the carbon dioxide by providing water vapor to the desorption zone and introducing the water vapor into honeycombs of said honeycomb rotor which have sorbed carbon dioxide, to thereby desorb carbon dioxide from the desorption zone in a state of high concentration., 'performing a recovery concentration method for carbon dioxide while rotating said honeycomb rotor, the recover concentration method comprising13. A carbon dioxide recovery concentration device comprising:a honeycomb rotor which supports non-water soluble ...

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02-01-2020 дата публикации

Multilayer articles including coatings containing metal on microfiltration membrane substrates

Номер: US20200001249A1
Принадлежит: 3M Innovative Properties Co

The present disclosure provides a multilayer article. The multilayer article includes a) a microfiltration membrane substrate, the microfiltration membrane substrate having a first major surface; and b) a first layer having a first major surface and a second major surface disposed opposite the first major surface. The first major surface of the first layer is directly attached to the first major surface of the microfiltration membrane substrate. The first layer includes a first polymeric binder and a plurality of acid-sintered interconnected first silica nanoparticles arranged to form a continuous three-dimensional porous network. The multilayer article further includes c) a second layer attached to the second major surface of the first layer. The second layer includes i) a metal coating or ii) a composite coating comprising a second polymeric binder and at least one of metal nanoparticles or metal nanowires.

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05-01-2017 дата публикации

Egg-shell type hybrid structure of highly dispersed nanoparticle-metal oxide support, preparation method thereof, and use thereof

Номер: US20170001168A1
Принадлежит: Korea Institute of Energy Research KIER

The present invention relates to an egg-shell type hybrid structure of highly dispersed nanoparticles-metal oxide support, a preparation method thereof, and a use thereof. Specifically, the present invention relates to an egg-shell type hybrid structure of highly dispersed nanoparticles-metal oxide support, providing an excellent platform in a size of nanometers or micrometers which can support nanoparticles selectively in the porous shell portion by employing a metal oxide support with an average diameter of nanometers or micrometers including a core of nonporous metal oxide and a shell of porous metal oxides, a preparation method thereof, and a use thereof.

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02-01-2020 дата публикации

Structure and method of manufacturing the same

Номер: US20200001271A1
Принадлежит: Canon Anelva Corp, Canon Inc

A structure in which a plurality of particles each containing a hydrogen absorption metal element are arranged in a fixed member such that the plurality of particles are apart from each other. An entire surface of each of the plurality of particles is surrounded by the fixed member.

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02-01-2020 дата публикации

SYNTHESIS OF A THIN INSOLUBLE HYDROXIDE SHELL ON THE SURFACE OF MAGNETIC ZERO-VALENT METAL NANOPARTICLES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION

Номер: US20200001272A1
Автор: HU Yi Bo, LI Xiao Yan
Принадлежит: The University of Hong Kong

An insoluble thin hydroxide shell is synthesized on the surface of nanoscale zero-valent iron (NZVI), using a rate-controlled deprotonation method. The hydroxide coated NZVI remains suspended in aqueous phase better than the prior art and can be used to remove groundwater contaminants. 1. A core-shell structured nanoparticle comprising a zero-valent metal nanoparticle core surrounded by a thin insoluble hydroxide shell.2. The core-shell structured nanoparticle of wherein the zero-valent metal nanoparticle core is a magnetic zero-valent metal nanoparticle.3. The core-shell structured nanoparticle of wherein the magnetic zero-valent metal nanoparticle is nanoscale zero-valent iron (NZVI).4. The core-shell structured nanoparticle of wherein the insoluble hydroxide shell is aluminum hydroxide (Al(OH)).5. The core-shell structured nanoparticle of wherein the insoluble hydroxide shell contains Al(OH)and polyelectrolyte.6. The core-shell structured nanoparticle of wherein the polyelectrolyte contains one or more than one of polymers enriched with carboxylic acid groups.7. The core-shell structured nanoparticle of claim 6 , wherein the polymers enriched with carboxylic acid groups are claim 6 , but not limit to claim 6 , polyacrylic acid (PAA) claim 6 , carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) and polyvinyl alcohol-co-vinyl acetate-co-itaconic acid (PV3A).8. The core-shell structured nanoparticle of claim 1 , wherein the hydroxide shell has a thickness of 2-20 nm claim 1 , preferably of 4-15 nm.9. The core-shell structured nanoparticle of claim 1 , wherein the particle size of the zero-valent metal nanoparticle core is in the range of from 20-150 nm claim 1 , preferably 50-100 nm.10. A method for synthesizing core-shell structured nanoparticles of claim 4 , comprising the steps of:dispersing zero-valent metal nanoparticles in an alcohol medium by ultrasonic irradiation;adding metal ions as precursor into the nanoparticle suspension;adding NaOH into the nanoparticle suspension with ...

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04-01-2018 дата публикации

Structured Adsorbent Beds, Methods of Producing the Same and uses Thereof

Номер: US20180001301A1
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Structured adsorbent beds comprising a high cell density substrate, such as greater than about 1040 cpsi, and a coating comprising adsorbent particles, such as DDR and a binder, such as SiOare provided herein. Methods of preparing the structured adsorbent bed and gas separation processes using the structured adsorbent bed are also provided herein. 1. A structured adsorbent bed for purification of a gas feedstream comprising:a substrate having a cell density greater than 1040 cells per square inch (cpsi); anda coating on the substrate, wherein the coating comprises adsorbent particles and a binder.2. The structured adsorbent bed of claim 1 , wherein the adsorbent particles have an average diameter of about 2 μm to about 40 μm.3. The structured adsorbent bed of claim 1 , wherein the adsorbent particles have an average diameter greater than about 20 μm.4. (canceled)5. The structured adsorbent bed of claim 1 , wherein the adsorbent particles comprise a microporous material.6. The structured adsorbent bed of claim 5 , wherein the microporous material comprises a zeolite.7. The structured adsorbent bed of claim 6 , wherein the zeolite is DDR.8. The structure adsorbent bed of claim 7 , wherein the zeolite is selected from the group consisting of Sigma-1 and ZSM-58.9. The structured adsorbent bed of claim 1 , wherein the binder comprises particles having an average diameter of about 25 nm to about 200 nm.10. The structured adsorbent bed of claim 1 , wherein the binder comprises particles having an average diameter of about 100 nm to about 200 nm.11. The structured adsorbent bed of claim 1 , wherein the binder has a pH greater than 7.12. The structured adsorbent bed of claim 1 , wherein the binder comprises SiO.13. The structured adsorbent bed of claim 1 , wherein the substrate has a cell density of about 1500 cpsi to about 4000 cpsi.14. The structured adsorbent bed of claim 1 , wherein the substrate has a cell density of about 1400 cpsi or greater.15. The structured ...

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07-01-2016 дата публикации

METHOD OF PRODUCTION OF GRANULATED MICELLE-CLAY COMPLEXES: APPLICATION FOR REMOVAL OF ORGANIC, INORGANIC ANIONIC POLLUTANTS AND MICROORGANISMS FROM CONTAMINATED WATER

Номер: US20160002068A1
Автор: NIR Shlomo, RYSKIN Marklen
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The present invention pertains to a complex comprising micelles of organic cation adsorbed on clay in granulated form, to a method for obtaining an aqueous solution substantially free of organic, inorganic anionic pollutants, or microorganisms present therein, comprising contacting the aqueous solution containing said pollutants with such a complex and to a system for obtaining an aqueous solution substantially free of organic, inorganic anionic pollutants, or microorganisms present therein employing the granulated complex. 1. A complex comprising micelles of organic cation adsorbed on clay in granulated form.2. A complex according to claim 1 , wherein the clay is an aggregate of hydrous silicate particles having a diameter of less than about 4 μm.3. A complex according to claim 2 , wherein the clay is selected from the group consisting of kaolinite-serpentine claim 2 , illite claim 2 , and smectite.4. A complex according to claim 1 , wherein the organic cation is an ammonium cation of the type XY wherein X is an R″—N(R′) claim 1 , R′ being each independently a Calkyl group claim 1 , an optionally substituted phenyl or an alkylphenyl group; R″ is C-C-alkyl claim 1 , preferably C-C-alkyl claim 1 , most preferably C-C-alkyl claim 1 , and Y is a counter ion.5. A complex according to claim 1 , further comprising activated carbon in an amount of about 3%-12% claim 1 , preferably 9%.6. A complex according to claim 1 , wherein the ratio of the organic cation and the clay is about 0.3:1 to about 0.6:1 (w/we) claim 1 , preferably about 0.4:1 to about 0.6:1 claim 1 , most preferably about 0.4:1 to about 0.5:1.7. A complex according to claim 6 , wherein the amount of the activated carbon being part of the total amount of the clay.8. A method for obtaining an aqueous solution substantially free of organic claim 6 , inorganic anionic pollutants claim 6 , or microorganisms present therein claim 6 , comprising contacting the aqueous solution containing said pollutants with a ...

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02-01-2020 дата публикации

Water purification compositions of magnesium oxide and applications thereof

Номер: US20200002188A1
Принадлежит: Honeywell International Inc

The present disclosure provides a composition for purifying water comprising a magnesium oxide component and a binder. The magnesium oxide component includes magnesium oxide, a pH regulator, and an additional water purifying material. The binder can be an organic polymer, an inorganic binder, or a combination of both.

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03-01-2019 дата публикации

Synthesis of fibrous nano-silica spheres with controlled particle size, fibre density, and various textural properties

Номер: US20190002297A1
Принадлежит: TATA INSTITUTE OF FUNDAMENTAL RESEARCH

The present disclosure provides a method for synthesizing fibrous silica nanospheres, the method can include, in sequence, the steps of: a) providing a reaction mixture comprising a silica precursor, a hydrolyzing agent, a template molecule, a cosurfactant and one or more solvents; b) maintaining the reaction mixture under stirring for a length of time; c) heating the reaction mixture to a temperature for a length of time; d) cooling the reaction mixture to obtain a solid, and (e) calcinating the solid to pro duce fibrous silica nanospheres, wherein desirable product characteristics such as particle size, fiber density, surface area, pore volume and pore size can be obtained by controlling one or more parameters of the method. The present disclosure further provides a method for synthesizing fibrous silica nanospheres using conventional heating such as refluxing the reactants in an open reactor, thereby eliminating the need for microwave heating in a closed reactor or the need for any pressure reactors.

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03-01-2019 дата публикации

SURFACTANT-ASSISTED SYNTHESIS OF SURFACE-FUNCTIONALIZED NANOPARTICLE-POLYMER ELECTROSPUN COMPOSITES

Номер: US20190002309A1
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A method is disclosed for synthesizing nanofilters for water treatment. The method includes: dispersing an active binding agent in an organic solvent solution to create a suspension of the active binding agent and the solution of the solvent; dissolving an organic polymer resin and an anionic surfactant in the suspension of the active binding agent and the solvent solution to create a sol gel; and electrospinning the sol gel to form electrospun nanofiber composites with embedded, surface-active nanoparticles. 1. A method for synthesizing nanofilters for water treatment , the method comprising:dispersing an active binding agent in an organic solvent solution to create a suspension of the active binding agent and the solution of the solvent;dissolving an organic polymer resin and an anionic surfactant in the suspension of the active binding agent and the solvent solution to create a sol gel; andelectrospinning the sol gel to form electrospun nanofiber composites with embedded, surface-active nanoparticles.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the organic solvent comprises dimethylformamide (DMF) claim 1 , the organic polymer resin comprises poly-acrylonitrile (PAN) claim 1 , the active binding agent is amorphous iron oxide nanoparticles claim 1 , or silver nanoparticles claim 1 , and the anionic surfactant is sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) or a quaternary ammonium surfactant.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the amorphous iron oxide nanoparticles are FeOnanoparticles claim 2 , the method further comprising:removing lead (Pb), Copper (Cu), and/or Cadmium (Cd) from a water source with the electrospun polyacrylonitrile (PAN) composite with surface-active nanoparticles.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the active binding agent comprises silver nanoparticles claim 2 , the method further comprising:inactivating viruses from a water source with the surface-active nanoparticles.5. The method of claim 2 , wherein the iron oxide nanoparticle are Ferrihydrite (Fh) nanoparticles and ...

