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Мониторинг СМИ

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14-06-2012 дата публикации

Separating agent for optical isomers

Номер: US20120149851A1
Принадлежит: Daicel Corp, Nagoya University NUC

To provide a novel separating agent for optical isomers based on a polymer having an optically active moiety, provided is a separating agent for optical isomers formed of: a helical polymer obtained by using an aromatic isonitrile as a monomer having an amide group in which an optically active amino acid is amide-bonded to an aromatic ring; and a carrier for carrying the helical polymer by being chemically bonded to an end of the helical polymer.

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12-07-2012 дата публикации

Multi-layered macromolecules and methods for their use

Номер: US20120175307A1
Принадлежит: Individual

Multi-layered macromolecules wherein the layers are covalently bonded together and wherein the macromolecules are covalently bonded to solid particulate substrates, methods for the preparation of such compositions, and methods for their uses in a multitude of end use applications ranging from the purification of waste chemical and metal process streams to the separation and identification of proteins, peptides, and oligionucleotides.

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28-03-2013 дата публикации

MULTICAPILLARY MONOLITH

Номер: US20130075317A1
Автор: Parmentier Francois
Принадлежит:

The invention relates to a monolithic porous material made of amorphous silica or activated alumina, comprising substantially rectilinear capillary channels that are parallel to one another, wherein: 1. A monolithic porous material based on amorphous silica or activated alumina , comprising substantially rectilinear capillary channels parallel to one another , wherein:the channels have a substantially uniform cross-section relative to each other,the cross-section of each channel is regular over its entire length,the channels pass through the material from end to end,the length of the channels is equal to or more than 10 mm.2. The material of claim 1 , wherein the standard deviation of the diameter of the channels is less than 30% of the diameter claim 1 , preferably less than 5% thereof.3. The material claim 1 , having a relative volume of capillary channels that is less than 90%.4. The material of claim 1 , wherein the thickness of the wall between two adjacent channels claim 1 , in its narrowest part claim 1 , is less than one half of their diameter.5. The material of claim 1 , wherein the capillary channels have a diameter of between 0.1 and 1.5 micrometer.6. The material of claim 1 , wherein the capillary channels have a diameter greater than 50 μm.7. The material of claim 1 , formed of amorphous silica surface-modified by a silane.8. The material of claim 1 , based on an alumina γ claim 1 , χ claim 1 , κ claim 1 , η or θ.9. A chromatographic column whose packing comprises at least one monolithic porous material according to .10. An axial claim 1 , continuous annular chromatographic apparatus wherein the packing comprises at least one monolithic porous material according to .11. A radial claim 1 , continuous annular chromatographic apparatus wherein the packing comprises at least one monolithic porous material according to .12. A process for preparing a monolithic porous material based on amorphous silica or activated alumina comprising substantially rectilinear ...

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06-06-2013 дата публикации

COMPOSITE HYDROGEN STORAGE MATERIAL AND METHODS RELATED THERETO

Номер: US20130140489A1
Автор: Zimmermann Joerg
Принадлежит: Societe Bic

Embodiments of the invention relate to a composite hydrogen storage material comprising active material particles and a binder, wherein the binder immobilizes the active material particles sufficient to maintain relative spatial relationships between the active material particles. 1. A method for making a composite hydrogen storage material , comprising:mixing active material particles with a thermoplastic binder to provide a homogeneous mixture, wherein the active material particles are capable of occluding and desorbing hydrogen;molding the homogeneous mixture into an unsupported shape; andheat treating the mixture to a temperature sufficient to provide a composite, wherein the binder elastically immobilizes the active material particles sufficient to maintain relative spatial relationships between the active material particles within the composite before, during, and after occluding and desorbing of hydrogen.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the unsupported shape comprises a prismatic shape claim 1 , a pellet claim 1 , a wafer claim 1 , a disc claim 1 , a rod claim 1 , or combinations thereof.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein heat treating comprises heating the mixture to a temperature sufficient to sinter the binder.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein molding the homogeneous mixture comprises pressure treating claim 1 , compression molding claim 1 , injection molding claim 1 , extrusion claim 1 , or combinations thereof.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein heat treating comprises heating the mixture to a temperature below the sintering temperature of the active material.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the active material particles are capable of occluding hydrogen by physisorption claim 1 , chemisorption or a combination thereof.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the composite hydrogen storage material is capable of withstanding a force produced by a particle strain during occlusion and desorption of hydrogen by the active material particles sufficient to ...

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06-06-2013 дата публикации

ADDITIVE FOR HYDROCONVERSION PROCESS AND METHOD FOR MAKING AND USING SAME

Номер: US20130143735A1
Принадлежит: Intevep, S.A.

An additive for hydroconversion processes includes a solid organic material having a particle size of between about 0.1 and about 2,000 μm, a bulk density of between about 500 and about 2,000 kg/m3, a skeletal density of between about 1,000 and about 2,000 kg/m3 and a humidity of between 0 and about 5 wt %. Methods for preparation and use of the additive are also provided. By the use of the additive of the present invention, the hydroconversion process can be performed at high conversion level. 12-. (canceled)3. A method for preparing an additive for a hydroconversion process , comprising the steps of:feeding a raw carbonaceous material to a primary milling zone to produce a milled material having a particle size reduced with respect to the particle size of the raw carbonaceous material;drying the milled material to produce a dried milled material having a humidity of less than about 5 wt %;feeding the dried milled material to a classification zone to separate particles meeting a desired particle size criteria from particles which do not meet the desired particle size criteria;heating the particles that meet the desired particle size criteria to a temperature of between about 300 and about 1,000° C.; andcooling particles exiting the heating step to a temperature of less than about 80° C. to provide the additive.4. The method of claim 3 , further comprising the steps of:feeding particles which do not meet the desired particle size criteria to a further milling step to provide further milled material;feeding the further milled material to a further classification zone to separate additional particles which meet the desired particle size criteria from particles which still do not meet the desired particle size criteria; andrecycling the particles which still do not meet the desired particle size criteria to the further classification zone.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the additional particles which meet the desired particle size criteria are added to the particles ...

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20-06-2013 дата публикации

MATERIALS FOR GAS CAPTURE, METHODS OF MAKING MATERIALS FOR GAS CAPTURE, AND METHODS OF CAPTURING GAS

Номер: US20130152789A1

In accordance with the purpose(s) of the present disclosure, as embodied and broadly described herein, embodiments of the present disclosure, in one aspect, relate to materials that can be used for gas (e.g., CO) capture, methods of making materials, methods of capturing gas (e.g., CO), and the like, and the like. 1. A method of removing CO , comprising:providing an ammonolyated/nitradated material; and{'sub': 2', '2, 'exposing the ammonolyated/nitradated material to CO, wherein at least a portion of the COis captured by the ammonolyated/nitradated material.'}2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the ammonolyated/nitradated material is selected from the group consisting of: an ammonolyated/nitradated silica material claim 1 , an ammonolyated/nitradated metal oxide material claim 1 , an ammonolyated/nitradated non-metal oxide material claim 1 , and a combination thereof.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the ammonolyated/nitradated silica material has a plurality of silicon-amine groups.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the ammonolyated/nitradated metal oxide material has a plurality of metal oxide-amine groups.5. The method of claim 2 , wherein the ammonolyated/nitradated non-metal oxide material has a plurality of non-metal oxide-amine groups.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the ammonolyated/nitradated material has a structure selected from the group consisting of: a porous structure claim 1 , a non-porous structure claim 1 , an amorphous structure claim 1 , and a crystalline structure.7. A structure comprising: an ammonolyated/nitradated material having the characteristic of capturing CO.8. The structure of claim 7 , wherein the ammonolyated/nitradated material is selected from the group consisting of: an ammonolyated/nitradated silica material claim 7 , an ammonolyated/nitradated metal oxide material claim 7 , an ammonolyated/nitradated non-metal oxide material claim 7 , and a combination thereof.9. The structure of claim 8 , wherein the ammonolyated/nitradated ...

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20-06-2013 дата публикации

METHOD FOR PRODUCING MTW-TYPE ZEOLITE

Номер: US20130156689A1
Принадлежит:

The method for producing an MTW-type zeolite according to the present invention includes: mixing a silica source, an alumina source, an alkali source, a lithium source, and water so as to obtain a reaction mixture having a composition represented by specific molar ratios; (2) adding an MTW-type zeolite which has a SiO/AlOratio of 10 to 500 and does not contain an organic compound, as a seed crystal, to the reaction mixture in a proportion of 0.1 to 20% by weight relative to the silica component in the reaction mixture; and (3) airtightly heating the reaction mixture, to which the seed crystal has been added, at 100 to 200° C. 1. A method for producing an MTW-type zeolite , comprising: [{'sub': 2', '2', '3, 'SiO/AlO=12 to 200'}, {'sub': 2', '2, 'NaO/SiO=0.1 to 0.3'}, {'sub': 2', '2', '2, 'LiO/(NaO+LiO)=0.05 to 0.5'}, {'sub': 2', '2, 'HO/SiO=10 to 50;'}], '(1) mixing a silica source, an alumina source, an alkali source, a lithium source, and water so as to obtain a reaction mixture having a composition represented by the following molar ratios{'sub': 2', '2', '3, '(2) adding an MTW-type zeolite which has a SiO/AlOratio of 10 to 500 and does not contain an organic compound, as a seed crystal, to the reaction mixture in a proportion of 0.1 to 20% by weight relative to the silica component in the reaction mixture; and'}(3) airtightly heating the reaction mixture, to which the seed crystal has been added, at 100 to 200° C.2. The production method according to , wherein a beta-type zeolite produced by the production method according to is used as a seed crystal. The present invention relates to a method for producing an MTW-type zeolite from a reaction mixture in which an organic compound is not used, by adding an MTW-type zeolite which does not contain an organic compound, as a seed crystal.Synthetic zeolite is a crystalline aluminosilicate and has uniform micropores in an angstrom size resulting from the crystal structure thereof. Taking advantage of this feature, the ...