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03-01-2019 дата публикации

MAGNETIC NANOPARTICLES FOR NUCLEIC ACID PURIFICATION

Номер: US20190002871A1
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The present invention relates to monodisperse silanized ferrimagnetic iron oxide particles, a method for producing the same and a method for independent generic binding of nucleic acid molecules to the particles. 1. A method for producing a plurality of silanized ferrimagnetic iron oxide particles for independent generic nucleic acid binding , wherein the method comprises the steps of:(a) adding an iron(II) salt to a liquid glycol to obtain a solution, 'wherein during steps (a) and (b) a first temperature is applied to the solution and wherein steps (a) and (b) the solution is gassed with nitrogen,', '(b) raising the pH of the solution to a value of at least 9 such that a precipitate is obtained,'}(c) mixing the solution comprising the precipitate at a second temperature such that ferrimagnetic iron oxide particles are obtained, and(d) contacting the ferrimagnetic iron oxide particles with a silicate solution such that silanized ferrimagnetic iron oxide particles are obtained.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein contacting the ferrimagnetic iron oxide particles with the silicate solution comprises the steps of:(d1) sonificating the silicate solution comprising the ferrimagnetic iron oxide particles,(d2) lowering the pH of the silicate solution to a value of 6 or below such that silanized ferrimagnetic iron oxide particles are obtained,(d3) washing of the silanized ferrimagnetic particles with water, and(d4) washing of the silanized ferrimagnetic particles with isopropanol such that crosslinking occurs within the silicate layer.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the iron(II) salt is soluble in the liquid glycol and wherein the iron(II) salt is selected from the group consisting of FeCl claim 1 , FeSO claim 1 , FeAcand the hydrated forms thereof.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the liquid glycol is triethylene glycol.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the pH of the solution in step (b) is raised to a value of 10.5 using sodium hydroxide.6. The method of claim 1 , ...

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13-01-2022 дата публикации

FLUID RETENTION COMPOUND

Номер: US20220008892A1
Автор: Postma Clayton Julian
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A fluid retention compound and more specifically, but not exclusively, a fluid retention compound for use in agriculture, mining and construction. Retention of water using moisture absorbers is known in the art and used to improve the water-holding capacity of various media. A problem with existing moisture absorbers is the relatively ineffective rate at which water is retained and nutrients absorbed. In accordance with the invention there is provided a fluid retention compound including a superabsorbent polymer, an adsorbent, and a pH modifier. It is envisaged that the invention will provide a fluid retention compound which increases the efficacy of its water holding capacity, nutrient uptake and adsorption of other substances. 1. A fluid retention compound comprising a superabsorbent polymer , an adsorbent , and a pH modifier.2. The fluid retention compound of wherein the superabsorbent polymer is in particle form and absorbs fluid from a surrounding medium claim 1 , the adsorbent is in particle form and adsorbs substances from the surrounding medium claim 1 , and the pH modifier is in particle form and enhances the absorption and adsorption of the superabsorbent polymer and the adsorbent.3. The fluid retention compound of wherein the compound is a mixture of a superabsorbent polymer particulate claim 2 , an adsorbent particulate claim 2 , and a pH modifier particulate which is added to the medium to increase fluid retention of the medium.4. The fluid retention compound of wherein the particulate has a particle size between 0.5 and 4 mm.5. The fluid retention compound of wherein the particulate has a particle size between 0.5 and 1.5 mm.6. The fluid retention compound of wherein the superabsorbent polymer is in powdered form.7. The fluid retention compound of wherein the superabsorbent polymer is in crystal form.8. The fluid retention compound of wherein the superabsorbent polymer is potassium polyacrylate.9. The fluid retention compound of wherein the ...

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13-01-2022 дата публикации

LOW EMISSIONS, HIGH WORKING CAPACITY ADSORBENT AND CANISTER SYSTEM

Номер: US20220008895A1
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The present description provides high working capacity adsorbents with low DBL bleed emission performance properties that allows the design of evaporative fuel emission control systems that are lower cost, simpler and more compact than those possible by prior art. Emission control canister systems comprising the adsorbent material demonstrate a relatively high gasoline working capacity, and low emissions. 1. A shaped adsorbent material comprising:an admixture of a binder and an activated adsorbent powder having a butane activity (pBACT) of at least about 50 g/100 g, derived by grinding an activated adsorbent precursor, wherein the admixture is shaped into a form,wherein the shaped adsorbent material has an ASTM BWC of at least 13 g/dL, and at least one of: (i) a ratio of pore volumes of 0.05-1 micron to 0.05-100 microns that is greater than about 80%, (ii) a ratio of pore volumes of 0.05-0.5 micron to 0.05-100 microns that is greater than about 50%, or (iii) a combination thereof.2. The shaped adsorbent material of claim 1 , wherein the activated adsorbent precursor is an activated carbon precursor.3. The shaped adsorbent material of claim 1 , wherein the binder comprises at least one of an organic binder claim 1 , an inorganic binder or combination thereof.4. The shaped adsorbent material of claim 3 , wherein the organic binder is at least one of carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) claim 3 , a synthetic organic binder or a combination thereof.5. The shaped adsorbent material of claim 3 , wherein the inorganic binder is a clay.6. The shaped adsorbent material of claim 2 , wherein the activated carbon precursor is derived from at least one of wood claim 2 , wood dust claim 2 , wood flour claim 2 , cotton linters claim 2 , peat claim 2 , coal claim 2 , coconut claim 2 , lignite claim 2 , carbohydrates claim 2 , petroleum pitch claim 2 , petroleum coke claim 2 , coal tar pitch claim 2 , fruit pits claim 2 , fruit stones claim 2 , nut shells claim 2 , nut pits claim 2 , ...

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04-01-2018 дата публикации

PROCESS FOR THE PURIFICATION OF GA-68 FROM ELUATE DERIVING FROM 68GE/68GA GENERATORS AND CHROMATOGRAPHIC COLUMNS FOR USE IN SAID PROCESS

Номер: US20180005719A1
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Chromatography columns for the purification of eluates from Ge/Ga generators comprising silica as stationary phase and purification processes that use said columns are described. 110-. (canceled)11. Process for the preparation of a radiopharmaceutical containing Ga-68 wherein a solution of eluates from 68Ge/68Ga generators is passed through a column for chromatography purification comprising a stationary phase of silica having a granulometry inferior to 100 micron and thereafter said solution is directly poured in a container containing the labeling kit.12. Process according to wherein:{'sup': 68', '68, 'a chromatography column for purifying 68Ga from 68Ge comprising a stationary phase made of silica having a granulometry inferior to 100 micron is placed in line at the exit of a Ga/Ga generator;'}the solution from the generator is passed though the column;the purified solution containing 68Ga collected from the column is directly added into a container containing the labeling kit.13. A radiopharmaceutical kit comprising the radioactive isotope Ga produced through the process according to .14. A radiopharmaceutical kit comprising the radioactive isotope Ga produced through the process according to . The present invention relates to the purification processes of radioactive isotopes, in particular the purification of eluates containing Ga-68 deriving from Ge/Ga generators.As is known, radioactive isotopes are widely used in medicine both for diagnostic purposes and for therapeutic purposes; in particular, radioactive isotopes of a metallic nature are bonded, by means of appropriate chelating agents, to carrier molecules (such as peptides) capable of recognizing and interacting (both in vivo and in vitro) with specific cell receptors so as to allow the detection and/or the destruction of diseased cells.This labeling strategy is well suited to the production of kits containing the carrier molecule/chelating agent complex plus any reagents necessary to allow the ...

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03-01-2019 дата публикации

TREATMENT METHOD OF RADIOACTIVE WASTE WATER CONTAINING RADIOACTIVE CESIUM AND RADIOACTIVE STRONTIUM

Номер: US20190006055A1
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A treatment method of radioactive waste water containing radioactive cesium and radioactive strontium, comprising passing the radioactive waste water containing radioactive cesium and radioactive strontium through an adsorption column packed with an adsorbent for cesium and strontium, to adsorb the radioactive cesium and radioactive strontium on the adsorbent, wherein the adsorbent for cesium or strontium comprises a crystalline silicotitanate having a crystallite diameter of 60 Å or more and having a half width of 0.9° or less of the diffraction peak in the lattice plane (100), the crystalline silicotitanate represented by the general formula: ATiSiO.nHO. 1. A treatment method of radioactive waste water containing radioactive cesium and radioactive strontium , comprising passing the radioactive waste water containing radioactive cesium and radioactive strontium through an adsorption column packed with an adsorbent for cesium and strontium , to adsorb the radioactive cesium and radioactive strontium on the adsorbent ,{'sub': 4', '4', '3', '16', '2, 'wherein the adsorbent for cesium or strontium comprises a crystalline silicotitanate having a crystallite diameter of 60 Å or more and having a half width of 0.9° or less of the diffraction peak in the lattice plane (100), the crystalline silicotitanate represented by the general formula: ATiSiO.nHO wherein A is Na or K or a combination thereof, and n represents a number of 0 to 8,'}wherein the adsorbent for cesium and strontium is a granular adsorbent having a grain size of 250 μm or more and 1200 μm or less,wherein the absorbent is packed to a height of 10 cm or more and 300 cm or less in the adsorption column, and{'sup': '−1', 'wherein the radioactive waste water is passed through the adsorption column at a linear velocity (LV) of 1 m/h or more and 40 m/h or less and a space velocity (SV) of 200 hor less.'}2. The treatment method according to claim 1 , wherein the radioactive waste water is waste water containing a Na ...

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27-01-2022 дата публикации

Absorption body and absorptive article

Номер: US20220023113A1
Автор: Maoki HAMA
Принадлежит: Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co Ltd

An absorber 10 contains water-absorbent resin particles 10a and a fibrous substance, a medium particle diameter of the water-absorbent resin particles 10a is 250 to 600 μm, the water-absorbent resin particles 10a contain small-diameter particles having a particle diameter of 180 μm or less, and a falloff rate of a mixture of the small-diameter particles and the fibrous substance when the mixture is subjected to shaking treatment for 10 minutes is 20% by mass or less.

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11-01-2018 дата публикации

FERRITE PARTICLES HAVING OUTER SHELL STRUCTURE USED FOR FILTERING MEDIUM

Номер: US20180008921A1
Автор: AGA Koji, Sugiura Takao
Принадлежит: POWDERTECH CO., LTD.

An object of the present invention is to provide ferrite particles for a filtering medium excellent in filtration ability having a small apparent density, capable of various properties maintained in the controllable state and filling a specified volume with a small amount, and a filtering medium made from the ferrite particles. In order to achieve the object, ferrite particles provided an outer shell structure containing Ti oxide for a filtering medium, and a filtering medium made from the ferrite particles are employed. 1. Ferrite particles for a filtering medium provided an outer shell structure containing Ti oxide.2. The ferrite particles for a filtering medium according to claim 1 , wherein the thickness of the outer shell structure is 0.5 to 10 μm.3. The ferrite particles for a filtering medium according to claim 1 , density of the internal part is smaller than that of the outer shell structure.4. The ferrite particles for a filtering medium according to claim 1 , volume average particle diameter is 10 to 100 μm.5. A filtering medium made from the ferrite particles according to .6. The ferrite particles for a filtering medium according to claim 2 , density of the internal part is smaller than that of the outer shell structure.7. The ferrite particles for a filtering medium according to claim 2 , volume average particle diameter is 10 to 100 μm.8. The ferrite particles for a filtering medium according to claim 3 , volume average particle diameter is 10 to 100 μm.9. The ferrite particles for a filtering medium according to claim 6 , volume average particle diameter is 10 to 100 μm.10. A filtering medium made from the ferrite particles according to .11. A filtering medium made from the ferrite particles according to .12. A filtering medium made from the ferrite particles according to .13. A filtering medium made from the ferrite particles according to .14. A filtering medium made from the ferrite particles according to .15. A filtering medium made from the ferrite ...

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27-01-2022 дата публикации

FILTERING MEDIUM FOR FLUID PURIFICATION

Номер: US20220023825A1
Автор: Gore Avinash, Hu Bo, Luk Sydney
Принадлежит: Höganas AB (publ)

A filtering medium, a method for the production thereof, the use of said filtering medium and a method for reducing the content of multiple contaminants simultaneously in fluids by means of said filtering medium, wherein said filtering medium has or includes at least one of the following: a mixture (A) containing a major part of an iron-based powder and a minor part of a silver powder, an iron-silver powder alloy (B), and an iron-based porous and permeable composite containing silver (C). 1. A filtering medium for reducing the content of contaminants in fluids , wherein said filtering medium comprises an iron-silver powder alloy ,wherein the iron-silver powder alloy contains 0.01-5% of silver, by weight of the alloy, obtained by thermal bonding or thermal alloying atomized iron powder particles with silver powder particles, wherein atomized iron powder particles have a Fe-content of at least 90% by weight of the iron powder,wherein the iron-silver powder alloy has an average particle size between 1 μm and 10 mm, andwherein said contaminants are selected from the group consisting of chlorine containing compounds, nitrates, nitrites, heavy metals, toxic inorganic substances, toxic organic compounds, microorganisms and/or combinations thereof.2. The filtering medium according to claim 1 , wherein the iron-silver powder alloy contains 0.05-1% of silver claim 1 , by weight of the alloy.3. The filtering medium according to claim 1 , wherein the iron-silver powder alloy has an average particle size between 20 μm and 5 mm.4. The filtering medium according to claim 1 , wherein the iron-silver powder alloy has an average particle size between 45 μm and 2 mm.5. The filtering medium according to claim 1 , wherein the iron-silver powder alloy is obtained by thermal alloying atomized iron powder particles with silver powder particles.6. The filtering medium according to claim 1 , wherein the iron-silver powder alloy is obtained by thermal bonding atomized iron powder particles ...