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04-07-2013 дата публикации

AMIDOXIME-MODIFIED POLYACRYLONITRILE POROUS BODY

Номер: US20130168322A1
Принадлежит:

An amidoxime-modified PAN porous body obtained by reacting with hydroxylamine a polyacrylonitrile porous body that is monolithic, has a thickness of 1 mm or more and contains polyacrylonitrile (PAN) as the main component to convert a nitrile group of the polyacrylonitrile porous body into an amidoxime group. This porous body is a porous body for adsorbing a metal ion, for example, an ion of metal such as copper, iron, nickel, vanadium, indium, gallium, silver, mercury, lead, uranium, plutonium, cesium, barium, lanthanum, thallium and strontium. 1. An amidoxime-modified polyacrylonitrile porous body obtained by reacting with hydroxylamine a polyacrylonitrile porous body A that is monolithic , has a thickness of 1 mm or more and contains polyacrylonitrile as the main component to convert part of a nitrile group of the polyacrylonitrile porous body into an amidoxime group.2. The amidoxime-modified polyacrylonitrile porous body according to claim 1 , wherein the polyacrylonitrile porous body A is obtained by a method comprising the steps of:obtaining a polyacrylonitrile solution by heating and dissolving polyacrylonitrile in a solvent (first solvent);obtaining a product precipitated by cooling the polyacrylonitrile solution, andobtaining the polyacrylonitrile porous body A that is monolithic, has a thickness of 1 mm or more and contains polyacrylonitrile as the main component by immersing the product in a different solvent (second solvent) to replace the solvent (first solvent) with the different solvent (second solvent),the solvent (first solvent) containing a poor solvent for polyacrylonitrile and a good solvent for polyacrylonitrile,the poor solvent being one or more selected from the group consisting of water, acetonitrile, ethylene glycol, methanol, ethanol, isopropanol, ethylene glycol and glycerin, andthe good solvent being one or more selected from the group consisting of dimethyl sulfoxide, dimethyl formamide, dimethyl acetamide and N-methyl-pyrrolidone.3. The ...

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18-07-2013 дата публикации

METHOD FOR MAKING GERMANOSILICATE SSZ-75

Номер: US20130183233A1
Принадлежит: Chevron U.S.A. INC.

The present invention is directing to a method for making a germanosilicate SSZ-75 molecular sieve using a tetramethylene-1,4-bis-(N-methylpyrrolidinium) dication as a structure directing agent. 1. A method of preparing a molecular sieve , the method comprising contacting under crystallization conditions:a) a source of silicon;b) a source of germanium;c) a source of fluoride ions; andd) a structure directing agent comprising a tetramethylene-1,4-bis-(N-methylpyrrolidinium) dication.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the reaction mixture has a Si to Ge mole ratio of from 5 to 30.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the molecular sieve has a silicon to germanium mole ratio of less than 15.6. The method of claim 4 , wherein the molecular sieve has a silicon to germanium mole ratio of from 3 to 12. This application is a divisional application of co-pending application Ser. No. 13/096,558, filed Apr. 28, 2011 and claims priority therefrom.The present invention relates to a method for making germanosilicate molecular sieve SSZ-75 using a tetramethylene-1,4-bis-(N-methylpyrrolidinium) dication as a structure directing agent.Molecular sieves having the STI framework topology defined by the connectivity of the tetrahedral atoms (referred to herein simply as “STI”) are known. See, for example, Ch. Baerlocher et al., 6th Revised Edition, 2007 of the International Zeolite Association. Examples of ST1 molecular sieves include naturally occurring stilbite, the zeolite designated TNU-10, and the molecular sieve designated SSZ-75. Stilbite is disclosed by D. W. Breck, 1984, Robert E. Krieger Publishing Company. TNU-10 is reported by S. B. Hong et al., 2004, 126, 5817-5826. SSZ-75 is disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 7,713,512.Because of their unique sieving characteristics, as well as their catalytic properties, crystalline molecular sieves and zeolites are especially useful in applications such as hydrocarbon conversion, gas drying and separation. Although many different crystalline ...

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18-07-2013 дата публикации

POROUS BODY AND PRODUCTION METHOD THEREFOR

Номер: US20130184145A1
Принадлежит: Toray Industries, Inc.

The present invention provides a porous material which has continuous pores and comprises a polymethyl methacrylate as a main component, wherein the continuous pores have a diameter of 0.001 μm to 500 μm and at least one surface of the porous material has a porosity of 10% to 80%; a separation membrane composed of the same; an adsorbent composed of the same; and a method production of the same. A porous material whose surface porosity and pore diameter are each controlled in a specific range can be obtained. The porous material has a fine and uniform porous structure in which the pore diameter can be controlled in the order of nanometers to micrometers; therefore, it can be advantageously used as a separation membrane such as a blood component separation membrane of an artificial kidney or the like or as an adsorbent. 1. A porous material , which has continuous pores and comprises a polymethyl methacrylate as a main component , wherein said continuous pores have a diameter of 0.001 μm to 500 μm and at least one surface of said porous material has a porosity of 10% to 80%.2. The porous material according to claim 1 , which comprises an isotactic polymethyl methacrylate at a ratio of less than 10% by weight.3. The porous material according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , in a curve of a graph which is obtained by Fourier transformation of a micrograph taken for a square field having a side length of 10 times to 100 times of said pore diameter of said porous material and plots the wavenumber on the abscissa and the strength on the ordinate claim 1 , the half value width of a peak claim 1 , (a) claim 1 , and the maximum wavelength of said peak claim 1 , (b) claim 1 , satisfies a condition claim 1 , 0<(a)/(b)≦1.2.4. The porous material according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , when the amount of a repeating unit rendered by at least one monomer selected from methacrylic acids claim 1 , methacrylic acid esters composed of a methacrylic acid and a hydrocarbon group having 2 ...

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15-08-2013 дата публикации

ORGANOMETALLIC ALUMINUM FUMARATE BACKBONE MATERIAL

Номер: US20130210620A1
Принадлежит: BASF SE

Porous metal organic frameworks formed by Alions to which fumarate ions are coordinated to produce a framework structure; shaped bodies comprising such porous metal organic frameworks, and also the preparation and use thereof for the uptake of a substance for the purposes of its storage, controlled release, separation, chemical reaction or as support. 116-. (canceled)17. A porous metal organic framework comprising Alions and fumarate ions , wherein the Alions and the fumarate ions are coordinated in a framework structure , wherein the framework is present as a powder and has a specific surface area of at least 1000 m/g , determined according to the Langmuir method by Nadsorption at 77 K.18. The porous metal organic framework according to claim 17 , wherein an X-ray diffraction pattern (XRD) of the framework has a basic reflection of 8°<2Θ<12°.19. The porous metal organic framework according to claim 17 , wherein the framework structure has an orthorhombic one-dimensional channel structure.20. A shaped body comprising a porous metal organic framework according to .21. The porous metal organic framework according to claim 17 , wherein the powder has a specific surface area of at least 1200 m/g claim 17 , determined according to the Langmuir method by Nadsorption at 77 K.22. The porous metal organic framework according to claim 17 , wherein the powder has a specific surface area of at least 1400 m/g claim 17 , determined according to the Langmuir method by Nadsorption at 77 K.23. The porous metal organic framework according to claim 17 , wherein the powder has a specific surface area of at least 1600 m/g claim 17 , determined according to the Langmuir method by Nadsorption at 77 K.24. The porous metal organic framework according to claim 17 , wherein the powder has a specific surface area of at least 1800 m/g claim 17 , determined according to the Langmuir method by Nadsorption at 77 K.25. The porous metal organic framework according to claim 17 , wherein the powder ...

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22-08-2013 дата публикации

METHOD FOR PRODUCING BASE-ACTIVATED CARBON

Номер: US20130216831A1
Принадлежит: SGL CARBON SE

A method produces activated carbon, suitable in particular for use in double-layer condensers. The method includes a) producing a mixture of a preferably pulverulent carbon material, a base and a hydrophilic polymer chemically inert to the base, b) pressing the mixture produced in step a) to form a pressing and c) activating the pressed body produced in step b). 1. A method for producing activated carbon , which comprises the following steps of:a) producing a mixture of a carbon material, a base and a hydrophilic polymer being chemically inert with respect to the base;b) compacting the mixture produced in step a) to form a briquette; andc) activating the briquette produced in step b).2. The method according to claim 1 , which further comprises providing a polyether as the hydrophilic polymer in step a) claim 1 , the polyether having the general formula:{'br': None, 'sub': 'n', 'HO(—R—O—)H,'}wherein n is a whole number between 2 and 100,000, and R is a straight-chain or branched-chain alkylene group.3. The method according to claim 2 , which further comprises selecting the polyether from the group consisting of polymethylene glycol claim 2 , polyethylene glycol claim 2 , polypropylene glycol claim 2 , polybutylene glycol claim 2 , polypentylene glycol claim 2 , polyhexylene glycol claim 2 , polyglycerines claim 2 , any mixtures of at least two of the aforementioned compounds claim 2 , polypropylene glycol having a weight-averaged molecular weight (Mw) from 200 to 600 g/mol claim 2 , and polyethylene glycol having a weight-averaged molecular weight (Mw) from 200 to 600 g/mol.4. The method according to claim 1 , which further comprises in step a) mixing the hydrophilic polymer with the carbon material first claim 1 , before the base is added to the mixture produced in this manner and mixed with it.5. The method according to claim 1 , which further comprises selecting the base from the group consisting of an alkali metal hydroxide claim 1 , an alkali metal carbonate ...

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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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12-09-2013 дата публикации

Activation of Porous MOF Materials

Номер: US20130237412A1
Принадлежит: Northwestern University

A method for the treatment of solvent-containing MOF material to increase its internal surface area involves introducing a liquid into the MOF in which liquid the solvent is miscible, subjecting the MOF to supercritical conditions for a time to form supercritical fluid, and releasing the supercritical conditions to remove the supercritcal fluid from the MOF. Prior to introducing the liquid into the MOF, occluded reaction solvent, such as DEF or DMF, in the MOF can be exchanged for the miscible solvent. 1. A metal-organic framework material comprising:a plurality of metal ions or metal clusters; anda plurality of organic ligands coordinated to the plurality of metal ions or clusters,wherein the metal-organic framework material has been treated with a supercritical fluid to increase its internal surface area.2. The metal-organic framework of claim 1 , wherein the metal-organic framework comprises a nitrogen accessible surface area of at least 1910 m/g.3. The metal-organic framework material of claim 1 , wherein:{'sub': '4', 'the metal-organic framework material includes a plurality of ZnO clusters; and'}{'sub': '4', 'the plurality of organic ligands are coordinated to the plurality of ZnO clusters.'}5. The metal-organic framework material of claim 3 , wherein the metal-organic framework material comprises a nitrogen-accessible surface area of more than 400 m/g.6. The metal-organic framework material of claim 5 , wherein the metal-organic framework material comprises a nitrogen-accessible surface area of at least 1910 m/g.7. The metal-organic framework material of claim 6 , wherein the metal-organic framework material comprises the nitrogen-accessible surface area of at least 2850 m/g.8. A method for the treatment of a MOF material to increase its internal surface area claim 6 , comprising introducing a liquid into the MOF claim 6 , subjecting the MOF to supercritical conditions to form supercritical fluid claim 6 , and releasing the supercritical conditions to remove ...

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19-09-2013 дата публикации

MIXTURE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A FIBER

Номер: US20130244871A1
Принадлежит: HELFENBERGER IMMOBILIEN LLC & CO

A mixture for producing a fiber or a molded part contains at least one polymer solution, in particular a cellulose solution, and an adsorbing agent. The mixture includes a removable resisting agent for the adsorbing agent. The polymer solution also can be used as a resisting agent. In order to produce a fiber or a molded part, an adsorbing agent is mixed with a polymer solution, in particular a cellulose solution, where a removable resisting agent is applied to the adsorbing agent before or during the mixing process and wherein the resisting agent is removed after the fiber has been spun or after the molded part has been molded. Alternatively or in addition thereto, a method for producing a fiber or a molded part, an adsorbing agent, in particular activated charcoal, is mixed with a polymer solution, in particular a cellulose solution. 1. A mixture for producing a fiber or a molded part , which contains at least one polymer solution , in particular a cellulose solution , and an adsorption agent , having a removable reserving agent for the adsorption agent.2. The mixture according to claim 1 , wherein the reserving agent is gaseous claim 1 , or gaseous nitrogen.3. The mixture according claim 1 , wherein the reserving agent is paraffin.4. The mixture according claim 1 , wherein the reserving agent is solid.5. The mixture according claim 1 , wherein the reserving agent is liquid.6. The mixture according to claim 1 , wherein the reserving agent is soluble claim 1 , thermally soluble claim 1 , or is soluble in a solvent or is soluble under pressure or in a vacuum.7. The mixture according to claim 1 , wherein the adsorption agent can be selected from the group that consists of activated carbon claim 1 , diamond claim 1 , gold claim 1 , silver claim 1 , ceramic claim 1 , carbon black claim 1 , stone dust and/or mixtures that consist of two or more of these components.8. The mixture according to claim 1 , wherein the mixture contains an organic lubricating agents claim 1 , ...

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26-09-2013 дата публикации

ADSORBENT FOR CARBON DIOXIDE, METHOD OF PREPARING THE SAME, AND CAPTURE MODULE FOR CARBON DIOXIDE INCLUDING THE SAME

Номер: US20130247757A1
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

An adsorbent for carbon dioxide may include a structure that includes composite metal oxide including a first metal (M) and a second metal (M) linked through oxygen (0). The first metal (M) may be selected from an alkali metal, an alkaline-earth metal, and a combination thereof. The second metal (M) may have a trivalent oxidation number or greater. The composite metal oxide may include mesopores inside or in the surface thereof. The adsorbent may be included in a capture module for carbon dioxide. A method of reducing emissions may include adsorbing carbon dioxide using the adsorbent for carbon dioxide. 1. An adsorbent for carbon dioxide , comprising:{'sup': 1', '2', '1', '2, 'a composite metal oxide including a first metal (M) and a second metal (M) linked together by oxygen (O), the first metal (M) selected from at least one of an alkali metal and an alkaline-earth metal, the second metal (M) having a trivalent oxidation number or greater, and the composite metal oxide being mesoporous.'}2. The adsorbent for carbon dioxide of claim 1 , wherein the composite metal oxide has a spinel structure.3. The adsorbent for carbon dioxide of claim 1 , wherein the composite metal oxide is a crystalline oxide.4. The adsorbent for carbon dioxide of claim 1 , wherein the composite metal oxide includes mesopores having an average pore size of about 2 nm to about 50 nm.5. The adsorbent for carbon dioxide of claim 1 , wherein the composite metal oxide is in a form of a plurality of particles having an average particle size of about 0.01 μm to about 10 μm.6. The adsorbent for carbon dioxide of claim 1 , wherein the composite metal oxide is represented by the following Chemical Formula 1 claim 1 ,{'br': None, 'sup': 1', '2', '2', '1, 'sub': x', 'y', 'z', 'p', 'q', 'r', 's, 'a(MMO)-b(MO)-c(MO) \u2003\u2003[Chemical Formula 1]'}wherein 0 Подробнее

03-10-2013 дата публикации

LINKER EXCHANGE IN ZEOLITIC IMIDAZOLATE FRAMEWORKS

Номер: US20130259783A1

A method is provided for replacing at least a portion of the organic linker content of a zeolitic imidazolate framework composition. The method comprises exchanging the organic linker with another organic linker. Also provided is a new material, designated as EMM-19, and a method of using EMM-19 to adsorb gases, such as carbon dioxide. 1. A method for exchanging imidazolate linker in a zeolitic imidazolate framework composition , said method comprising the steps of: (a) providing a first zeolitic imidazolate framework composition having a tetrahedral framework comprising a general structure , M-IM-M , wherein Mand Mcomprise the same or different metal cations , and wherein IMis an imidazolate or a substituted imidazolate linking moiety; (b) providing a liquid composition comprising IM , wherein IMis an imidazolate or a substituted imidazolate which is different from IM; and (c) contacting the first zeolitic imidazolate framework composition with the liquid composition under conditions sufficient to exchange at least a portion of IMwith at least a portion of IMand to produce a second zeolitic imidazolate framework composition , M-IM-M , wherein IMcomprises IM , and wherein the framework type of the second zeolitic imidazolate framework composition is different from the framework type obtained when a zeolitic imidazolate framework composition is prepared by crystallizing a liquid reaction mixture comprising a solution of M , Mand IM.2. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the framework type of the first zeolitic imidazolate framework composition is the same as the framework type of the second zeolitic imidazolate framework composition.3. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the first zeolitic imidazolate framework composition comprises less than 1 mole percent of IM claim 1 , based on the total moles of IMand IMin the first zeolitic imidazolate framework composition claim 1 , wherein the liquid composition comprises less than 1 mole percent of IM claim 1 , based ...

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03-10-2013 дата публикации

Color-Stable Superabsorbent

Номер: US20130260988A1
Принадлежит: BASF SE

A superabsorbent having surfaces complexed with polyvalent metal ions and which contains at least one phosphonic acid derivative, and the molar ratio between polyvalent metal and phosphonic acid derivative is at most 1.2/n, where n is the number of phosphonic acid groups in the phosphonic acid derivative. The superabsorbent exhibits good stability against discoloration and a surprisingly low caking tendency without any significant impairment of its performance properties. 1. A superabsorbent whose surfaces have been complexed with polyvalent metal ions and which comprises at least one phosphonic acid derivative , where a molar ratio between the polyvalent metal and the phosphonic acid derivative is at most 1.2/n , wherein n is the number of phosphonic acid groups in the phosphonic acid derivative.2. The superabsorbent according to claim 1 , wherein the polyvalent metal ions are aluminum ions.3. The superabsorbent according to claim 1 , wherein the phosphonic acid derivative is selected from the group consisting of (1-hydroxyethane-1 claim 1 ,1-diyl)bisphosphonic acid claim 1 , ethylenediaminetetra(methylenephosphonic acid) claim 1 , diethylenetriaminepenta(methylenephosphonic acid) claim 1 , [nitrilotris(methylene)]tris(phosphonic acid) claim 1 , and salts thereof.4. The superabsorbent according to claim 3 , wherein the phosphonic acid derivative is a sodium and/or potassium salt of (1-hydroxyethane-1 claim 3 ,1-diyl)bisphosphonic acid.5. The superabsorbent according to claim 1 , which further comprises a water-insoluble inorganic powder.6. The superabsorbent according to claim 5 , wherein the inorganic powder is silicon dioxide claim 5 , aluminum oxide claim 5 , zinc oxide claim 5 , or zinc carbonate.7. The superabsorbent according to claim 6 , wherein the inorganic powder is pyrogenic aluminum oxide.8. The superabsorbent according to claim 5 , wherein the inorganic powder is hydrophilic.9. A process for producing a superabsorbent by polymerizing an aqueous monomer ...

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24-10-2013 дата публикации

WATER-ABSORBENT POLYMER PARTICLES

Номер: US20130281594A1
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The present invention relates to a process for producing water-absorbent polymer particles by polymerizing droplets of a monomer solution in a surrounding heated gas phase and flowing the gas cocurrent through the polymerization chamber, wherein the temperature of the gas leaving the polymerization chamber is 130° C. or less, the gas velocity inside the polymerization chamber is at least 0.5 m/s, and the droplets are generated by using a droplet plate having a multitude of bores. 1. A process for producing water-absorbent polymer particles by polymerizing droplets of a monomer solution; comprisinga) at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer which bears acid groups and optionally is at least partly neutralized,b) at least one crosslinker,c) at least one initiator,d) optionally one or more ethylenically unsaturated monomer copolymerizable with the monomer mentioned under a),e) optionally one or more water-soluble polymer, andf) water,in a surrounding heated gas phase and flowing the gas cocurrent through a polymerization chamber, wherein a temperature of the gas leaving the polymerization chamber is 130° C. or less, a gas velocity inside the polymerization chamber is at least 0.5 m/s, and the droplets are generated by using a droplet plate having a multitude of bores.2. A process according to claim 1 , wherein the temperature of the gas leaving the polymerization chamber is from 115 to 125° C.3. A process according to claim 1 , wherein the gas velocity inside the polymerization chamber is from 0.7 to 0.9 m/s.4. A process according to claim 1 , wherein a separation of the bores is from 15 to 30 mm.5. A process according to claim 1 , wherein the diameter of the bores is from 150 to 200 μm.6. A process according to claim 1 , wherein the water-absorbent polymer particles are postcrosslinked with a compound comprising groups which can form at least two covalent bonds with carboxylate groups of the polymer particles.7. A process according to claim 1 , wherein the water ...

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31-10-2013 дата публикации

AEROGEL SORBENTS

Номер: US20130287661A1
Принадлежит: ASPEN AEROGELS, INC.

The current invention describes methods and compositions of various sorbents based on aerogels of various silanes and their use as sorbent for carbon dioxide. Methods further provide for optimizing the compositions to increase the stability of the sorbents for prolonged use as carbon dioxide capture matrices. 1. A process of preparing a carbon dioxide capture sorbent comprising the steps of hydrolyzing at least an alkylalkoxysilane , reacting the hydrolyzed alkylalkoxysilane with at least a hydrolyzed aminosilane to form a gel and drying the resulting gel to obtain an aerogel , wherein the aerogel comprises at least an open pore accessible to carbon dioxide.2. The process of wherein at least an amino group is accessible to carbon dioxide.3. The process of wherein the aerogel is hydrophobic.4. The process of further comprising the step of reacting a hydrolyzed tetra-alkoxysilane with at least one of the hydrolyzed silanes.5. The process of further comprising the step of reacting a dialkyldialkoxysilane with at least one of the hydrolysed silanes.6. The process of wherein the alkyl group contains between 1 and 6 carbon atoms.7. The process of wherein any of the silanes have additional functional groups.8. The process of wherein the alkylalkoxysilane contains a mono claim 1 , di or tri alkyl groups and selected from the group consisting of methyltrimethoxysilane claim 1 , methyltriethoxysilane claim 1 , ethyltrimethoxysilane claim 1 , ethyltriethoxysilane claim 1 , propyltrimethoxysilane claim 1 , propyltriethoxysilane claim 1 , dimethyldimethoxysilane claim 1 , dimethyldiethoxysilane claim 1 , diethyldiethoxysilane claim 1 , diethyldimethoxysilane claim 1 , trimethylmethoxysilane claim 1 , trimethylethoxysilane claim 1 , triethylmethoxysilane claim 1 , triethylethoxysilane claim 1 , tripropylmethoxysilane claim 1 , tripropylethoxysilane claim 1 , (3 claim 1 ,3 claim 1 ,3-Trifluoropropyl)trimethoxysilane claim 1 , (3 claim 1 ,3 claim 1 ,3-Trifluoropropyl) ...