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27-01-2022 дата публикации

METHOD OF PREPARING AN ADSORPTION MATERIAL FOR A VAPORIZER

Номер: US20220023826A1
Автор: Alas Adela, WEN Ben
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A method of preparing a porous and permeable adsorption material for a vaporizer utilizes a mixing step; a kneading step; a molding step; a drying step; a first holding step; a calcining step; a second holding step; a forming step; a third holding step; and a producing step. The raw materials include particulates of silicon carbide of 50-85 weight percent, a binder of 1-30 weight percent, a pore forming agent of 5-35 weight percent, and a surfactant of 0.15-7.5 weight percent. Once these raw material components are mixed, then adding water of 5 weight percent to 35 weight percent while kneading to form a wetted mixture of raw materials. The remaining steps describe a molding and heating regimen. 1. A method of preparing a porous and permeable adsorption material for a vaporizer , the method comprising the steps of:creating a mixture of raw materials, the mixture comprising: a silicon carbide particulate; a binder; a pore forming agent; and a surfactant; the mixture having the following weight percentages: silicon carbide powder 50-85 weight percent, binder 1-30 weight percent, pore forming agent 5-35 weight percent, and surfactant 0.15-7.5 weight percent;adding water to the mixture of raw materials while kneading to form a wetted mixture of raw materials, the water comprising from 5 weight percent to 35 weight percent of the mixture of raw materials;molding the wetted mixture of raw materials into a shaped body;heating the shaped body at a heating rate of 0.5-2.5 degrees Centigrade per minute to a drying temperature between 120 and 200 degrees Centigrade;maintaining the drying temperature for 2-10 hours;raising the drying temperature to a calcination temperature of 550-650 degrees Centigrade at heating rate of 1 to 6 degrees Centigrade per minute;maintaining the calcination temperature for 1 to 5 hours;increasing the calcination temperature to a final forming temperature at 750-1100 degrees Centigrade at a heating rate of 1 to 15 degrees Centigrade per minute; ...

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14-01-2021 дата публикации

MODIFIED POLYAMINES GRAFTED TO A PARTICULATE, SOLID SUPPORT AS SORBENT MATERIALS FOR REMOVAL OF TARGET SUBSTANCES FROM FLUIDS

Номер: US20210008522A1
Принадлежит: Puraffinity Ltd.

Provided are compositions for removal of a target substance from a fluid stream, the composition comprising a polyamine; and a covalently linked hydrophobic group, wherein the polyamine is covalently linked to a support material. Also provided are processes for removal of a target substance from a fluid stream comprising contacting the fluid stream with a composition comprising a polyamine; and a covalently linked hydrophobic group, wherein the polyamine is covalently linked to a support material. 1. A composition for removal of a target substance from a fluid stream , the composition comprising a polyamine; and a covalently linked hydrophobic group , wherein the polyamine is covalently linked to a support material.2. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the support material is comprised of a material selected from one or more of the group consisting of: lignocellulose; bacterial cellulose; microcrystalline cellulose; microfibrillated cellulose and a cellulose derivative.3. The composition of claim 2 , wherein the support material comprises a cellulose or lignocellulose powder or pulp.4. The composition of claim 3 , wherein the cellulose or lignocellulose powder or pulp is incorporated into a membrane or membrane-like filter.5. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the support material is selected from one or more of the group consisting of: silica; silica gel; and a silica derivative.6. The composition of any one of claim 1 , or claim 1 , wherein the support material is porous claim 1 , solid claim 1 , and particulate claim 1 , preferably wherein the average diameter size of the particles is greater than about 0.01 mm claim 1 , and less than about 1 mm.7. The composition of claim 6 , wherein the particulate form comprises one or more of the group consisting of a plurality of: granules; flakes; beads; pellets; and pastilles.8. The composition of any one of to claim 6 , wherein the polyamine is selected from a linear or branched polyamine.9. The composition of claim 8 ...

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10-01-2019 дата публикации

Compositions for Passive NOx Adsorption (PNA) Systems and Methods of Making and Using Same

Номер: US20190009244A1
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The present disclosure relates to a substrate containing passive NOadsorption (PNA) materials for treatment of gases, and washcoats for use in preparing such a substrate. Also provided are methods of preparation of the PNA materials, as well as methods of preparation of the substrate containing the PNA materials. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to a coated substrate containing PNA materials for PNA systems, useful in the treatment of exhaust gases. Also disclosed are exhaust treatment systems, and vehicles, such as diesel or gasoline vehicles, particularly light-duty diesel or gasoline vehicles, using catalytic converters and exhaust treatment systems using the coated substrates. 1225-. (canceled)226. A vehicle comprising:a catalytic converter comprising a Passive NOx Adsorber (PNA) layer comprising nano-sized platinum group metal (PGM) on a plurality of support particles comprising cerium oxide, wherein the amount of cerium oxide in the PNA layer is from about 50 g/L to about 400 g/L.227. The vehicle of claim 226 , wherein the plurality of support particles are micron-sized or the plurality of support particles are nano-sized.228. The vehicle of claim 226 , wherein the plurality of support particles further comprise zirconium oxide claim 226 , lanthanum oxide claim 226 , yttrium oxide claim 226 , or a combination thereof.229. The vehicle of claim 228 , wherein the plurality of support particles comprise HSA5 claim 228 , HSA20 claim 228 , or a mixture thereof.230. The vehicle of claim 226 , wherein the nano-sized PGM on the plurality of support particles comprise composite nano-particles claim 226 , wherein the composite nano-particles comprise a support-nanoparticle and a PGM nano-particle.231. The vehicle of claim 230 , wherein the composite nano-particles are bonded to micron-sized carrier particles to form nano-on-nano-on-micro (NNm) particles.232. The vehicle of claim 230 , wherein the composite nano-particles are embedded within carrier ...

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10-01-2019 дата публикации

ADSORBENT FOR RADIOACTIVE ANTIMONY, RADIOACTIVE IODINE AND RADIOACTIVE RUTHENIUM, AND TREATMENT METHOD OF RADIOACTIVE WASTE WATER USING THE ADSORENT

Номер: US20190009245A1
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An adsorbent capable of adsorbing radioactive antimony, radioactive iodine and radioactive ruthenium, the adsorbent containing cerium(IV) hydroxide in a particle or granular form having a particle size of 250 μm or more and 1200 μm or less; and a treatment method of radioactive waste water containing radioactive antimony, radioactive iodine and radioactive ruthenium, the treatment method comprising passing the radioactive waste water containing radioactive antimony, radioactive iodine and radioactive ruthenium through an adsorption column packed with the adsorbent, to adsorb the radioactive antimony, radioactive iodine and radioactive ruthenium on the adsorbent, wherein the absorbent is packed to a height of 10 cm or more and 300 cm or less of the adsorption column, and wherein the radioactive waste water is passed through the adsorption column at a linear velocity (LV) of 1 m/h or more and 40 m/h or less and a space velocity (SV) of 200 hor less. 1. An adsorbent capable of adsorbing radioactive antimony , radioactive iodine and radioactive ruthenium , the adsorbent comprising cerium(IV) hydroxide ,wherein the cerium(IV) hydroxide has the following properties:(1) a granular form having a particle size of 250 μm or more and 1200 μm or less,(2) in a thermogravimetric analysis, a weight reduction ratio is 4.0% or more and 10.0% or less when the temperature is increased from 200° C. to 600° C., and{'sup': −1', '−1', '−1', '−1', '−1', '−1, '(3) in an infrared absorption spectrum analysis, absorption peaks are observed in ranges of 3270 cmor more and 3330 cmor less, 1590 cmor more and 1650 cmor less, and 1410 cmor more and 1480 cmor less.'}2. The adsorbent according to claim 1 , wherein a content of the cerium(IV) hydroxide is 99.0 wt % or more.3. The adsorbent according to claim 1 , wherein a content of the cerium(IV) hydroxide is 90.0 wt % or more and 99.5 wt % or less claim 1 , and the adsorbent further comprises silver phosphate in a content of 0.5 wt % to 10.0 wt %.4 ...

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10-01-2019 дата публикации

SORBENT COMPRISING CARBON AND NITROGEN AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME

Номер: US20190009247A1
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The present invention relates to sorbents including carbon and nitrogen. In various embodiments, the sorbent can remove mercury from a mercury-containing gas that includes sulfur(VI) such as SOmore efficiently than other sorbents. The sorbent can include a graphene edge comprising an active site for mercury oxidation and a nitrogen layer structure including cationic nitrogen atoms, neutral nitrogen atoms, or a combination thereof proximate the active site. 1. A nitrogen-containing activated carbon sorbent , comprising:an activated carbon comprising nitrogen in a surface layer thereof, the activated carbon comprising a core comprising nitrogen, wherein the surface layer has a higher concentration of nitrogen than the core.2. The sorbent of claim 1 , wherein the surface layer of the sorbent comprises a layer at the surface of the sorbent having a thickness of about 0.001% to about 49% of the largest dimension of the sorbent.3. The sorbent of claim I claim 1 , wherein the core of the sorbent comprises about 0.001 wt % to about 6 wt % nitrogen.4. The sorbent of claim 1 , wherein the surface layer of the sorbent comprises about 0.001 wt % to about 80 wt % nitrogen.5. The sorbent of claim 1 , wherein the surface layer comprises cationic nitrogen atoms claim 1 , neutral nitrogen atoms claim 1 , or a combination thereof.6. The sorbent of claim I claim 1 , wherein the sorbent is a halogen- or halide-promoted activated carbon.7. The sorbent of claim 6 , wherein the halogen- or halide-promotion comprises promotion with HCl claim 6 , HBr claim 6 , HI claim 6 , Br claim 6 , Cl claim 6 , I claim 6 , BrCl claim 6 , IBr claim 6 , ICl claim 6 , ClF claim 6 , PBr claim 6 , PCl claim 6 , SCl claim 6 , CuCl claim 6 , CuBr claim 6 , AlBr claim 6 , FeI(x=1 claim 6 , 2 claim 6 , 3 claim 6 , or 4) claim 6 , FeBr(y=1 claim 6 , 2 claim 6 , 3 claim 6 , or 4) claim 6 , FeCl(z=1 claim 6 , 2 claim 6 , 3 claim 6 , or 4) claim 6 , MnBr claim 6 , MnCl claim 6 , NiBr claim 6 , NiCl claim 6 , NiI ...

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10-01-2019 дата публикации

Self-Formaldehyde-scavenging heat-resistant ABS material and preparation method therefor

Номер: US20190009249A1
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Disclosed are a self-formaldehyde-scavenging heat-resistant ABS material and a preparation method therefor. The material includes following components in parts by weight: 75-95 parts of an ABS resin, 4-20 parts of a heat-resistant agent, 0.5-5 parts of a formaldehyde-scavenging masterbatch, 0.1-1 part of a formaldehyde-scavenging agent and 0.5-1 part of other auxiliaries. During preparation, the ABS resin, the heat-resistant agent and the other auxiliaries are mixed and fed through a main feeding port of a twin-screw extruder; and the formaldehyde-scavenging masterbatch and the formaldehyde-scavenging agent are fed to a rear section of the extruder, extruded and pelletized. By the method of the present invention, the content of formaldehyde in particles can be reduced by 40%, and the content of formaldehyde in a closed space can be reduced by 50% or more. Moreover, the content of other volatile organic compounds is reduced by 10% to 20%. Thus, the effects of controlling the formaldehyde emission from a material for a long time and inhibiting the content of formaldehyde in a space are achieved. 3. The self-formaldehyde-scavenging heat-resistant ABS material composition according to claim 2 , wherein the physical adsorbent is one or two of diatomaceous earth and porous montmorillonite.4. The self-formaldehyde-scavenging heat-resistant ABS material composition according to claim 2 , wherein the formaldehyde capture agent is one or more members selected from a group consisting of melamine claim 2 , 2-imidazolidinone claim 2 , and carbohydrazide.5. The self-formaldehyde-scavenging heat-resistant ABS material composition according to claim 2 , wherein both the auxiliary A and the auxiliary B are one or more members selected from a group consisting of a hindered phenol antioxidant claim 2 , a phosphite antioxidant claim 2 , and a lubricant.6. The self-formaldehyde-scavenging heat-resistant ABS material composition according to claim 1 , wherein the formaldehyde-scavenging ...