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31-10-2013 дата публикации

FLAKY MESOPOROUS PARTICLES, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME

Номер: US20130288055A1
Принадлежит: NIPPON SHEET GLASS COMPANY, LIMITED

Provided is a mesoporous particle having a flaky shape, having a single-layer structure, having a thickness of 0.1 μm to 3 μm, and having an average pore diameter of 10 nm or more. The mesoporous particle can be obtained by a production method including: feeding a metal oxide sol having a pH of 7 or higher and containing metal oxide colloidal particles as dispersoids and water as a dispersion medium, into a liquid containing a water-miscible solvent having a relative permittivity of 30 or lower (protic solvent) or of 40 or lower (aprotic solvent) at 20° C., and thereby forming a flaky aggregate of the metal oxide colloidal particles in the liquid; and subjecting the aggregate to treatment such as drying and heating, and thereby converting the aggregate into a flaky particle that is insoluble in water. 1. A mesoporous particle having a flaky shape , having a single-layer structure , having a thickness of 0.1 μm to 3 μm , and having an average pore diameter of 10 nm or more.2. The mesoporous particle according to claim 1 , comprising metal oxide particles aggregated in such a manner as to form mesopores between the particles.3. The mesoporous particle according to claim 1 , having a specific surface area of 50 m/g to 500 m/g.4. The mesoporous particle according to claim 1 , comprising aggregated particles of at least one metal oxide selected from silicon oxide claim 1 , titanium oxide claim 1 , zirconium oxide claim 1 , aluminum oxide claim 1 , tantalum oxide claim 1 , niobium oxide claim 1 , cerium oxide claim 1 , and tin oxide.5. The mesoporous particle according to claim 1 , internally including a functional material functioning as at least one selected from a water repellent agent claim 1 , an antibacterial agent claim 1 , an ultraviolet absorber claim 1 , an infrared absorber claim 1 , a coloring agent claim 1 , an electric conductor claim 1 , a heat conductor claim 1 , a fluorescent material claim 1 , and a catalyst.6. The mesoporous particle according to claim ...

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07-11-2013 дата публикации

Iron coordination polymers for adsorption of arsenate and phosphate

Номер: US20130292338A1
Автор: Allen Wallace Apblett
Принадлежит: Oklahoma State University

A method includes combining an aqueous solution of sodium fumarate with an aqueous solution of iron chloride to form a mixture, and obtaining an iron coordination polymer as an amorphous compound formed as a precipitate from the mixture. The iron coordination polymer may be used to bind contaminants, such as arsenate and phosphate from water.

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07-11-2013 дата публикации

EMM19 NOVEL ZEOLITIC IMIDAZOLATE FRAMEWORK MATERIAL, METHODS FOR MAKING SAME, AND USES THEREOF

Номер: US20130296568A1
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A method is provided for forming a zeolitic imidazolate framework composition using at least one reactant that is relatively insoluble in the reaction medium. Also provided herein is a material made according to the method, designated as EMM-19, and a method of using EMM-19 to adsorb gases, such as carbon dioxide. 1. A method for forming a zeolitic imidazolate framework composition , said method comprising the steps of: (a) mixing together a reaction medium , a source of a imidazolate or a substituted imidazolate reactant , IM , and a reactant source of metals Mand Mto form a synthesis mixture , wherein Mand Mcomprise the same or different metal cations , at least one of which reactants is relatively insoluble in the reaction medium itself and in the synthesis mixture; and (b) maintaining the synthesis mixture having at least one relatively insoluble reactant under conditions sufficient to form a zeolitic imidazolate framework composition having a tetrahedral framework comprising a general structure , M-IM-M.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the zeolitic imidazolate framework composition product has a framework type that is different from the framework type obtained when a zeolitic imidazolate framework composition is prepared by crystallizing substantially soluble sources of M claim 1 , Mand IM in the same reaction medium.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the zeolitic imidazolate framework composition product has a framework type that is the same as the framework type obtained when a zeolitic imidazolate framework composition is prepared by crystallizing substantially soluble sources of M claim 1 , Mand IM in a different reaction medium.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the zeolitic imidazolate framework composition product exhibits a framework type selected from the group consisting of ABW claim 1 , AGO claim 1 , AEI claim 1 , AEL claim 1 , AEN claim 1 , AET claim 1 , AFG claim 1 , AFI claim 1 , AFN claim 1 , AFO claim 1 , AFR ...

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05-12-2013 дата публикации

High purity chromatographic materials comprising an ionizable modifier

Номер: US20130319086A1
Принадлежит: Waters Technologies Corp

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 high purity chromatographic materials comprising a chromatographic surface wherein the chromatographic surface comprises a hydrophobic surface group and one or more ionizable modifier.

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02-01-2014 дата публикации

SELF SUSTAINED SYSTEM FOR SORBENT PRODUCTION

Номер: US20140005044A1

A self sustained system for sorbent production includes a thermal reactor for pyrolytic decomposing organic waste material in order to generate synthetic gases and sorbents; sorbent and gas separation unit; gas cleaning unit and gas turbine, supplying energy back to the system. Rice husk is fed continuously into a thermal reactor at a controlled feed rate. The plasma torch is used to heat the reactor to a sufficient temperature, as to convert the rice husk ‘feed’ material to a synthetic gas and solid carbon rich sorbent. Oxygen and steam are added in control quantities to optimize efficiency of production of synthetic gas composition and sorbent quality. The synthetic gas is directed through a heat exchanger, where heat is extracted for producing the process steam. Cooled synthetic gas is used to power a gas turbine as a fuel to produce electricity. In one embodiment the waste material is a rice husk. The sorbent(s) can be applied to oil/water separation process and can absorb oil 5 to 10 times its own weight. The sorbent(s) can be re-used after extracting absorbed oil. The sorbent is also effective for waste water cleaning and filtering heavy metals. 1. A self sustained method for sorbent production , comprising the steps of:generating high frequency plasma discharge in a gas mixture, said plasma discharge having a high temperature plasma jet and producing a flow of plasma upstream of said plasma discharge;introducing organic waste material into the plasma jet at a rate conductive to heating to desired temperature of said material in said plasma discharge;rapidly cooling the reaction products resulting from interaction of said organic waste material with said plasma stream;separate solid product from gaseous product;use gaseous product for power generation for the said plasma discharge.2. The method of wherein thermal plasma is generated by induction plasma torch.3. The method of wherein non-thermal plasma is generated by capacitive plasma torch4. The method of ...

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13-02-2014 дата публикации

METHOD FOR PRODUCING POLYACRYLIC ACID (SALT)-BASED WATER ABSORBENT RESIN POWDER

Номер: US20140042364A1
Принадлежит: NIPPON SHOKUBAI CO., LTD.

From a view pint of decreasing an out of spec product after surface crosslinking, particularly, when an alkylene carbonate compound is used as a surface crosslinking agent, influence due to an air temperature is great, and it is necessary to reduce ethylene glycol which is produced as a byproduct. 130-. (canceled)31. A method for producing a polyacrylic acid (salt)-based water absorbent resin powder , comprising mixing a mixture obtained by mixing a non-polymerized organic compound in a heated-melted state with one or more of other compounds at a predetermined ratio , with a polyacrylic acid (salt)-based water absorbent resin particle.32. A method for producing a polyacrylic acid (salt)-based water absorbent resin powder , comprising mixing a mixture of a non-polymerized organic compound and one or more other compounds , the mixture being controlled at a predetermined ratio with a mass flowmeter , with a polyacrylic acid (salt)-based water absorbent resin particle.33. The method according to claim 31 , wherein a mass flowmeter is used for controlling a mixing ratio of the non-polymerized organic compound and the one or more other compounds claim 31 , or claim 31 , for controlling a mixing ratio of a mixture of the non-polymerized organic compound and the one or more other compounds claim 31 , with a water absorbent resin.34. The method according to claim 32 , wherein the mass flowmeter is a Coriolis-type mass flowmeter.35. The method according to claim 33 , wherein the mass flowmeter is a Coriolis-type mass flowmeter.36. The method according to claim 31 , wherein the mixture obtained by mixing at a predetermined ratio is an aqueous solution.37. The method according to claim 31 , wherein the non-polymerized organic compound has a melting point of 10 to 100° C. claim 31 , and the heated-melted state is a state to be heated to a range exceeding a melting point by 100° C. or less and 30 to 90° C.38. The method according to claim 31 , wherein a temperature of the one or ...

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13-02-2014 дата публикации

Method of pre treatment of lizardite

Номер: US20140044637A1
Принадлежит:

A method of pre treating lizardite for use in the mineral sequestration of carbon dioxide, the method including heating the lizardite at a temperature of less than 600° C. until the lizardite contains between about 10% to about 40% residual hydroxyls. 113-. (canceled)14. A method of pre treating lizardite for use in the mineral sequestration of carbon dioxide , the method including heating the lizardite at a temperature of less than 600° C. until the lizardite contains between about 10% to about 40% residual hydroxyls.15. A method according to wherein the lizardite is heated at a temperature above 500° C.16. A method according to wherein the period of time is between about 1 minute and about 160 minutes.175. A method according to wherein the lizardite is heated at a temperature between about 550° C. and about 595° C. for a period of time that is between about minutes and 150 minutes.18. A method according to wherein when the lizardite is heated at a temperature of about 550° C. the period of time is between about 60 minutes and about 165 minutes.19. A method according to wherein when the lizardite is heated at a temperature of about 570° C. the period of time is between about 40 minutes and about 95 minutes.20. A method according to wherein when the lizardite is heated at a temperature of about 590° C. the period of time is between about 10 minutes and about 40 minutes.21. A method according to wherein the method further includes an initial heat-up period at about 30° C. min.22. A method according to wherein the lizardite is crushed prior to the method of pre-treatment.23. A method according to wherein the lizardite is ground prior to the method of pre treatment.24. A method according to wherein the lizardite has an average particle size of between 1 μm to 250 μm.25. A method according to wherein the lizardite has an average particle size of between about 30 μm to about 80 μm. The present invention relates to a method of pre treatment for alkaline earth metal ...

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06-03-2014 дата публикации

METAL-ORGANIC FRAMEWORK ADSORBENTS FOR COMPOSITE GAS SEPARATION

Номер: US20140061540A1

Metal-organic frameworks of the family M(2,5-dioxido-1,4-benzenedicarboxylate) wherein M=Mg, Mn, Fe, Co, Cu, Ni or Zn are a group of porous crystalline materials formed of metal cations or clusters joined by multitopic organic linkers that can be used to isolate individual gases from a stream of combined gases. This group of adsorbant materials incorporates a high density of coordinatively-unsaturated Mcenters lining the pore surfaces. These adsorbents are particularly suited for selective carbon dioxide/monoxide adsorption via pressure swing adsorption near temperatures of 313 K since they selectively adsorb carbon dioxide at high pressures in the presence of hydrogen, and desorb carbon dioxide upon a pressure decrease. The redox-active Fecenters in Fe(dobdc) can be used for the separation of Ofrom Nand other separations based on selective, reversible electron transfer reactions. Gas storage, such as acetylene storage, and catalysis, such as oxidation, are also useful applications of these materials. 1. A method of separating constituent gases from a stream of mixed gases containing a first chemical and a second chemical , said method comprising:{'sub': '2', 'contacting a stream of mixed gases containing a first chemical and a second chemical with a metal-organic framework adsorbent comprising M(2,5-dioxido-1,4-benzenedicarboxylate) wherein M=Mg, Mn, Fe, Co, Cu, Ni or Zn;'}adsorbing molecules of the first chemical to the metal-organic framework to obtain a stream richer in the second chemical as compared to the mixture stream;releasing adsorbed first chemical from the metal-organic framework adsorbent to obtain a stream richer in the first chemical as compared to the mixture stream; andcollecting said richer streams of the first chemical and the second chemical.2. A method as recited in :wherein the first chemical is carbon dioxide; andwherein the second chemical is hydrogen.3. A method as recited in :wherein the first chemical is oxygen; andwherein the second ...

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06-03-2014 дата публикации

PROCESS FOR PRODUCING WATER-ABSORBING POLYMER PARTICLES

Номер: US20140066582A1
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The invention relates to a process for producing water-absorbing polymer particles, comprising thermal postcrosslinking in a contact dryer having external heated outer surfaces. 1. A process for producing water-absorbing polymer particles , comprising polymerizing a monomer solution or suspension , comprisinga) at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer which bears an acid group and may be at least partly neutralized,b) at least one crosslinker,c) at least one initiator,d) optionally one or more ethylenically unsaturated monomer copolymerizable with the monomer mentioned under a) ande) optionally one or more water-soluble polymers polymer, drying, grinding, and classifying the resulting polymer gel, applying of at least one postcrosslinker onto the water-absorbing polymer particles, thermal postcrosslinking, and cooling, wherein the application of the postcrosslinker is performed in a mixer with moving mixing tools, the thermal postcrosslinking is performed in a contact dryer, the cooling is performed in contact cooler, and the outer surfaces of the contact dryer are external heated.2. The process according to claim 1 , wherein outer surfaces of a joint from the mixer to the contact dryer and a joint from the contact dryer to the contact cooler are external heated.3. The process according to claim 1 , wherein a temperature of the external heating is higher than a temperature of the water-absorbing polymer particles at an outlet of the contact dryer.4. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the temperature of the external heating is at least 20° C. higher than the temperature of the water-absorbing polymer particles at the outlet of the contact dryer.5. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the external heating is performed with steam.6. The process according to claim 5 , wherein the external heating is performed with steam having a pressure of at least 16 bar.7. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the contact dryer is paddle dryer.8. The process ...

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13-03-2014 дата публикации

Closed-circuit device and methods for isolation, modification, and re-administration of specific constituents from a biological fluid source

Номер: US20140074007A1
Автор: Gary L. Mcneil
Принадлежит: Individual

The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for the isolation, modification and re-administration of a molecule or biomolecule, or a class of biomolecules, from the body fluid of a mammal via an extracorporeal closed circuit device. The device is able to capture and modify the biomolecule by the covalent or non-covalent attachment of a secondary molecule or protein, by cross-linking the captured molecule, or by altering the structure of the molecule (for example, by deglycosylation, peptide cleavage, or aggregation). The apparatus can be used to return the modified molecule or biomolecule to the mammalian subject. The device and methods may be utilized for the patient-specific diagnosis and/or treatment of a disease state which presents an associated molecule or protein in plasma or any other fluidized physiological system. The methods and apparatus may also be employed as a closed system allowing the on-line purification and/or modification of a target molecule or biomolecule from a fluid source such as a bioreactor or perfusion bioreactor.

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06-01-2022 дата публикации

Iron Detection And Remediation With A Functionalized Porous Polymer

Номер: US20220001357A1

Ether-thioether functionalized porous aromatic framework (PAF) polymers provide high selectivity for iron(II) and iron(III) adsorption in aqueous samples. 1. An ether-thioether functionalized porous aromatic framework (PAF-1-ET) polymer with selectivity for iron(III) and iron(III) adsorption in aqueous samples.2. The polymer of claim 1 , wherein the PAF is of forms la: (2-(methylthio)ethoxy)methyl-PAF (CHSCHCHOCH-PAF or PAF-CHOCHCHSCH).3. The polymer of claim 1 , wherein the PAF comprises carbon atoms tetrahedrally connected to four neighboring carbon atoms though two phenyl rings.4. The polymer of claim 1 , synthesizable using a nickel(0)-catalyzed Yamamoto-type Ullmann cross-coupling reaction to couple the phenyl rings to a tetrakis(4-bromophenyl)methane a tetrahedral building unit.5. The polymer of which exhibits selectivity for the adsorption of iron(II) and iron(III) ions over other biologically-relevant metal ions at initial concentrations of 0.3 claim 1 , 2 claim 1 , 10 or 20 mg/L claim 1 , for example claim 1 , the distribution coefficient claim 1 , K claim 1 , for 10 mg/L iron(II) in pH=6.7 HEPES buffer is over an order of magnitude greater than the Kvalues for 10 mg/L of Na claim 1 , K claim 1 , Mg claim 1 , Ca claim 1 , Cu claim 1 , and Zn.6. A composition comprising the polymer of a claim 1 , combined with an 8-hydroxyquinoline colorimetric indicator.7. A method of making the polymer of a claim 1 , comprising the step of reacting PAF-1-CHCl with 2-(methylthio)ethan-1-ol to obtain PAF-1-ET.8. A method of using the polymer of claim 1 , comprising absorbing to the polymer iron ions from a water sample.9. A method of detecting iron in a sample comprising absorbing to the polymer of iron ions of the sample claim 1 ,10. A method of removing iron from a sample comprising absorbing to the polymer of iron ions of the sample claim 1 , and separating the iron ions from the sample. This invention was made with government support under Grant Number GM079465 awarded ...

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07-01-2021 дата публикации

COMPOSITE MATERIAL FOR BIOSEPARATIONS

Номер: US20210001306A1
Принадлежит: CHIRAL TECHNOLOGIES EUROPE SAS

The present invention relates to composite materials useful for purifying proteins obtained from biological feedstocks. The composite materials of the invention comprise a porous support having an average pore size of 5 to 500 nm, said porous support being filled with a polymer which is cross-linked, wherein the polymer is selected from polyvinylamines or polyallylamines having a weight average molecular weight (Mw) of 2,000 to 500,000 Da and a hydrolysis degree of the formamide groups of at least 66%, with the proviso that a polyvinylamine having a weight average molecular weight (Mw) of 27,200 Da and a hydrolysis degree of 70% and a polyvinylamine having a weight average molecular weight (Mw) of 50,000 Da and a hydrolysis degree of 95% are excluded. 1. A composite material comprising:a porous support having an average pore size of 5 to 500 nm, said porous support being filled with a polymer which is cross-linked,wherein the polymer is selected from polyvinylamines or polyallylamines having a weight average molecular weight (Mw) of 2,000 to 500,000 Da and a hydrolysis degree of the formamide groups of at least 66%,with the proviso that a polyvinylamine having a weight average molecular weight (Mw) of 27,200 Da and a hydrolysis degree of the formamide groups of 70% and a polyvinylamine having a weight average molecular weight (Mw) of 50,000 Da and a hydrolysis degree of the formamide groups of 95% are excluded.2. The composite material according to claim 1 , wherein the porous support is a particulate material with an average particle size of 1 μm and 500 μm.3. The composite material according to claim 1 , wherein the porous support material is porous silica gel.4. The composite material according to claim 1 , wherein the polyvinylamine is a linear or branched homopolymer of vinylamine or a copolymer of vinylamine and vinylformamide.5. The composite material according to claim 1 , wherein the concentration of cross-linked polymer is at least 3% w/w based on the ...

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07-01-2021 дата публикации

Method of Obtaining Inorganic Sorbents for Extraction of Lithium From Lithium-Containing Natural and Technological Brines

Номер: US20210001309A1
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The invention provides a method of obtaining inorganic sorbents for extraction of lithium from lithium-containing natural and technological brines. The method consists of steps of obtaining six consecutive non-stoichiometric compound, wherein at the final step the sixth non-stoichiometric compound is obtained by converting the fifth non-stoichiometric compound into a hydrogen-form of inorganic ion-exchanger by treating the fifth non-stoichiometric compound with an acid solution. The method improves selectivity and exchangeability of sorbents to lithium based on manganese oxides, as well as chemical stability of the sorbents in cyclic operations. 1. A method of obtaining inorganic sorbents for the extraction of lithium from lithium-containing natural and technological brines , the method comprising the steps of:a) obtaining a first non-stoichiometric compound by contacting a soluble manganese (II) salt with an alkali solution in the presence of at least one aluminum (III) salt to obtain a precipitate of hydrated mixed oxide of manganese (II) and aluminum (III) as a precipitate in a mother solution;b) obtaining a second non-stoichiometric compound that comprises a precipitate of hydrated mixed oxide of manganese (III), manganese (IV) and aluminum (III) by oxidizing the first non-stoichiometric compound with the use of a solution of a strong oxidizing agent;c) isolating the obtained second non-stoichiometric compound from the mother solution to obtain a wet paste of hydrated mixed oxide of manganese (III), manganese (IV) and aluminum (III);d) obtaining a third non-stoichiometric compound by granulating and simultaneously drying the obtained second non-stoichiometric compounds -hydrated mixed oxide of manganese (III), manganese (IV) and aluminum (III);e) obtaining a fourth non-stoichiometric compound by converting the hydrated mixed oxide of manganese (III), manganese (IV) and aluminum (III) into a lithium-form of the hydrated mixed oxide of manganese (III), manganese ( ...