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27-01-2022 дата публикации

POLYMERIC COMPOSITION FOR USE AS SOIL CONDITIONER WITH IMPROVED WATER ABSORBENCY DURING WATERING OF THE AGRICULTURAL CROPS

Номер: US20220025263A1
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The present invention relates to polymeric soil conditioner as a new water absorbing polymeric material and a process for the production of water absorbing materials consisting of a combination of synthetic polymers and biopolymers, with an improved high water absorbency at repeated watering, capable to reduce the effect of accumulation of salts in polymeric matrix as of multiple cycles of swelling-deswelling that occurs during all period of living of vegetable culture, by decreasing of crosslinking density of three dimensional network of the material caused by biochemical processes that developed in polymeric gels. 1. Polymeric soil conditioner for use in conjunction with soil irrigation , comprising superabsorbent polymer (SAP) mixture and protein degrading enzyme , said SAP mixture having a high stability absorbency after each watering cycle used for irrigations.2. Polymeric soil conditioner according to claim 1 , said SAP being in the form of solid granular particles with diameter in the range from 0.2 mm to 3.0 mm.3. Polymeric soil conditioner according to claim 1 , wherein the SAP comprises a mixture of three polymers A claim 1 , B and C claim 1 , with a mixture ratio A:B:C from 85:13:2 percent by dry weight of SAP to 95:4.5:0.5 percent by dry weight claim 1 , preferable from 86:13:1 percent by dry weight to 92:6.5:1.5 percent by dry weight.4. Polymeric soil conditioner according to claim 1 , wherein polymer A is a synthetic copolymer having a chemical skeleton consisting of carbon atoms; and free carboxylic groups.5. Polymeric soil conditioner according to claim 1 , wherein the synthetic polymer A is a copolymer made of two types of monomers M1 and M2 claim 1 , having the co-monomeric ratio M1:M2 of 50:50 by mol percent and a neutralization degree between 45-80% claim 1 , whereinM1 is a co-monomer having free anhydride chemical groups,M2 is any monomer capable to copolymerize with monomer M1.6. Polymeric soil conditioner according to claim 1 , wherein said ...

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09-01-2020 дата публикации

ACTIVATED CARBON SORBENT INCLUDING NITROGEN AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME

Номер: US20200009532A1
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The present invention relates to activated carbon sorbents including nitrogen. In various embodiments, the present invention provides an activated carbon sorbent including a halogen- or halide-promoted activated carbon, the activated carbon sorbent particles including nitrogen in a surface layer of the sorbent particles. In various embodiments, the present invention provides a method of reducing the pollutant content in a pollutant-containing gas using the activated carbon sorbent. In various embodiments, the activated carbon sorbent can remove mercury from a mercury-containing gas that includes sulfur(VI) such as SOmore efficiently than other sorbents. 1. A method of removing mercury from a mercury-containing flue gas , the method comprising:{'sub': 2', '2', '2', '4', '4', '4', '2, 'sup': −', '−', '−', '−, 'combusting coal comprising an added promoter precursor that comprises NaBr, CaBr, NaCl, CaCl, KI, NaI, CaI, NHBr, NHCl, NHF, NaF, CaF, or a combination thereof, to form the mercury-containing flue gas comprising a halogen- or halide-promoter that comprises Cl, HCl, Br, HBr, I, HI, F, HF, or a combination thereof;'}adding a nitrogen-containing compound and activated carbon sorbent particles together or separately into the mercury-containing flue gas upstream of a particle separation device, the nitrogen-containing compound comprising an ammonium salt, ammonia, urea, an inorganic nitrogen compound, or a combination thereof;capturing mercury from the mercury-containing gas with the activated carbon sorbent particles; andremoving the activated carbon sorbent particles from the mercury-containing gas with the particle separation device.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the promoter comprises Br claim 1 , Cl claim 1 , I claim 1 , F claim 1 , ICl claim 1 , or a combination thereof.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the promoter precursor comprises KI claim 1 , NaI claim 1 , CaI claim 1 , or a combination thereof claim 1 , and the promoter comprises I claim 1 , HI ...

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14-01-2021 дата публикации

Biogenic activated carbon and methods of making and using same

Номер: US20210009427A1
Принадлежит: Carbon Technology Holdings LLC

Biogenic activated carbon compositions disclosed herein comprise at least 55 wt % carbon, some of which may be present as graphene, and have high surface areas, such as Iodine Numbers of greater than 2000. Some embodiments provide biogenic activated carbon that is responsive to a magnetic field. A continuous process for producing biogenic activated carbon comprises countercurrently contacting, by mechanical means, a feedstock with a vapor stream comprising an activation agent including water and/or carbon dioxide; removing vapor from the reaction zone; recycling at least some of the separated vapor stream, or a thermally treated form thereof, to an inlet of the reaction zone(s) and/or to the feedstock; and recovering solids from the reaction zone(s) as biogenic activated carbon. Methods of using the biogenic activated carbon are disclosed.

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15-01-2015 дата публикации

Methods and Systems for Capturing Carbon Dioxide and Producing a Fuel Using a Solvent Including a Nanoparticle Organic Hybrid Material and a Secondary Fluid

Номер: US20150014182A1
Принадлежит: Columbia University of New York

Methods and systems for capturing carbon dioxide and producing fuels such as alcohol using a solvent including a nanoparticle organic hybrid material and a secondary fluid are disclosed. In some embodiments, the methods include the following: providing a solvent including a nanoparticle organic hybrid material and a secondary fluid, the material being configured to capture carbon dioxide; introducing a gas including carbon dioxide to the solvent until the material is loaded with carbon dioxide; introducing at least one of catalysts for carbon dioxide reduction and a proton source to the solvent; heating the solvent including the material loaded with carbon dioxide until carbon dioxide loaded on the material is electrochemically converted to a fuel.

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03-02-2022 дата публикации

WATER-ABSORBENT RESIN PARTICLES

Номер: US20220031529A1
Автор: OKAZAWA Shiho
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Disclosed are water-absorbent resin particles including: a crosslinked polymer having a structural unit derived from an ethylenically unsaturated monomer including at least one compound selected from the group consisting of (meth)acrylic acid and a salt thereof, in which a proportion of (meth)acrylic acid and a salt thereof is 70 to 100 mol % with respect to a total amount of monomer units in the crosslinked polymer, and in a moisture retention test performed under reduced pressure, a moisture retention rate after 6 hours is 55% by mass or more, and a water retention capacity for a physiological saline solution is 32 to 70 g/g. 1. Water-absorbent resin particles comprising:a crosslinked polymer having a structural unit derived from an ethylenically unsaturated monomer including at least one compound selected from the group consisting of (meth)acrylic acid and a salt thereof,wherein a proportion of (meth)acrylic acid and a salt thereof is 70 to 100 mol % with respect to a total amount of monomer units in the crosslinked polymer, andin a moisture retention test performed under reduced pressure by the following measurement method, a moisture retention rate after 6 hours is 55% by mass or more, and a water retention capacity for a physiological saline solution is 32 to 70 g/g,the measurement method being performed as follows:2 g of the water-absorbent resin particles is added into 38 g of a physiological saline solution stirred at 600 rpm in a 100 ml beaker, the mixture is left to stand for 30 minutes at 25° C. from a timing when a vortex disappears, and thereby a swollen gel is prepared,20 g of the swollen gel is put into a non-woven fabric tea bag of 12 cm×10 cm defined in EDANA RVSP 241.283 (12), the bag is closed to be used for an evaluation sample, and a mass is measured, and [{'br': None, 'amount of swollen gel (g/g)=(mass of evaluation sample (g)−mass of tare g))/dry mass of water-absorbent resin particles contained in swollen gel to be measured (g), and'}, {'br ...

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12-01-2017 дата публикации

MATERIAL FOR RAPID GAS SORPTION IN LOUDSPEAKERS

Номер: US20170013350A1
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An assemblage of substantially round particles with a mean diameter between 0.1 and 4 mm, more preferable between 0.3 to 2 mm and most preferable between 0.8 to 1.2 mm, wherein the density of the assemblage determined by ISO 697 is between 250 kg/m3 and 400 kg/m3 is disclosed. The substantially round particles comprise at least one microporous material and optionally at least one binder, wherein the assemblage comprises a pore volume, wherein the pore volume comprises pores resulting from void space between different ones of the substantially round particles and pores within the substantially round particles. 1. An assemblage of substantially round particles with a mean diameter between 0.1 and 4 mm , more preferable between 0.3 to 2 mm and most preferable between 0.8 to 1.2 mm , wherein the density of the assemblage determined by ISO 697 is between 250 kg/m3 and 400 kg/m3 and wherein the substantially round particles comprise at least one microporous material and optionally at least one binder , wherein the assemblage comprises a pore volume , wherein the pore volume comprises pores resulting from void space between different ones of the substantially round particles and pores within the substantially round particles.2. The assemblage of claim 1 , wherein the pores have different radii claim 1 , and wherein claim 1 , if the pore volume has pores larger than 0.002 μm and smaller 100 μm in diameter claim 1 , at least 25% is comprised by pores having radii between 0.4 and 90 μm claim 1 , more preferable between 1 and 40 μm and most preferable between 2 and 203. The assemblage of claim 1 , wherein the assemblage is substantially monodisperse.4. The assemblage of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the substantially round particles contains at least one inside cavity within the substantially round particle claim 1 , wherein the at least one cavity occupies at least 3% and not more than 50% of the substantially round particle by volume.5. The assemblage of wherein the ...

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10-01-2019 дата публикации

TREATMENT METHOD OF RADIOACTIVE WASTE WATER CONTAINING RADIOACTIVE CESIUM AND RADIOACTIVE STRONTIUM

Номер: US20190013107A1
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The present invention provides a treatment method of radioactive waste water containing radioactive cesium and radioactive strontium, comprising passing the radioactive waste water containing radioactive cesium and radioactive strontium through an adsorption column packed with an adsorbent for cesium and strontium, to adsorb the radioactive cesium and radioactive strontium on the adsorbent, wherein the adsorbent for cesium and strontium comprises: at least one selected from crystalline silicotitanates represented by the general formulas: NaTiSiO.nHO, (NaK)TiSiO.mHO and KTiSiO.lHO wherein x represents a number of more than 0 and less than 1, and n, m and l each represents a number of 0 to 8; and at least one selected from titanate salts represented by the general formulas: NaTiO.qHO, (NaK)TiO.rHO and KTiO.tHO wherein y represents a number of more than 0 and less than 1, and q, r and t each represents a number of 0 to 10; wherein the adsorbent is a granular adsorbent having a grain size of 250 μm or more and 1200 μm or less, wherein the absorbent is packed to a height of 10 cm or more and 300 cm or less in the adsorption column, and wherein the radioactive waste water is passed through the adsorption column at a linear velocity (LV) of 1 m/h or more and 40 m/h or less and a space velocity (SV) of 200 hor less. 1. A treatment method of radioactive waste water containing radioactive cesium and radioactive strontium , comprising passing the radioactive waste water containing radioactive cesium , radioactive strontium , a Na ion , a Ca ion and a Mg ion through an adsorption column packed with an adsorbent for cesium and strontium , to adsorb the radioactive cesium and radioactive strontium on the adsorbent , [{'sub': 4', '4', '3', '16', '2', 'x', '(1-x)', '4', '4', '3', '16', '2', '4', '4', '3', '16', '2, 'at least one selected from crystalline silicotitanates represented by the general formulas: NaTiSiO.nHO, (NaK)TiSiO.mHO and KTiSiO.lHO wherein x represents a number of ...

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03-02-2022 дата публикации

SOLID SUPPORT COMPRISING CARBON NANOTUBES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO PRODUCE IT AND TO ADSORBE ORGANIC SUBSTANCES ON IT

Номер: US20220032264A1
Автор: VUONO Danilo
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Method for manufacturing an inert solid support with optionally functionalised carbon nanotubes (CNTs), comprising the steps of: i) providing an inert solid support and at least one catalytic metal associated with, or absorbed in, or adsorbed/deposited on, said support, said metal being optionally selected from among the group consisting of iron, cobalt, nickel, molybdenum and combinations thereof; ii) supplying a source of gaseous, liquid or solid carbon to the catalytic metal; iii) through chemical vapor deposition (CVD), depositing at least part of the carbon source at the catalytic metal as CNTs, stably connected to the inert solid support. The present invention further regards an inert solid support and a separation method. 1. Method for manufacturing inert solid supports with optionally functionalised carbon nanotubes (CNTs) , comprising steps of:i) providing inert solid supports and at least one catalytic metal absorbed in, or adsorbed or deposited on, said supports, said metal being optionally selected from among the group consisting of iron, cobalt, nickel, molybdenum and combinations thereof;ii) supplying a gaseous, liquid or solid carbon source to the catalytic metal;iii) through chemical vapor deposition (CVD), depositing at the catalytic metal at least part of the carbon source as CNTs, stably connected to the inert solid supports;wherein the inert solid supports are in the form of particulate, granule or pellet with an over-nanometric particle size distribution, that is inert solid supports having an average size distribution comprised from 0.1 mm to 5 mm, and wherein the CNTs are in the form of scattered bundles or tangle, grouped at the catalytic metal.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the inert solid supports are selected from among the group consisting of aluminium silicate (for example: mullite) claim 1 , silico-aluminates claim 1 , quartz sand claim 1 , quartz claim 1 , alumina or aluminium oxide (for example: corundum) claim 1 , ...

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19-01-2017 дата публикации

Composite absorbent particles

Номер: US20170013798A1
Принадлежит: Clorox Co

Composite particles and methods for making the same. An absorbent material is formed into a particle. An optional performance-enhancing active is coupled to the absorbent material before, during, or after the particle-forming process, homogeneously and/or in layers. Additionally, the composite absorbent particle may include a core material. Preferred methods for creating the absorbent particles include a pan agglomeration process, a high shear agglomeration process, a low shear agglomeration process, a high pressure agglomeration process, a low pressure agglomeration process, a rotary drum agglomeration process, a mix muller process, a roll press compaction process, a pin mixer process, a batch tumble blending mixer process, an extrusion process, and a fluid bed process.

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19-01-2017 дата публикации

POWDER, METHOD OF PRODUCING POWDER, AND ADSORPTION APPARATUS

Номер: US20170014798A1
Автор: Kobayashi Shintaro
Принадлежит: HOYA CORPORATION

The present invention provides that powder is mainly constituted from secondary particles of hydroxyapatite. The secondary particles are obtained by drying a slurry containing primary particles of hydroxyapatite and aggregates thereof and granulating the primary particles and the aggregates. A bulk density of the powder is 0.65 g/mL or more and a specific surface area of the secondary particles is 70 m/g or more. The powder of the present invention has high strength and is capable of exhibiting superior adsorption capability when it is used for an adsorbent an adsorption apparatus has. 1. A method of producing powder including secondary particles mainly formed of hydroxyapatite , the method comprising:mixing a first liquid containing a calcium source to be a raw material of the hydroxyapatite with a second liquid containing a phosphoric source to be the raw material of the hydroxyapatite to obtain a mixture;reacting the calcium source with the phosphoric source with stirring the mixture to obtain a slurry containing primary particles of the hydroxyapatite and aggregates thereof;physically crushing the aggregates contained in the slurry to disperse the crushed aggregates in the slurry; andgranulating the primary particles and the crushed aggregates by spraying and drying the slurry to obtain the secondary particles.2. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein power for stirring the mixture is in the range of 0.75 to 2.0 W per 1 L of the mixture.3. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein a content of the calcium source in the first liquid is in the range of 5 to 15 wt % and a content of the phosphoric source in the second liquid is in the range of 10 to 25 wt %.4. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the mixing the first liquid with the second liquid is performed by dropping the second liquid into the first liquid at a rate of 1 to 40 L/hour.5. The method as claimed in claim 4 , wherein a time for dropping the second liquid into the first liquid is in the ...

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19-01-2017 дата публикации

Poly(Meth)Acrylic Acid (Salt)-Based Particulate Absorbent, and Production Method

Номер: US20170014801A1
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[Problem] To provide, at low cost, a disposable diaper that presents no difficulties in disposable diaper manufacture in humid climates, and that has a minimal amount of flowback, and rapid absorption time. 1. A particulate water-absorbing agent comprising a poly (meth)acrylic acid (salt)-based water-absorbing resin as a main component , whereinthe particulate water-absorbing agent has:a particle size distribution of a weight average particle diameter of 300 to 500 μm,a blocking ratio after moisture absorption when left for one hour at 25° C. and 90% relative humidity of 20% or less,a surface tension of 60 mN/m or more, anda gel capillary absorption (GCA) of 28.0 g/g or more.2. The particulate water-absorbing agent according to claim 1 , wherein the particulate water-absorbing agent is surface crosslinked.3. The particulate water-absorbing agent according to claim 1 , wherein the particulate water-absorbing agent has a fluid retention capacity without pressure (CRC) of 28 g/g or more.4. The particulate water-absorbing agent according to claim 1 , wherein the particulate water-absorbing agent has a fluid retention capacity under pressure (AAP) of 25 g/g or more.5. The particulate water-absorbing agent according to claim 1 , wherein the particulate water-absorbing agent has a water absorption time by Vortex method of 40 seconds or less.6. The particulate water-absorbing agent according to claim 1 , wherein the particulate water-absorbing agent has a surface tension of 65 mN/m or more.7. The particulate water-absorbing agent according to claim 1 , wherein the particulate water-absorbing agent has a gel capillary absorption (GCA) of 30.0 g/g or more.8. The particulate water-absorbing agent according to claim 1 , comprising water-insoluble inorganic fine particles.9. The particulate water-absorbing agent according to claim 8 , wherein the water-insoluble inorganic fine particles content is from 0.01 to 1.0% by weight per 100% by weight of the polyacrylic acid (salt)- ...

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18-01-2018 дата публикации

RESIN NANOCOMPOSITE, METHOD FOR PREPARING THE SAME, AND METHOD FOR TREATING SEWAGE WITH THE SAME

Номер: US20180015441A1
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A resin nanocomposite, including a resin skeleton structure and nanoparticles. The resin skeleton structure is an aminated polystyrene. The nanoparticles are dispersed in the resin skeleton structure. The specific area of the nanocomposite is between 50 and 300 m/g, and the pore size thereof is between 5 and 40 nm. The invention also provides a method for preparing the resin nanocomposite, the method including: 1) mixing and dissolving a linear polyethylene with a chloromethyl polystyrene or a polyvinyl chloride to yield a polymer solution, and adding the nanoparticles to the polymer solution; 2) adding an alcohol solution to liquid nitrogen; adding the mixed solution dropwise to the liquid nitrogen to yield a mixture; allowing the mixture to stand; collecting, washing and drying resin beads to yield a composite material; and 3) adding the composite material to an amine solution for reaction, and washing and drying the resulting product. 1. A resin nanocomposite , comprising a resin skeleton structure and nanoparticles;{'sup': '2', 'wherein the resin skeleton structure is an aminated polystyrene; the nanoparticles are dispersed in the resin skeleton structure; a specific area of the nanocomposite is between 50 and 300 m/g, and a pore size of the nanocomposite is between 5 and 40 nm.'}2. The nanocomposite of claim 1 , wherein an anion exchange capacity of the nanocomposite is between 0.5 and 3.0 mmol/g claim 1 , and the nanoparticles account for between 1 and 30 percent by weight of total weight of the nanocomposite.3. The nanocomposite of claim 1 , wherein characteristic absorption peaks are present at 1650-1630 cm claim 1 , 1230-1200 cm claim 1 , and <1000 cmin an infrared spectrum of the nanocomposite and respectively correspond to an N—H bending vibration claim 1 , a C—N stretching vibration claim 1 , and the nanoparticles.4. The nanocomposite of claim 2 , wherein characteristic absorption peaks are present at 1650-1630 cm claim 2 , 1230-1200 cm claim 2 , and < ...

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19-01-2017 дата публикации

ELECTRO-SPUN FIBERS AND APPLICATIONS THEREOF

Номер: US20170016144A1
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A supported nanofiber medium useful for segregating chemical species is provided by selecting a polymer, selecting a substrate; and electrospinning the polymer to form a nanofiber medium on the supporting substrate. When the substrate is a planar surface, the nanofiber medium will be a mat suitable for conducting chromatographic separation. When the substrate is a filament, the nanofiber medium is an annular mat suitable for solid phase microextraction. The nanofiber media formed may be selectively cross-linked and at least partially carbonized to carbon nanofibers. The nanofiber medium is supported on the substrate without the use of binder material. 1. A method for analytically separating at least two chemical species , comprising the steps of:providing a separation medium, comprising a mat of nanofibers disposed on a surface of a substrate;providing at least two chemical species, mixed together in an appropriate solvent; andseparating the at least two chemical species from each other through contact of the mixture with the separation medium.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein:the separating step is achieved by ultrathin layer chromatography (UTLC);the substrate surface is planar and the mat of nanofibers on the planar surface has a thickness in the range of from about 11.5 to about 17.4 microns and has an average fiber diameter in the range of from about 150 to about 400 nm, such that the separation medium is a UTLC stationary phase; andthe mixture of the at least two chemical species in the appropriate solvent is a UTLC mobile phase.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein: placing the UTLC mobile phase onto the UTLC stationary phase; and', 'drawing the UTLC mobile phase upward by capillary action., 'the ultra-thin chromatography separating step is achieved by the steps of4. The method of claim 1 , wherein: placing the UTLC mobile phase onto the UTLC stationary phase; and', 'drawing the UTLC mobile phase upward by capillary action., 'the ultra-thin chromatography ...

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17-01-2019 дата публикации

Composition for the Purification of Flue Gas

Номер: US20190015778A1
Принадлежит: Lhoist Recherche et Développement S.A.

The invention relates to a composition for the purification of flue gas containing 35 to 99 wt. % of a powder of an alkali metal salt of carbonic acid and 1 to 65 wt. % of a powder of an absorptive material, wherein the powder of an absorptive material has a specific pore volume that is equal to or greater than 0.1 cm/g. The invention also relates to a process for dry flue gas purification and the use of an absorptive material to improve the flowability and/or storability and/or HF absorptivity of an alkali metal salt of carbonic acid. 120.-. (canceled)21. A composition for the purification of flue gas , said composition containing , in each case based on the total weight of the composition:a. 35 to 50 wt. % of a powder of an alkali metal salt of carbonic acid; andb. 50 to 65 wt. % of a powder of an absorptive material;wherein said powder of said absorptive material has a specific pore volume that is equal to or greater than 0.1 cm3/g, and wherein said absorptive material is an absorbent for sulfur oxides and/or an absorbent for hydrogen chloride and/or hydrogen fluoride, and wherein said alkali metal salt of carbonic acid is selected from the group consisting of sodium hydrogen carbonate, sodium carbonate, sodium sesquicarbonate, potassium hydrogen carbonate, potassium sesquicarbonate, and mixtures thereof.22. The composition according to claim 21 , wherein said powder of said alkali metal salt of carbonic acid has a particle size dof less than 50 μm; and/or wherein said powder of said alkali metal salt of carbonic acid has a particle size dof less than 180 μm.23. The composition according to claim 21 , wherein said alkali metal salt of carbonic acid is sodium hydrogen carbonate and/or sodium sesquicarbonate.24. The composition according to claim 21 , wherein said absorptive material is selected from the group consisting of limestone claim 21 , quicklime claim 21 , hydrated lime claim 21 , dolomite claim 21 , dolomitic quicklime claim 21 , dolomitic hydrated lime ...

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17-01-2019 дата публикации

POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

Номер: US20190015794A1
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The invention relates to a power distribution system (), especially a Power-over-Ethernet system, comprising at least one dominant sensor, which may be located within a powered device () like a lighting device, and at least one non-dominant sensor, which may be located within another powered device (), wherein the power distribution system is adapted such that in a system low power mode the at least one dominant sensor () consumes power provided by a power providing unit () and the at least one non-dominant sensor () does not consume the provided power and that the power distribution system () switches from the system low power mode to a system high power mode, if the at least one dominant sensor () has sensed an event. Since in the system low power mode the at least one non-dominant sensor does not consume power, the power consumption can be reduced. 1. A power distribution system comprising:a power providing unit for providing power,sensors for sensing an event,an assignment providing unit for providing assignments assigning at least one sensor to a dominant class, thereby defining at least one dominant sensor, and assigning at least one other sensor to a non-dominant class, thereby defining at least one non-dominant sensor,wherein the power distribution system is operable in a system low power mode, in which the power distribution system consumes less power, and a system high power mode, in which the power distribution system consumes more power, wherein the power distribution system is adapted such that in the system low power mode the at least one dominant sensor consumes the provided power and the at least one non-dominant sensor does not consume the provided power and that the power distribution system switches from the system low power mode to the system high power mode, if the at least one dominant sensor has sensed an event.2. The power distribution system as defined in claim 1 , wherein the sensors include a presence sensor and/or a temperature sensor and ...