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07-01-2016 дата публикации

Flue Gas Sorbents, Methods For Their Manufacture, and Their Use in Removal of Mercury From Gaseous Streams

Номер: US20160001261A1
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Disclosed are sorbents having superior water leachability performance characteristics especially when used as sorbents in semi-dry (CDS), high moisture (SDA), and fully wet SOscrubbers. Also disclosed are methods for the production of such performance-enhanced sorbents, and methods for the use of such sorbents in the removal of mercury and possibly one or more other heavy metals or other contaminants from various gaseous streams. The sorbents are carbonaceous substrates treated with a bromine-containing compound, especially gaseous bromine, and with at least one organic compound that contains at least one olefinic double bond. 1. A method for increasing the resistance of a brominated carbonaceous sorbent to water leaching of bromine species , which method comprises contacting a carbonaceous substrate with at least one organic compound that contains at least one olefinic double bond in an amount sufficient to increase the resistance of the brominated sorbent to water leaching of bromine species , wherein bromination of the carbonaceous substrate is conducted prior to , during , and/or after said treatment with the organic compound.2. A method as in wherein said bromination is conducted with gaseous elemental bromine.3. A method as in wherein the bromination is conducted only prior to treatment with said organic compound; only during treatment with said organic compound; or only after treatment with said organic compound.45-. (canceled)6. A method as in claim 1 , wherein the bromination is with a bromine-containing compound in gas or liquid form in a sufficient amount to increase the ability of the carbonaceous substrate to adsorb mercury and/or mercury-containing compounds and/or species.7. A method as in wherein said contacting of said carbonaceous substrate with organic compound is conducted only prior to bromination of said carbonaceous substrate; only during bromination of said carbonaceous substrate; or only after bromination of said carbonaceous substrate.89-. ...

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04-01-2018 дата публикации

DEVICE FOR SOLID PHASE EXTRACTION AND METHOD FOR USE THEREOF

Номер: US20180001229A1
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Disclosed is a device for a solid phase extraction comprising two or more of the sorbents to remove phospholipids and salts from a sample, to thereby eliminate matrix effects during mass spectrometry analysis. In particular, the sorbents includes at least one sorbent which is water-wettable and contains at least one hydrophobic component and at least one hydrophilic component and at least one of sorbent having a specific affinity for a matrix interference like phospholipids. Further disclosed is a method using the device of the present invention. 1. A separation device comprising two or more sorbents wherein:the matrix interferences retained on one of the sorbents is substantially removed by the other sorbents as compared to a separation device comprising only one sorbent;the flowrate of the sorbents is substantially improved as compared to a separation device comprising only one sorbent; orthe backpres sure of the sorbents is substantially reduced as compared to a separation device comprising only one sorbent.2. The separation device of claim 1 , wherein at least one sorbent contains at least one hydrophobic component and at least one hydrophilic component.3. The separation device of claim 2 , wherein the sorbent that contains at least one hydrophobic component and at least one hydrophilic component is water-wettable.4. The separation device of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the sorbents has retention for analytes having a log P of 0.05 or greater in aqueous solutions.5. The separation device of claim 4 , wherein the remainder of the sorbents claim 4 , in total claim 4 , have a specific affinity for matrix interferences in greater than 40% organic solvent solutions.6. The separation device of claim 1 , wherein at least one sorbent has a specific affinity to phospholipids.7. The separation device of claim 1 , wherein the sorbents are selected from the group consisting of a silica claim 1 , a modified silica claim 1 , an alumina claim 1 , an modified alumina claim ...

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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

ULTRA-HIGH PERFORMANCE AND HIGH PURITY BIOGENIC SILICA FILTRATION MEDIA

Номер: US20200001267A1
Принадлежит: EP MINERALS, LLC

This disclosure relates to ultra-high performance diatomite products possessing very high silica specific volume, a characteristic which provides for high filtration performance, in terms of low unit consumption and long filtration cycle times. These novel products of this disclosure also show very low extractable metals for both the non-acid washed and the high purity (acid washed) grades. These characteristics are of particular value in the separation of solids from high purity liquids in electronic chemical, specialty beverage and life science applications. In addition to outstanding physical and chemical characteristics, these products also contain no detectable levels of cristobalite and have a wide range of permeabilities, and are produced from mineralogically impure ores containing high levels of alumina and iron oxide 1. The filtration product of comprising diatomaceous earth having: (i) a permeability of 85 millidarcy to 14 claim 39 ,000 millidarcy claim 39 , (ii) an aluminum oxide content and an iron oxide content claim 39 , wherein the sum of the aluminum oxide content and the iron oxide content is greater than 7.0 wt % and less than 13 (wt %) claim 39 , and (iii) a silica specific volume greater than 3.5 to 6.2.210-. (canceled)11. The filtration product of claim 39 , in which the diatomaceous earth further has a non-detectable level of cristobalite according to the LH Method.12. The filtration product of claim 39 , in which the diatomaceous earth further has a silica content of greater than 80 wt % and less than 84 wt % on an ignited basis.13. The filtration product of claim 39 , in which the diatomaceous earth further has a silica content of 84 wt % to 87 wt % on an ignited basis.14. The filtration product of claim 39 , in which the diatomaceous earth further has a silica content of greater than 88 wt % to 92 wt % on an ignited basis.15. The filtration product of claim 39 , wherein the iron oxide content is greater than 4 wt % on an ignited basis.16. ( ...

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04-01-2018 дата публикации

ADSORBENT HAVING MICROWAVE ABSORPTION PROPERTY

Номер: US20180001302A1
Принадлежит: ECOPRO CO., LTD.

An adsorbent having a microwave absorption property is provided. The adsorbent having an improved microwave absorption property, which has a core-shell structure including a silicon carbide bead disposed therein, and an adsorbing material disposed outside the silicon carbide bead, can be provided. Also, the adsorbent may further include a plurality of silicon carbide particles dispersed and disposed therein and having a diameter of 1 μm to 10 μm, and the adsorbing material may be ion-exchanged with a cation. Therefore, the adsorbent can be useful in improving desorption efficiency since the adsorbent may be rapidly heated by microwaves to reach the desorption temperature due to high reactivity to microwaves. Also, the adsorbent can be useful in maintaining full adsorption capacity without having an influence on adsorption quantity since the silicon carbide bead is disposed in the inner core of the adsorbent. Further, when the adsorbent is applied to conventional systems for removing organic compounds using microwaves or dehumidification systems, the adsorbent can be semi-permanently used, and may also have an effect of enhancing the energy efficiency by 30% or more, compared to adsorbents used in the conventional systems. 1. An adsorbent having a microwave absorption property , which adsorbent has a core-shell structure comprising:a silicon carbide bead disposed therein; andan adsorbing material disposed outside the silicon carbide bead.2. The adsorbent of claim 1 , wherein the adsorbing material is selected from the group consisting of zeolite claim 1 , activated alumina claim 1 , and a mixture thereof.3. The adsorbent of claim 1 , wherein the silicon carbide bead has a diameter of approximately 0.5 mm 1.5 mm.4. The adsorbent of claim 1 , wherein an increase in temperature of the adsorbent is in a range of 30° C. to 50° C. when the adsorbent is irradiated with 1 kW microwaves for 60 seconds to 90 seconds.5. The adsorbent of claim 1 , further comprising a plurality ...

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05-01-2017 дата публикации

METHODS FOR DECREASING AQUEOUS HALIDE AND ORGANOHALIDE LEVELS USING PLANT BIOMASS

Номер: US20170001882A1

Disclosed are processes to treat water having halide ions and organohalides. The process comprises contacting a plant biomass with an alkaline solution to give an alkaline plant biomass, and contacting the alkaline plant biomass with water to give a biomass material. An aqueous sample with organohalides or halide ions is contacted with the biomass material to provide a low halide filtrate and a spent biomass. 1. A method for removing a halide , a herbicide , or a combination thereof in an aqueous sample , the method comprising:contacting a plant biomass with an alkali solution to give an alkaline plant biomass;trans-esterifying the alkaline plant biomass to obtain a treated plant biomass; andcontacting the treated plant biomass with the aqueous sample to remove the halide, the herbicide, or a combination thereof from the aqueous sample.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising washing the treated plant biomass before contacting the aqueous sample.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein washing the treated plant biomass comprises washing the treated plant biomass with an organic solvent claim 2 , water claim 2 , or combination thereof.4. The method of claim 2 , further comprising drying the treated plant biomass before contacting the aqueous sample.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein contacting the plant biomass with the alkali solution comprises contacting the plant biomass selected from water hyacinth claim 1 , elephant grass claim 1 , jute claim 1 , water lily claim 1 , duck weed claim 1 , azolla claim 1 , wood claim 1 , coir claim 1 , banana claim 1 , ramie claim 1 , pineapple claim 1 , sisal claim 1 , cellulose claim 1 , hemicellulose claim 1 , lignin claim 1 , and a combination thereof with the alkali solution.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein contacting the plant biomass with the alkali solution comprises contacting the plant biomass having an average particle size of about 1 micron to about 5000 microns with the alkali solution.7. The method of claim 1 , ...

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14-01-2016 дата публикации

METHOD FOR SELECTIVELY ISOLATING HYDROGEN OR HELIUM USING A NATROLITE-BASED ZEOLITE, AND NOVEL NATROLITE-BASED ZEOLITE

Номер: US20160008789A9
Автор: HONG Suk Bong
Принадлежит: POSTECH ACADEMY-INDUSTRY FOUNDATION

The present invention relates to selectively isolating gases using a natrolite-based zeolite, and more particularly, to a novel natrolite-based zeolite and to selectively isolating hydrogen and/or helium gas using a natrolite-based zeolite. The present invention is characterized in that gas containing hydrogen is brought into contact with a natrolite-based zeolite to selectively isolate the hydrogen. The present invention provides a sorbent which can selectively isolate hydrogen and/or helium, and provides a method for isolating the hydrogen and/or helium at room temperature or at a high temperature. 5. The method of claim 3 , wherein the compound of formula (2) is transferred into a Teflon reactor which is then placed in a stainless steel reactor in which the compound is heated. This application is a divisional of co-pending U.S. application Ser. No. 13/148,078 filed Sep. 6, 2011, which is a national phase entry of International Application Serial No. PCT/KR2009/005350 filed Sep. 21, 2009, which claims priority to Korean Application Serial Nos. 10-2009-0009716 filed Feb. 6, 2009 and 10-2009-0085610 filed Sep. 10, 2009, each of which is incorporated by reference herein in its entirety.The present invention relates to a novel natrolite-based zeolite and the selective separation of gases using the same, and more particularly to a process of selectively separating hydrogen or helium using a natrolite-based zeolite.Molecular sieves, including zeolites, have very small pores, the size of which is uniform within a variation of 0.1 Å and the shape of which varies depending on the framework structure of the molecular sieves, and thus these molecular sieves show unique shape-selective properties which are not observed in amorphous oxides. Accordingly, these nanoporous materials have been used as ion exchangers, separating agents, catalysts or catalyst supports, in the fine chemical industry, the petrochemical industry, and the like [Kirk Othmer Encyclo. Chem. Technol., 1996, ...