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17-01-2019 дата публикации

SUPERFICIALLY POROUS MATERIALS COMPRISING A COATED CORE HAVING NARROW PARTICLE SIZE DISTRIBUTION; PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION THEREOF; AND USE THEREOF FOR CHROMATOGRAPHIC SEPARATIONS

Номер: US20190015815A1
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The present invention provides novel chromatographic materials, e.g., for chromatographic separations, processes for its preparation and separations devices containing the chromatographic material; separations devices, chromatographic columns and kits comprising the same; and methods for the preparation thereof. The chromatographic materials of the invention are chromatographic materials comprising having a narrow particle size distribution. 1. A superficially porous material comprising a coated core and one or more layers of a porous shell material surrounding the coated core , wherein said coated core comprises a substantially nonporous core material coated with a core-coating material.2. The superficially porous material of claim 1 , wherein the material is comprised of superficially porous particles.3. The superficially porous material of claim 1 , wherein the material is a superficially porous monolith.4. The superficially porous material of claim 2 , wherein the material has a substantially narrow particle size distribution.5. The superficially porous material of claim 2 , wherein the substantially nonporous core material has a substantially narrow particle size distribution.6. The superficially porous material of claim 2 , wherein the 90/10 ratio of particle sizes is from 1.00-1.55.7. The superficially porous material of claim 6 , wherein the 90/10 ratio of particle sizes is from 1.00-1.10.8. The superficially porous material of claim 7 , wherein the 90/10 ratio of particle sizes is from 1.05-1.10.9. The superficially porous material of claim 6 , wherein the 90/10 ratio of particle sizes is from 1.10-1.55.10. The superficially porous material of claim 9 , wherein the 90/10 ratio of particle sizes is from 1.10-1.50.11. The superficially porous material of claim 10 , wherein the 90/10 ratio of particle sizes is from 1.30-1.45.12. The superficially porous material of claim 1 , wherein the material has chromatographically enhancing pore geometry.13. The ...

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18-01-2018 дата публикации

High-purity composite materials, methods of making high-purity composite materials, and methods of using high-purity composite materials

Номер: US20180016190A1
Автор: BO Wang
Принадлежит: Imerys Filtration Minerals Inc

A composite filter aid may include acid-washed diatomaceous earth and a low extractable metal mineral. A method for making a composite material may include blending an acid-washed diatomaceous earth and a low extractable metal mineral, adding a binder to the blended diatomaceous earth and low extractable metal mineral, and forming the composite material from the acid-washed diatomaceous earth, the low extractable metal mineral, and the binder. A method for filtering a liquid may include providing a liquid for filtering and filtering the liquid through a composite filter aid that includes an acid-washed diatomaceous earth and a low extractable metal mineral.

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16-01-2020 дата публикации

Alkaline earth metal ion adsorbent, and production method of the same, and alkaline earth metal ion-containing liquid treatment apparatus

Номер: US20200016570A1
Принадлежит: Ebara Corp, Titan Kogyo KK

Provided is a particulate alkaline earth metal ion adsorbent having a large adsorption capacity. The particulate alkaline earth metal ion adsorbent comprising: a potassium hydrogen dititanate hydrate represented by a chemical formula K 2-x H x O.2TiO 2 .nH 2 O, wherein x is 0.5 or more and 1.3 or less, and n is greater than 0; and no binder, wherein the particulate alkaline earth metal ion adsorbent has a particle size range of 150 μm or more and 1000 μm or less.

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16-01-2020 дата публикации

PRODUCT FOR OIL POLLUTION REMEDIATION

Номер: US20200016572A1
Автор: Hall WIlliam T.
Принадлежит: FAYETTEVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY

The invention is both a product and a method for the safe, harmless and effective remediation of oil spills on water and on land. The oil can then be successfully recovered from the product for use. The invention also allows for the reuse of two waste products—post consumer plastics and coal combustion product—into a material that is used for the clean-up of oil spills and for site remediation. Furthermore, the used product can be reprocessed post use into more usable product. 1. A product for the absorption of oils comprising:the solidified mixture of oil, melted plastic, and coal combustion product;wherein said oil, plastic, and coal combustion product are present in a ratio of between 45%-55% oil, 20% to 30% plastic, and 20%-30% coal combustion product.2. A product for the absorption of oils according to wherein said plastic is selected from the group consisting of polyester claim 1 , polyethylene terephthalate claim 1 , polyethylene claim 1 , high-density polyethylene claim 1 , polyvinyl chloride claim 1 , Polyvinylidene chloride claim 1 , low-density polyethylene claim 1 , polypropylene claim 1 , polystyrene claim 1 , high-impact polystyrene claim 1 , polyamides also known as nylons claim 1 , acrylonitrile butadiene styrene claim 1 , polycarbonate and polyurethanes.3. A product for the absorption of oils according to wherein said coal combustion product is selected from the group consisting of coal ash claim 1 , boiler slag claim 1 , and flue-gas desulphurization products.4. A product for the absorption of oils according to wherein said product has a particle sizes of between about 1 mm and 100 mm.5. A product for the absorption of oils according to wherein said product has a density of less than 1.0 g/cm.6. A product for the absorption of oils according to wherein said plastic is a melted and resolidified shredded plastic.7. A method of making an oil remediation product comprising:heating a petroleum or crude oil until bubbling;adding plastic to the heated oil ...

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28-01-2016 дата публикации

METHOD FOR MAKING ACTIVATED CARBON-SUPPORTED TRANSITION METAL-BASED NANOPARTICLES

Номер: US20160023921A1
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Methods for making activated carbon-supported transition metal-based nanoparticles include (a) impregnated activated carbon with at least one transition metal-containing compound, and (b) heating the impregnated activated carbon at a temperature and for a time sufficient to carbothermally reduce the transition metal-containing compound. Also disclosed are activated carbon-supported transition metal-based nanoparticles produced by such methods. Further disclosed are methods for treating water and waste streams that include contacting the water or waste streams with the activated carbon-supported transition metal-based nanoparticles. 1. A method for making activated carbon-supported transition metal-based nanoparticles , the method comprising:impregnated activated carbon with at least one transition metal-containing compound; andheating the impregnated activated carbon in an inert atmosphere at a temperature and for a time sufficient to carbothermally reduce the at least one transition metal-containing compound.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the at least one transition metal is chosen from iron claim 1 , zinc claim 1 , titanium claim 1 , nickel claim 1 , copper claim 1 , zirconium claim 1 , hafnium claim 1 , vanadium claim 1 , niobium claim 1 , cobalt claim 1 , manganese claim 1 , platinum claim 1 , aluminum claim 1 , barium claim 1 , bismuth claim 1 , and combinations thereof.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the at least one transition metal-containing compound is chosen from transition metal salts and oxides claim 1 , and combinations thereof.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the at least one transition metal-containing compound is chosen from FeCO claim 1 , FeCO claim 1 , Fe(NO) claim 1 , FeO claim 1 , FeO claim 1 , FeCl claim 1 , Zr(SO) claim 1 , ZrO(NO) claim 1 , MnOhydrates thereof claim 1 , and combinations thereof.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the at least one transition metal-containing compound is mixed with at least one solvent to form a ...

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28-01-2016 дата публикации

FILTER AND METHODS FOR HEAVY METAL REMEDIATION OF WATER

Номер: US20160023922A1
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A liquid filter article, including: 1. A liquid filter article , comprising: a first stage having a first adsorbent, the first adsorbent including an activated carbon honeycomb infused with a plurality of zero valent iron nanoparticles; and', 'a second stage having a second adsorbent, the second adsorbent being selected from iron oxide particles supported on activated carbon honeycomb, iron oxide particles supported on activated alumina honeycomb, or a combination thereof, wherein the first stage is in fluid communication with the second stage., 'a housing having an inlet, an outlet, and an adsorbent bed there between, the bed comprising2. The article of wherein the iron oxide particles in the second stage are magnetite.3. The article of wherein the plurality of zero valent iron nanoparticles is from 15 to 40 wt % based on the total weight of the activated carbon honeycomb in the first stage.4. The article of wherein the iron oxide particles supported on the activated carbon honeycomb in the second adsorbent is present in from 20 to 40 wt % based on the total weight of the activated carbon honeycomb.5. The article of wherein the iron oxide particles supported on the activated alumina honeycomb in the second adsorbent is present in from 20 to 40 wt % based on the total weight of the activated alumina honeycomb.6. The article of wherein the fluid communication between the first stage and the second stage is direct physical contact between the first and second stage.7140. The article of wherein the fluid communication between the first stage and the second stage is indirect and having an enclosed spatial gap () between the first and second stage.8. The article of further comprising a flow control material that redistributes the liquid flow into the article claim 1 , through the article claim 1 , exiting the article claim 1 , or a combination thereof claim 1 , and the flow control material being disposed in the article: before claim 1 , after claim 1 , between claim 1 , ...

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25-01-2018 дата публикации

Carbon Block/Filtration Bed/Conical Reactor with Fluidized Bed System Allowing Small Sorbent Particles to Regenerate Fluid During Extracorporeal Blood Treatment

Номер: US20180021695A1
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Methods and devices for powdered sorbent regeneration of biologic fluids are disclosed. The present invention includes three novel methods, which may be used singly or in any combination, for constraining or immobilizing powders so that they can be perfused with a biological fluid or dialysate: a porous carbon block filter, a filtration bed of very fine powder, and a cone-shaped reactor. 1. A regeneration system for a biologic fluid in extracorporeal blood treatment comprising:a housing comprising an interior volume and at least one inlet and at least one outlet;a solid filtration module comprising a surface adsorptive agent positioned within the housing between the inlet and the interior volume;a bed of sorbent particles positioned within the housing between the filtration block and the outlet; anda cone shaped reactor placed below the solid filtration module to create a fluidized bed within it, keeping most of the larger sorbent particles within the reactor and allowing the fine particles to flow with perfusing solution to form the above bed of particles.2. The regeneration system of claim 1 , wherein the filtration module and bed of sorbent particles are arranged within the housing relative to the inlet and outlet such that fluid entering the housing through the inlet fluidizes the bed of sorbent particles claim 1 , and passes through the filtration block before exiting the housing though the outlet claim 1 , and the cone shaped reactor is placed below the filtration module claim 1 , allowing collection of sorbent particles from the filtration bed which fall off of the filtration module when flow is stopped.3. The regeneration system of claim 1 , wherein the sorbent particles do not penetrate the filtration module to exit the housing through the outlet.4. The regeneration system of claim 1 , wherein the filtration module comprises activated carbon.5. The regeneration system of claim 1 , wherein the filtration module comprises a body of compressed activated carbon ...

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10-02-2022 дата публикации

CARBON DIOXIDE ADSORBENT AND CARBON DIOXIDE PROCESSING SYSTEM

Номер: US20220040667A1
Принадлежит: KAWASAKI JUKOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHA

A carbon dioxide adsorbent including silica gel and an amine compound carried by the silica gel. The silica gel has a spherical shape, a particle size ranging from 1 mm to 5 mm inclusive, an average pore diameter ranging from 10 nm to 100 nm inclusive, a pore volume ranging from 0.1 cm/g to 1.3 cm/g inclusive, and a waterproof property N that is defined by an expression (1) and that is not lower than 45%, 1. A carbon dioxide adsorbent comprisingsilica gel andan amine compound that is carried by the silica gel,{'sup': 3', '3, 'claim-text': {'br': None, 'i': N', 'W/W, 'sub': '0', '=()×100\u2003\u2003(1)'}, 'wherein the silica gel has: (i) a spherical shape, (ii) a particle size ranging from 1 mm to 5 mm inclusive, (iii) an average pore diameter ranging from 10 nm to 100 nm inclusive, (iv) a pore volume ranging from 0.1 cm/g to 1.3 cm/g inclusive, and (v) a waterproof property N that is defined by an expression (1) and that is not lower than 45%,'}whereN is the waterproof property in percentage (%) of the silica gel,{'sub': '0', 'Wis a total number of particles of the silica gel immersed in water,'}{'sub': '0', 'W is a number of particles of the silica gel not subjected to breakage out of W.'}2. The carbon dioxide adsorbent according to claim 1 , wherein the amine compound is at least one compound selected from a group of amines having at least one hydroxyl group and polyamines.3. The carbon dioxide adsorbent according to claim 1 , whereinthe silica gel has an average pore diameter in a range of from 10 nm to less than 100 nm, andthe amine compound is an amine compound that reversibly desorbs carbon dioxide.4. The carbon dioxide adsorbent according to claim 1 , wherein the silica gel has an average pore diameter in a range of from 10 nm to 80 nm.5. A carbon dioxide processing system comprising an adsorption vessel including a moving bed claim 1 , the moving bed being formed in an interior of the adsorption vessel by the carbon dioxide adsorbent according to claim 1 , ...

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24-01-2019 дата публикации

Composition for the Purification of Flue Gas

Номер: US20190022578A1
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The invention relates to a composition for the purification of flue gas containing 1 to 99 wt. % of a powder of a sodium salt of carbonic acid and 1 to 99 wt. % of a powder of an absorptive material, wherein the powder of an absorptive material has a specific pore volume that is equal to or greater than 0.1 cm/g. The invention also relates to a process for dry flue gas purification and the use of an absorptive material to improve the flowability and/or storability and/or HF absorptivity of a sodium salt of carbonic acid. 120.-. (canceled)21. A composition for the purification of flue gas , said composition containing , in each case based on the total weight of the composition:a. 13 to 30 wt. % of a powder of a sodium salt of carbonic acid; andb. 70 to 87 wt. % of a powder of an absorptive material,{'sup': '3', 'sub': '50', 'wherein said powder of said absorptive material has a specific pore volume that is equal to or greater than 0.1 cm/g and wherein said absorptive material is an absorbent for sulfur oxides and/or an absorptive material for hydrogen chloride and/or hydrogen fluoride, and wherein said powder of said sodium salt of carbonic acid has a particle size dof less than 50 μm.'}22. The composition according to claim 21 , wherein said composition contains 13 to 20 wt. % of said powder of said sodium salt of carbonic acid claim 21 , based on the total weight of the composition claim 21 , and/or wherein said composition contains 80 to 87 wt. % of said powder of said absorptive material claim 21 , based on the total weight of the composition.23. The composition according to claim 21 , wherein said powder of said sodium salt of carbonic acid has a particle size dof less than 45 μm claim 21 , and/or wherein said powder of said sodium salt of carbonic acid has a particle size dof less than 180 μm.24. The composition according to claim 21 , wherein said sodium salt of carbonic acid is selected from the group consisting of sodium hydrogen carbonate claim 21 , sodium ...

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24-01-2019 дата публикации

Porous Carbon Material, Method for Manufacturing Same, Filter, Sheet, and Catalyst Carrier

Номер: US20190023578A1
Принадлежит: DEXERIALS CORPORATION

A porous carbon material 1. A porous carbon materialwherein a particle diameter is 10 μm or more but 1 cm or less;{'sup': '3', 'wherein a bulk specific gravity is 0.20 g/cmor more; and'}{'sup': '3', 'wherein a mesopore volume is 0.10 cm/g or more.'}2. The porous carbon material according to claim 1 , wherein the porous carbon material comprises a plant-derived material.3. The porous carbon material according to claim 2 , wherein the plant-derived material is chaff.4. A filter comprising{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'the porous carbon material according to .'}5. The filter according to claim 4 , wherein the filter is for water purification.6. The filter according to claim 4 , wherein the filter is for air cleaning.7. A filter cartridge comprising{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00004', 'claim 4'}, 'the filter according to .'}8. A sheet comprising{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'the porous carbon material according to .'}9. A catalyst carrier comprising{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'the porous carbon material according to .'}10. A method for producing the porous carbon material according to claim 1 , the method comprising:pressure-molding a plant-derived material to thereby obtain a molded product,carbonizing the molded product to thereby obtain a carbonized product, andactivating the carbonized product.11. The method for producing the porous carbon material according to claim 10 , wherein the plant-derived material is chaff.12. The method for producing the porous carbon material according to claim 10 , wherein the molded product is obtained by pressure-molding the plant-derived material having a water content of 3% by mass or more but 30% by mass or less. The present invention relates to a porous carbon material, and a method for producing the porous carbon material, and a filter, a sheet, and a catalyst carrier.Porous carbon materials represented by activated carbon are obtained by activating charred products, ...

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23-01-2020 дата публикации

Novel Chromatography Media

Номер: US20200023338A1
Принадлежит: GE Healthcare BioProcess R&D AB

The present invention relates to a novel chromatography media, more closely a novel IMAC (Immobilized Metal Affinity Chromatography) media. The novel chromatography media comprises a pentaligand and provides high dynamic binding capacity as well as high purity of the sample proteins purified on the media of the invention. 1. An immobilized metal affinity chromatography (IMAC) medium , comprising a pentadentate ligand coupled to a 5-60 μm diameter chromatography bead Q.3. The medium according to claim 2 , wherein the QB10% is at least 3 times more.4. The medium according to claim 1 , wherein Q is a porous natural or synthetic polymer claim 1 , preferably agarose.5. The medium according to claim 1 , wherein Q is made of agarose and the diameter of Q is 30-40 μm.6. The medium according to claim 1 , wherein Q is dextran coated.7. The medium according to claim 2 , wherein n is 2 claim 2 , i.e. ethylene and S should preferably be a hydrophilic chain of C and O comprising at least 3 atoms.8. The medium according to claim 2 , wherein the Q adsorbent is charged with metal ions selected from the group that consists of Cu2+ claim 2 , Ni2+ claim 2 , Zn2+ claim 2 , Co2+ claim 2 , Fe3+ and Ga3+.9. The method according to claim 1 , wherein Q comprises magnetic particles.10. A method for purification of a biomolecule on an IMAC medium comprising loading a sample on a medium according to one or more of the above claims claim 1 , wherein the sample comprises chelating agents claim 1 , such as EDTA claim 1 , and the dynamic binding capacity at QB10% is more than double compared to conventional IMAC media.11. The method according to claim 10 , wherein the IMAC medium is a pentadentate medium of and QB10% is 3 to 6 times higher.12. The method according to claim 10 , wherein the biomolecule is labelled with at least two claim 10 , preferably at least six claim 10 , His-residues.13. An IMAC medium comprising a tetra or pentadentate ligand coupled to a chromatography bead made of agarose ...

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28-01-2021 дата публикации

CHROMATOGRAPHIC MATERIALS FOR THE SEPARATION OF UNSATURATED MOLECULES

Номер: US20210023531A1
Принадлежит: WATERS TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

The present disclosure relates to a method of separating a compound of interest, particularly unsaturated compound(s) of interest, from a mixture. The compound is separated using a column having a chromatographic stationary phase material for various different modes of chromatography containing a first substituent and a second substituent. The first substituent minimizes compound retention variation over time under chromatographic conditions. The second substituent chromatographically and selectively retains the compound by incorporating one or more aromatic, polyaromatic, heterocyclic aromatic, or polyheterocyclic aromatic hydrocarbon groups, each group being optionally substituted with an aliphatic group. In some examples, the present disclosure can include a chromatographic system having a chromatographic column having a stationary phase with a chromatographic substrate containing silica, metal oxide, an inorganic-organic hybrid material, a group of block copolymers, or a combination thereof. 2. The stationary phase of claim 1 , wherein the surface of X is subject to alkoxylation by a chromatographic mobile phase under chromatographic conditions.3. The stationary phase of claim 2 , wherein a substantial portion of the surface of X does not undergo alkoxylation by a chromatographic mobile phase under chromatographic conditions.4. The stationary phase of claim 1 , wherein the surface of X does not comprise silica claim 1 , and b=0 or c=0.5. The stationary phase of claim 1 , wherein the chromatographic stationary phase is adapted for supercritical fluid chromatography.6. The stationary phase of claim 1 , wherein the chromatographic stationary phase is adapted for carbon dioxide based chromatography.7. A column claim 1 , capillary column claim 1 , microfluidic device or apparatus for normal phase chromatography claim 1 , high-pressure liquid chromatography claim 1 , solvated gas chromatography claim 1 , supercritical fluid chromatography claim 1 , sub-critical fluid ...

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28-01-2021 дата публикации

MAGNETIC COMPOSITE CONTAINING POLYETHYLENIMINE FUNCTIONALIZED ACTIVED CARBON AND METHODS THEREOF

Номер: US20210023533A1

A polymer/activated carbon composite made up of a branched polyethylenimine and magnetic cores involving FeOdisposed activated carbon. The magnetic cores have activated carbonyl groups on the surface. A process for removing organic dyes, such as methyl red, as well as heavy metal ions from a polluted aqueous solution or an industrial wastewater utilizing the composite is introduced. A method of synthesizing the polymer/activated carbon composites is also specified. 1: A composite , which is a product formed by a reaction of:{'sub': 3', '4, 'a magnetic core comprising FeOdisposed on activated carbon; and'}a branched polyethylenimine,wherein:{'sub': 3', '4, 'the FeOis in the form of nanoparticles having an average particle size of 1-100 nm; and'}the magnetic core comprises activated carbonyl groups on a surface of the magnetic core.2: The composite of claim 1 , wherein the activated carbonyl group is an acyl halide group.3: The composite of claim 1 , wherein the branched polyethylenimine is bonded to the surface of the magnetic core via an amide linkage.4: The composite of claim 1 , wherein the branched polyethylenimine has a number average molecular weight in a range of 200-80 claim 1 ,000 Da.5: The composite of claim 1 , wherein a weight ratio of the FeOnanoparticles to the activated carbon is in a range of 2:3 to 3:1.6: The composite of claim 1 , which has a surface area of 140-180 m/g.7: The composite of claim 1 , which has a pore volume of 0.2-0.28 cm/g claim 1 , and a pore size of 4-8 nm.8: A method of preparing the composite of claim 2 , the method comprising:treating an activated carbon with an acid to form a carboxylated carbon;mixing the carboxylated carbon, a Fe(II) salt, a Fe(III) salt, and a base in the presence of a solvent to form a mixture;heating the mixture to form a magnetic carbon;mixing the magnetic carbon and a halide reagent to form the magnetic core; andreacting the magnetic core with the branched polyethylenimine thereby forming the composite, ...

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28-01-2021 дата публикации

POROUS CARBON MATERIAL COMPOSITES AND THEIR PRODUCTION PROCESS, ADSORBENTS, COSMETICS, PURIFICATION AGENTS, AND COMPOSITE PHOTOCATALYST MATERIALS

Номер: US20210023535A1
Принадлежит: SONY CORPORATION

A porous carbon material composite formed of a porous carbon material and a functional material and equipped with high functionality. The porous carbon material composite is formed of (A) a porous carbon material obtainable from a plant-derived material having a silicon (Si) content of 5 wt % or higher as a raw material; and (B) a functional material adhered on the porous carbon material, and has a specific surface area of 10 m/g or greater as determined by the nitrogen BET method and a pore volume of 0.1 cm/g or greater as determined by the BJH method and MP method. 1. A process for producing a porous carbon material composite , the process comprising:carbonizing a silicon-containing plant-derived material at from 800° C. to 1,400° C. and generating a precursor carbonized material;reducing the silicon in the precursor carbonized material by treating the carbonized material with a hydrofluoric acid or an alkali;activating the precursor carbonized material by subjecting the precursor carbonized material to a steam stream and generation a porous carbon material; andcausing a functional material to adhere on the porous carbon material.2. The process of claim 1 , comprising activating the precursor carbonized material by subjecting the precursor carbonized material to the steam stream for at least two hours claim 1 , the steam being at a temperature of 900 degrees Centigrade.3. The process of claim 1 , comprising reducing the silicon in the precursor carbonized material by treating the carbonized material with the hydrofluoric acid.4. The process for producing the porous carbon material composite according to claim 1 , wherein:the plant-derived material has a silicon content of 5 wt % or higher;the porous carbon material has a silicon content of 1 wt % or lower; and{'sup': 2', '3, 'the porous carbon material composite has a specific surface area of 10 m/g or greater as determined by the nitrogen BET method and a pore volume of 0.1 cm/g or greater as determined by the ...