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08-01-2015 дата публикации

METHOD FOR PREPARING AMORPHOUS IRON OXIDE HYDROXIDE

Номер: US20150010465A1
Автор: Liu Zhenyi, Wang Lixian

A method for preparing amorphous iron oxide hydroxide, comprising following steps: (1) preparing a ferrous salt solution with solid soluble ferrous salt; (2) preparing a hydroxide solution; (3) mixing said hydroxide solution and said ferrous salt solution in a co-current manner for reaction at an alkali ratio of 0.6˜0.8 and a reaction temperature not exceeding 30° C.; (4) after the reaction in step (3) is finished, yielding a first mixture, then charging said first mixture with a gas containing oxygen for oxidation, and controlling the first mixture at a pH value of 6˜8 until the oxidation is finished to yield a second mixture; and (5) filtering, washing with water and drying said second mixture obtained in step (4) to yield the amorphous iron oxide hydroxide. 110-. (canceled)11. A method for preparing amorphous iron oxide hydroxide , comprising following steps:(1) preparing a ferrous salt solution with solid soluble ferrous salt;(2) preparing a hydroxide solution;(3) mixing said hydroxide solution and said ferrous salt solution in a co-current manner for reaction, controlling said hydroxide solution and said ferrous salt solution at an alkali ratio of 0.6˜0.8, controlling said ferrous salt solution at a feeding speed of 200-300 ml/min, and said hydroxide solution at a feeding speed of 50-60 ml/min. and controlling a reaction temperature not exceeding 30° C.;(4) after the reaction in step (3) is finished, yielding a first mixture, charging the first mixture with a gas containing oxygen for oxidation, and controlling the first mixture at a pH value of 6˜8 until the oxidation is finished to yield a second mixture; and(5) filtering, washing with water and drying said second mixture obtained in step (4) to yield the amorphous iron oxide hydroxide.12. The method of claim 11 , wherein claim 11 , said hydroxide is a hydroxide of group IA or group IIA elements.13. The method of claim 11 , wherein claim 11 , said ferrous salt solution has a concentration of 1.3-1.8 mol/L ...

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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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11-01-2018 дата публикации

COMPOSITE WITH SYNERGISTIC EFFECT OF ADSORPTION AND VISIBLE LIGHT CATALYTIC DEGRADATION AND PREPARATION METHOD AND APPLICATION THEREOF

Номер: US20180008953A1
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The invention discloses a composite with an adsorption-visible light catalytic degradation synergistic effect and a preparation method and application thereof. The preparation method includes the specific steps that firstly, a bismuth oxyiodide/bismuth oxychloride composite nano-particle loaded activated carbon fiber composite ACF@BiOIClis synthesized; then, the fiber surface is grafted with polyethyleneimine, and the end composite PEI-g-ACF@BiOIClis obtained. The composite can rapidly adsorb pollutants in water, and meanwhile the pollutants are efficiently degraded with a photocatalyst loaded on the surface of the composite; besides, the purpose of recycling and reusing the photocatalyst is achieved, the comprehensive treatment capability of the composite is improved, the service life of the composite is prolonged, and the use cost is lowered. 1. A preparation method of a composite with synergistic effect of adsorption and visible light catalytic degradation , which comprises the steps as below:1) preparation of activated carbon fibers with bismuth oxyiodide/bismuth oxychloride composite nanoparticles immobilized on:dissolving bismuth nitrate pentahydrate and activated carbon fiber in solvent to obtain solution A; dissolving potassium iodide and potassium chloride in solvent to obtain solution B; adding solution B to solution A under stirring, mixing evenly, then moving the reaction mixture to a hydrothermal reactor and reacting for 10 to 16 hours at 120 to 180° C., after the completion of the reaction, the reaction vessel is taken out, cooled and opened, and the fibrous product is collected by filtration, washed and dried to obtain bismuth oxyiodide/bismuth oxychloride composite nanoparticles immobilized activated carbon fiber composite;wherein,the molar ratio of bismuth nitrate pentahydrate, potassium iodide and potassium chloride is 1:x:(1−x), and 0 Подробнее

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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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

DEVICE FOR SOLID PHASE EXTRACTION AND METHOD FOR USE THEREOF

Номер: US20220032210A1
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Disclosed is a device for a solid phase extraction comprising two or more of the sorbents to remove phospholipids and salts from a sample, to thereby eliminate matrix effects during mass spectrometry analysis. In particular, the sorbents includes at least one sorbent which is water-wettable and contains at least one hydrophobic component and at least one hydrophilic component and at least one of sorbent having a specific affinity for a matrix interference like phospholipids. Further disclosed is a method using the device of the present invention. 173-. (canceled)74. A solid phase extraction method , comprising:using a device, wherein the device comprises a sorbent bed including a sorbent containing at least one hydrophobic component and at least one hydrophilic component and a sorbent having a specific affinity to phospholipids.75. The method of claim 75 , wherein the sorbent that contains at least one hydrophobic component and at least one hydrophilic component is water-wettable.76. The method of claim 75 , wherein the sorbent bed is layered.77. The method of claim 76 , wherein a top layer is the sorbent containing at least one hydrophobic component and at least one hydrophilic component.78. The method of claim 75 , wherein the sorbent containing at least one hydrophobic component and at least one hydrophilic component and the sorbent having a specific affinity to phospholipids are mixed in a single layer of the sorbent bed.79. The method of or claim 75 , wherein the sorbent containing at least one hydrophobic component and at least one hydrophilic component and the sorbent having a specific affinity to phospholipid are mixed at a weight ratio of about 1:2.80. (canceled)81. The method of claim 76 , wherein the sorbent having a specific affinity to phospholipids includes a silica containing a modified or unmodified octadecyl (C) or octyl Cto Calkyl component.82. The method of claim 76 , wherein the device is a syringe claim 76 , a cartridge claim 76 , a column claim ...

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03-02-2022 дата публикации

COLORED ZEOLITE ADSORBENT

Номер: US20220032263A1
Автор: Serge Nicolas
Принадлежит: Arkema France

The present invention concerns a zeolitic adsorbent comprising a zeolitic agglomerate comprising at least one zeolite and at least one agglomeration binder, said agglomerate being coated with a coating comprising at least one pigment. 1. A zeolitic adsorbent material comprising:a zeolitic agglomerate comprising at least one zeolite and at least one agglomeration binder,the agglomerate being coated with a coating comprising at least one pigment.2. The material as claimed in claim 1 , having a color whose component L* is between 0 and 80.3. The material as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the coating has a thickness of between 10 μm and 1000 μm.4. The material as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the one zeolitic agglomerate comprises a zeolite selected from LTA-type zeolites and FAU-type zeolites.5. The material as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the amount of zeolite(s) is more than 65% relative to the total weight of the adsorbent material claim 1 , and is less than 99% by weight relative to the total weight of the material.6. The material as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the agglomeration binder is selected from clays and inorganic binders.7. The material as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the pigment is selected from peach black claim 1 , lamp black claim 1 , wine black claim 1 , vine black claim 1 , mineral black claim 1 , Dead Sea black clay claim 1 , and organic dyes from the lignosulfonate class.8. The material as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the amount of pigment is between 0.01% and 10% by weight relative to the total weight of the material.9. A process for preparing a zeolitic adsorbent material as claimed in claim 1 , comprising:a) mixing an agglomeration binder and at least one zeolite, and agglomerating and shaping the mixture to give a zeolitic agglomerate;b) coating the agglomerate prepared and shaped in step a) using a coating composition comprising at least one pigment;c) drying the coated agglomerate obtained in step b) at a temperature generally of between 80° C. ...

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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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03-02-2022 дата публикации

AMINE-APPENDED CHEMICAL SORBENT

Номер: US20220032268A1
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A chemical structure, and a process for synthesizing the chemical structure, of: 3. A process comprising: 3,3,3′3′-tetramethyl-1,1′-spirobisindane-5,5′,6,6′-tetrol (TTSBI); and', '1,3-dicyanotetrafluorobenzene (DCTB);, 'synthesizing a polymer with intrinsic microscopy (PIM-1) by polycondensation reaction of one-dimensional monomers, the PIM-1 comprising a nitrile (—CN) group, the one-dimensional monomers comprising adjusting a reaction temperature; and', 'adjusting a reaction time; and, 'functionalizing the PIM-1 with a carboxylic acid (—COOH) group by converting the —CN to the —COOH, the functionalizing of the PIM-1 resulting in a hydrolyzed polymer (PIM-1-Cn), a degree of functionalization of the PIM-1 being controlled, in part, byreacting the PIM-1-Cn through an acid-base interaction, the PIM-1-Cn being reacted with tris(2-aminoehtyl)amine (TAEA), the reacted PIM-1-Cn resulting in a primary amine-appended sorbent (PIM-1-Cn-TA).4. The process of claim 3 , further comprising: a pellet;', 'a film;', 'a solid fiber strand; and', 'a hollow fiber strand., 'casting the amine-appended sorbent into a product selected from the group consisting of5. The process of claim 3 , wherein the amine-appended sorbent has a COuptake capacity of at least thirty-six cubic centimeters per gram (≥36 cc/g).6. The process of claim 3 , wherein:the reaction temperature is approximately twenty-five degrees Celsius (25° C.); andthe reaction time is approximately twenty-four (24) hours.7. The process of claim 3 , wherein:the reaction temperature is approximately one-hundred-and-twenty degrees Celsius (120° C.); andthe reaction time is approximately ninety (90) minutes.8. The process of claim 3 , wherein:the reaction temperature is approximately one-hundred-and-twenty degrees Celsius (120° C.); andthe reaction time is approximately two-hundred-and-ten (210) minutes.9. A process comprising:functionalizing a polymer with intrinsic microscopy (PIM-1) with a carboxylic acid (—COOH) group, the ...

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18-01-2018 дата публикации

FOUR-AXIAL-FINS FIXED BED REACTOR FOR USE WITH CALCIUM ALUMINATE CARBONATES CO2 SORBENTS

Номер: US20180015408A1

A four-axial-fins fixed bed reactor for use with calcium aluminate carbonates COsorbents is provided. The four-axial-fins fixed bed reactor includes a tubular reactor and a four-axial-fins tube. The tubular reactor has a tubular reactor inner wall. The four-axial-fins tube is disposed in the tubular reactor, wherein the four-axial-fins tube includes a tube and four axial fins. The tube has a tube outer wall. An annular space is formed between the tube and the tubular reactor. The four axial fins extend along the radial direction of the tubular reactor from the tube outer wall to connect the tubular reactor inner wall, wherein the annular space is equally divided by the four axial fins. 1. A four-axial-fins fixed bed reactor for use with calcium aluminate carbonates COsorbents , comprising:a tubular reactor having a tubular reactor inner wall; and a tube having a tube outer wall, wherein an annular space is formed between the tube and the tubular reactor;', 'four axial fins extending along the radial direction of the tubular reactor from the tube outer wall to connect the tubular reactor inner wall, wherein the annular space is equally divided by the four axial fins., 'a four-axial-fins tube disposed in the tubular reactor, including2. A fixed bed reactor , comprising:a tubular reactor having a tubular reactor inner wall; anda heat conducting device disposed in the tubular reactor, wherein the heat conducting device is removable from the tubular reactor, wherein the heat conducting device includes a plurality of heat conducting plates disposed along the axial direction of the tubular reactor and connected to each other, wherein the plurality of heat conducting plates extend outward along the radial direction of the tubular reactor from the interior of the tubular reactor to contact the tubular reactor inner wall.3. The fixed bed reactor of claim 2 , wherein the fixed bed reactor is for a first material to adsorb a second material and to desorb the same after being ...