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28-01-2021 дата публикации

Systems and Methods for Separating Radium from Lead, Bismuth, and Thorium

Номер: US20210024365A1
Автор: OHara Matthew J.
Принадлежит: BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE

Systems for separating Ra from a mixture comprising at least Ra, Pb, Bi, and Th are provided. The systems can include: a first vessel housing a first media and Th or Bi; a second vessel in fluid communication with the first vessel, the second vessel housing a second media and Pb; and a third vessel in fluid communication with the second vessel, the third vessel housing a third media and Ra, wherein at least one of the first, second, or third medias are different from the other media. 1. A system for separating Ra from a mixture comprising at least Ra , Pb , Bi , and Th , the system comprising:a first vessel housing a first media and either Pb or Bi and/or Th; anda second vessel in fluid communication with the first vessel, the second vessel housing a second media and Ra, wherein the first media is different from the second media.2. The system of wherein the first media is associated with Bi and/or Th and comprises a quaternary amine on a polystyrene divinylbenzene copolymer.3. The system of wherein the second media is associated with Ra and comprises a silica support.4. The system of wherein the first media is associated with Pb and comprises 18-crown-6 and 1-octanol on Amberchrom CG-71 polymer support.5. The system of wherein the second media is associated with Ra comprises a on silica support.6. The system of wherein the first media size is less than 100 μm.7. The system of wherein the second media size is greater than 100 μm.8. A system for separating Ra from a mixture comprising at least Ra claim 1 , Pb claim 1 , Bi claim 1 , and Th claim 1 , the system comprising:a first vessel housing a first media and Th and/or Bi; anda second vessel in fluid communication with the first vessel, the second vessel housing a first media and Pb, wherein the first media is different from the second media.9. The system of wherein the first vessel is in fluid communication with raw material supply.10. The system of wherein the first vessel is in fluid communication with a wash ...

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28-01-2021 дата публикации

A device for treating roof runoff

Номер: US20210024377A1
Принадлежит: UNIVERSITY OF CANTERBURY

A device for treating roof runoff has a first tube adapted to be axially aligned with, and in fluid communication with, an outlet of a downpipe. The first tube contains a crushed calcium carbonate media. The device has a second tube in fluid communication with the first tube. The first tube and second tube are arranged such that when a flow of roof runoff from the downpipe is at or below a predetermined flow rate, the flow of roof runoff is directed into the first tube to be treated by the crushed calcium carbonate media contained therein, and when the flow of roof runoff is above the predetermined flow rate, excess flow is diverted into the second tube.

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26-01-2017 дата публикации

GAS DETECTION MATERIAL, GAS DETECTION TAPE AND LITHIUM ION SECONDARY BATTERY

Номер: US20170025713A1
Принадлежит: TDK Corporation

A gas detection material having a Hofmann type porous coordination polymer of {Fe(pz)[Ni(CN)]} (wherein, pz=pyrazine) which contains ferrous ion, tetracyanonickelate ion and pyrazine as the essential ingredients and has a pillared crystal shape. Also a lithium ion secondary battery, wherein, the outer package of the lithium ion secondary battery is covered by the gas detection material mentioned above. 1. A gas detection material comprising a Hofmann type porous coordination polymer of {Fe(pz)[Ni(CN)]} which contains ferrous ion , tetracyanonickelate ion and pyrazine as the essential ingredients and has a pillared crystal shape ,wherein, pz=pyrazine.2. The gas detection material according to claim 1 , wherein a part or the whole of the gas detection material is in low-spin state.3. The gas detection material according to claim 1 , wherein the gas detection material contains acetonitrile.4. A gas detection tape made by laminating a gas detection material on at least one surface of the supporter claim 1 , wherein claim 1 ,{'sub': '4', 'the gas detection material contains a Hofmann type porous coordination polymer of {Fe(pz)[Ni(CN)]} which contains ferrous ion, tetracyanonickelate ion and pyrazine as the essential ingredients and has a pillared crystal shape,'}wherein, pz=pyrazine.5. A lithium ion secondary battery claim 1 , wherein claim 1 ,{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'the outer package of the lithium ion secondary battery is disposed by the gas detection material of .'}6. The gas detection material according to claim 2 , wherein the gas detection material contains acetonitrile.7. A lithium ion secondary battery claim 2 , wherein claim 2 ,{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00004', 'claim 4'}, 'the outer package of the lithium ion secondary battery is disposed by the gas detection tape of .'} The present invention relates a gas detection material, a gas detection tape and a lithium ion secondary battery.A lithium ion secondary battery is lighter in ...

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24-04-2014 дата публикации

Sodium bicarbonate product with excellent flowability and its method of manufacture

Номер: US20140113135A1
Принадлежит: Solvay Chemicals Inc

A particulate sodium bicarbonate product with an excellent flowability characterized by an angle of repose less than 30 degrees. An angle of repose of less than 27.5 is particularly good. The product is preferably in the form of ovoid or spherical particles, in that the particles have a mean axial ratio of at least 0.5. In some embodiments, the sodium bicarbonate product has a smooth particle surface in which less than 75% of the particle surface is covered with spikes. The particles may have a mean diameter D 50 of at least 75 microns but less than 300 microns. The particulate sodium bicarbonate product comprises inorganic and organic impurities embedded in its polycrystalline structure, for example at least 75 ppm TOC; or at least 30 ppm Ca; or from 1 to 18 ppm Mg; or more than 0.6 g/kg NaCl; and/or from 100 to less than 500 ppm Si. A process for manufacturing such product, and its use for the treatment of pollutants in gases such as removal of acid gas.

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04-02-2016 дата публикации

GRANULAR MATERIAL FOR ABSORPTION OF HARMFUL GASES AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCTION THEREOF

Номер: US20160030914A1
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A granular sorption material including a plurality of porous granules formed by buildup agglomeration for separation, especially absorption, of harmful gases, especially of SOand/or HCl, from offgases of thermal processes. The granules containing greater than 80% by weight, and preferably greater than 95% by weight, of Ca(OH)and/or CaCObased on the dry mass. The granules having a dry apparent density ρ, determined by means of an apparent density pycnometer, of 0.5 to 1.2 kg/dm, preferably 0.7 to 1.1 kg/dm, and/or a porosity of 45% to 73% by volume, preferably 55% to 65% by volume, and have especially been increased in porosity. A process for producing the granular sorption material, in which pores are introduced into the granules by means of a porosity agent during the production. 1. A granular sorption material comprising a plurality of buildup-agglomerated , porous granules for separation of harmful gases from offgases of thermal processes , the granules containing greater than 80% by weight of Ca(OH)2 and/or CaCO3 based on the dry mass , the granules having a dry apparent density ρ , determined by means of an apparent density pycnometer , of 0.5 to 1.2 kg/dm3 and have been increased in porosity.2. A granular sorption material comprising a plurality of buildup-agglomerated , porous granules for separation of harmful gases from offgases of thermal processes , the granules containing greater than 80% by weight of Ca(OH)2 and/or CaCO3 based on the dry mass , the granules having a porosity , determined from a dry apparent density ρ , determined by means of an apparent density pycnometer , and a specific density ρ0 , determined with a helium pycnometer , of 45 to 73 vol. %.3. The granular sorption material claim 1 , according to claim 1 , wherein the granules have an open pore system with pores created by means of a porosity agent during the production of the granular sorption material.4. The granular sorption material according to claim 3 , wherein the open pore ...

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04-02-2016 дата публикации

Porous Media Compositions and Methods for Producing the Same

Номер: US20160030923A1
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The present invention relates to porous substrate compositions and methods for producing such compositions. In one embodiment, the porous substrate composition of the present invention comprises sintered spherical particles of a substantially uniform size. The porous media compositions of the present invention comprise relatively randomly-ordered particles with a void fraction significantly higher than compositions with a more ordered, close-packed configuration. The present invention further relates to composite porous media compositions comprising two or more relatively discrete layers of sintered particles. 1. A sintered porous material , comprising:one or more layers of sintered particles having a void fraction of at least about 0.26,wherein each layer comprises substantially spherical particles having a relative standard deviation in particle size of about 10 percent or less.2. The material of claim 1 , wherein the sintered particles comprise:a substantially solid core, andone or more shell layers, wherein each shell layer comprises a plurality of sintered shell particles.3. The material of claim 1 , comprising a first layer and a second layer claim 1 , wherein the second layer comprises substantially spherical particles having a relative standard deviation in particle size of about 10 percent or less claim 1 , and the second layer is sintered to the first layer.4. The material of claim 1 , wherein the average particle size of the particles is greater than about 1 micron.5. The material of claim 1 , wherein the average particle size of the particles is about 1.7 micron.6. The material of claim 1 , wherein the average particle size of the particles is greater than about 3 micron.7. The material of claim 1 , wherein the average particle size of the particles is less than about 500 nm.8. The material of claim 1 , wherein the average particle size of the particles is less than about 250 nm.9. The material of claim 1 , wherein the average particle size of the ...

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01-02-2018 дата публикации

METHODS FOR THE TREATMENT OF A FLUE GAS STREAM IN A FLUE GAS TRAIN INCLUDING A BAGHOUSE

Номер: US20180029008A1
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A sorbent composition for enhanced baghouse function is described. The composition may include a sorbent such as powder activated carbon as well as an additive that is a heat moderator or a permeability agent. The heat moderator may act as a heat sink or barrier. Heat moderators may include in non-limiting examples phyllosilicates, cyclosilicates, or nesosilicates that may include, montmorillonite, bentonite, halloysite, aluminum silicates, muscovite, illite, kaolin, andalusite, kyanite, sillimanite, metakaolin, mullite, polymers, such as chitosan, and/or clays, either natural or synthetic (e.g., montmorillonite), or polyethylenimine. Permeability may be affected by mixing sorbents of lower D50 with sorbents of higher D50 in various ratios, or addition of a permeability agent such as a phyllosilicate, perlite, silica, diatomaceous earth. Further, a permeability agent such as a fluoropolymer may be coated onto or admixed with the sorbent. Diatomaceous earth, perlites, or silicates may also increase permeability. The compositions are particularly useful in flue gas treatment systems with baghouse separation units in that they have reduced combustibility and increased permeability properties. 1. A method for the treatment of a flue gas stream to remove contaminants therefrom , comprising the steps of:burning a combustible material, the burning creating a flue gas stream containing contaminants;contacting the flue gas stream with a sorbent composition to sequester the contaminants from the flue gas stream; andcapturing the sorbent composition in a baghouse unit,wherein the sorbent composition comprises a sorbent having a median particle diameter (D50) of not greater than about 30 μm and at least a first heat moderator.2. The method recited in claim 1 , wherein the first heat moderator is selected from the group consisting of phyllosilicates claim 1 , cyclosilicates claim 1 , nesosilicates claim 1 , colloidal silicates claim 1 , aluminum silicates claim 1 , mullite claim ...

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01-02-2018 дата публикации

METHODS FOR THE TREATMENT OF FLUE GAS STREAMS USING SORBENT COMPOSITIONS WITH REDUCED AUTO-IGNITION PROPERTIES

Номер: US20180029009A1
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An activated carbon sorbent composition comprising activated carbon and a passivation agent, wherein the activated carbon sorbent composition exhibits reduced self-heating or auto-ignition properties as compared to the activated carbon. The activated carbon sorbent composition may be utilized to sequester contaminants such as mercury from a flue gas stream. The passivation agent includes a sulfur species, and may be a sulfur oxide compound, a sulfide compound, or an organic sulfur compound. Methods for the manufacture of the activated carbon sorbent composition and for the sequestration of contaminants in a flue gas stream using the composition are also disclosed. 1. A method for sequestering contaminants from a flue gas stream traversing a flue gas train , the flue gas train comprising a particulate collection device selected from a baghouse and an electrostatic precipitator , the method comprising the steps of:burning a combustible material to form a flue gas stream comprising contaminants, the contaminants comprising at least mercury;contacting the flue gas stream with an activated carbon sorbent composition to sequester at least a portion of the contaminants with the activated carbon sorbent composition; andcapturing at least a portion of the sorbent composition in the particulate collection device,{'sub': y', 'x', 'y, 'sup': '2−', 'wherein the activated carbon sorbent composition comprises activated carbon and a passivation agent, the passivation agent comprising a sulfur oxide compound selected from the group consisting of: (i) a nonionic sulfur oxide compound defined by the formula SO, where y=2 or 3; and (ii) an ionic sulfur oxide compound comprising an anion defined by the formula SO, where x=1 or 2 and y=2, 3, 4, 5, or 6.'}2. The method recited in claim 1 , wherein the combustible material comprises coal.3. The method recited in claim 1 , wherein the activated carbon sorbent composition is in the form of free-flowing particulates.4. The method recited in ...

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