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18-01-2018 дата публикации

POLYFUNCTIONAL SORBENT MATERIALS

Номер: US20180015442A1
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Disclosed herein is a material comprising a functionalized solid support surface, wherein the functionalization comprises a thioalkylene linker bound to the support surface and the thioalkylene linker is coupled to a moiety derived from a ligand, wherein the ligand includes a terminal alkenyl and at least one first functional group configured to bind to at least one predetermined target species. 2. The material of claim 1 , wherein X is selected from —CH(P(═O)(OH)) claim 1 , or —N(—CH—COOH).3. The material of claim 1 , further comprising a hydroxy or a thioalkyl directly bound to A.4. The material of claim 1 , wherein X comprises a phosphonic acid moiety or an iminodiacetic acid moiety.5. The material of claim 1 , wherein X is a urea claim 1 , thiourea claim 1 , phosphinimine claim 1 , hydroxypyridinoate (HOPO) claim 1 , sulfocatecholamide (CAMS) claim 1 , terephthalimide claim 1 , carbamoylmethylphosphine oxide (CMPO) claim 1 , phosphine derivative claim 1 , phosphine oxide derivative claim 1 , sulfonamide derivative claim 1 , ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) derivative claim 1 , dihydroxybenzene claim 1 , or N-phenyliminodiacetic acid.6. The material of claim 1 , wherein n is 3.7. The material of claim 1 , wherein Ris (—CH—)and m is 3.8. The material of claim 1 , wherein Ris (—CH—)Ph(—CH—).9. The material of claim 1 , wherein Ris (—CH—)Ph(—CH—)and a is 2 and b is 1.10. The material of claim 6 , wherein X comprises a phosphonic acid moiety or an iminodiacetic acid moiety.11. The material of claim 1 , wherein A comprises a silica substrate.12. A material comprising a functionalized solid support surface claim 1 , wherein the functionalization comprises a thioalkylene linker bound to the support surface and the thioalkylene linker is coupled to a moiety derived from a ligand claim 1 , wherein the ligand includes a terminal alkenyl and at least one first functional group configured to bind to at least one predetermined target species claim 1 , and wherein the ...

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21-01-2016 дата публикации

ALUMINOPHOSPHATE-METAL OXIDE BONDED BODY AND PRODUCTION METHOD FOR SAME

Номер: US20160016146A1
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An aluminophosphate-metal oxide bonded body including a metal oxide having a bonding surface on a part of the surface thereof, and aluminophosphate that is disposed on the bonding surface of the metal oxide, wherein an alkali metal, an alkaline earth metal or both of these is/are disposed on the bonding surface of the metal oxide, and the content rate of the alkali metal, alkaline earth metal or both is from 0.3 to 30.0% by mass with respect to all of the substances that are disposed on the bonding surface of the metal oxide. An aluminophosphate-metal oxide bonded body that provides a favorable bonded state even for complicated shapes is provided.

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21-01-2016 дата публикации

ABSORBENT MEDIUM FOR ISOLATION OF BIOLOGICAL MOLECULES AND METHOD FOR SYNTHESIZING SAME

Номер: US20160016147A1
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An absorbent medium for biological molecules separation is provided. The absorbent medium includes a scaffold made of polymeric nanofiber. The polymeric nanofiber is decorated with silica nanoparticles. 1. An absorbent medium comprising a scaffold made of polymeric nanofiber , wherein , the polymeric nanofiber is decorated with silica nanoparticles.2. The absorbent medium of claim 1 , wherein the polymeric nanofiber is made of a polymer selected from a group consisting of polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) claim 1 , polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) claim 1 , nylon claim 1 , polystyrene (PS) claim 1 , polyamide claim 1 , polyethylene terephthalate (PET) claim 1 , polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) claim 1 , polyethylene (PE) claim 1 , polypropylene (PP) claim 1 , polyolefin claim 1 , polyethylene oxide (PEO) claim 1 , polyphenol formaldehyde (PPF) claim 1 , polyvinyl chloride (PVC) claim 1 , aromatic polyamide claim 1 , polyacrylonitrile (PAN) claim 1 , polyurethane (PU) claim 1 , or combinations thereof.3. The absorbent medium of claim 1 , wherein the silica nanoparticles have a mesoporous structure.4. The absorbent medium of claim 1 , wherein the silica nanoparticles are made using a silica source selected from a group consisting of tetraethyl orthosilicate (TEOS) claim 1 , 2-[methoxy(polyethyleneoxy)propyl]trimethoxysilane (PEGTMS) claim 1 , (3-glycidoxypropyl)trimethoxysilane (GPTES) claim 1 , triethoxysilane (APTES) claim 1 , trimethoxysilyl-propyl diethylene triamine (DETA) claim 1 , or combinations thereof.5. The absorbent medium of claim 1 , wherein the polymeric nanofiber has a diameter of less than 100 nanometer.6. The absorbent medium of claim 1 , wherein the silica nanoparticles have a diameter less than 100 nanometer.7. The absorbent medium of claim 1 , wherein the absorbent medium is in the form of a membrane.8. A solid bed for isolating a biological molecule claim 7 , the solid bed comprising a plurality of the absorbent mediums according to claim 7 , stacked in a ...

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21-01-2016 дата публикации

ORGANIC-INORGANIC HYBRID MATERIAL OF USE FOR EXTRACTING URANIUM (VI) FROM AQUEOUS MEDIA CONTAINING PHOSPHORIC ACID, PROCESSES FOR PREPARING SAME AND USES THEREOF

Номер: US20160016150A1
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The invention relates to an organic-inorganic hybrid material which comprises an inorganic solid support on which are grafted organic molecules of the general formula (I) hereafter:

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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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17-01-2019 дата публикации

Low Cost Immobilized Amine Regenerable Solid Sorbents

Номер: US20190015816A1
Автор: Chuang Steven S.C.
Принадлежит: THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON

A method of modifying a chemical interaction between a functional group of an immobilized amine in a solid sorbent composition and a compound that chemically interacts with the functional group to reduce the heat required to desorb the compound from the solid sorbent. A method of inhibiting degradation of an immobilized amine in an immobilized amine solid sorbent. Compositions and methods of use of a low-cost regenerable immobilized amine solid sorbent resistant to degradation. 1. A method of removing a compound from a gas stream comprising: i. an immobilized amine susceptible to chemosorbing the compound,', 'ii. an alcohol species capable of lowering the threshold temperature for dissociation of the bond between the compound and the amine, and', 'iii. an inorganic base,, 'a. employing a regenerable solid sorbent in the gas stream, wherein the regenerable solid sorbent comprises,'}b. allowing the regenerable solid sorbent to adsorb the compound from the gas stream, and;c. heating the solid sorbent to a temperature above the threshold temperature for dissociation of the bond between the adsorbed compound and the immobilized amine, but below the threshold temperature for dissociation of the immobilized amine.2. The method of wherein the gas stream is flue gas claim 1 , the compound is CO claim 1 , the solid support is SiO claim 1 , the amine is an aliphatic amine claim 1 , the adhesive is an epoxy claim 1 , the alcohol species is a polyethylene glycol and the inorganic base is NaCO.3. The method of wherein the gas stream is flue gas and the compound is SO claim 1 , the solid support is SiO claim 1 , the amine is an aromatic amine claim 1 , the adhesive is an epoxy claim 1 , the alcohol species is a polyethylene glycol and the inorganic base is NaCO.4. A regenerable immobilized amine solid sorbent composition comprising:a. a solid support particle, 'i. wherein the immobilized amine comprises an adhesive and an amine susceptible to adsorbing a compound,', 'b. an ...

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17-01-2019 дата публикации

METHOD OF REMOVING ARSENIC FROM A LIQUID

Номер: US20190016609A1
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A method for removing arsenic from a liquid includes adding a two-dimensional metal carbide adsorbent to the liquid to adsorb the arsenic from the liquid. The two-dimensional metal carbide adsorbent can include at least one MXene, having the formula MX, where n=1, 2 or 3, where M is an early transition metal, such as scandium (Sc), titanium (Ti), vanadium (V), chromium (Cr), yttrium (Y), zirconium (Zr), niobium (Nb), molybdenum (Mo) or the like, and X is either carbon or nitrogen. The MXene may be TiC. 1. A method of removing arsenic from a liquid , comprising the steps of:{'sub': n+1', 'n, 'providing an MXene, having the formula MX, where n is an integer ranging between 1 and 3 inclusive, M is an early transition metal, and X is selected from the group consisting of carbon and nitrogen; and'}adding the MXene to a liquid, the MXene adsorbing arsenic from the liquid.2. The method of removing arsenic from a liquid as recited in claim 1 , wherein the MXene comprises TiC.3. The method of removing arsenic from a liquid as recited in claim 2 , wherein the step of providing the MXene comprises room temperature exfoliation of Titanium (III) Aluminum Carbide (II) (TiAlC) using hydrofluoric (HF) acid.4. The method of removing arsenic from a liquid as recited in claim 1 , wherein the liquid comprises water.5. The method removing arsenic from a liquid as recited in claim 1 , wherein the liquid comprises a solution including lead (Pb) and chromium (Cr (VI)).6. A method of removing arsenic from a liquid claim 1 , comprising the steps of:{'sub': 3', '3', '3', '2, 'performing room temperature exfoliation of Titanium (III) Aluminum Carbide (II) (TiAlC) using hydrofluoric (HF) acid to produce TiC; and'}{'sub': 3', '2', '3', '2, 'adding the TiCto a liquid including arsenic, the TiCadsorbing the arsenic from the liquid.'}7. The method of removing arsenic from a liquid as recited in claim 6 , wherein the liquid comprises water.8. The method of removing arsenic from a liquid as recited ...

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21-01-2021 дата публикации

MEMBRANES COMPRISING A LAYER OF METAL ORGANIC FRAMEWORK PARTICLES

Номер: US20210016232A1
Автор: Liu Kangsheng
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A filtration membrane that includes a porous substrate layer and an active layer arranged over at least a part of the substrate layer. The active layer comprises a metal-organic framework (MOF). Also disclosed are methods for of producing a filtration membrane and uses of the filtration membrane for water treatment. 1. A filtration membrane , the membrane comprising a porous substrate layer and an active layer arranged over at least a part of the substrate layer , wherein the active layer comprises a metal-organic framework (MOF).2. A method of producing the filtration membrane claim 1 , according to claim 1 , wherein the membrane comprises a porous substrate layer and an active layer arranged over at least a part of the substrate layer claim 1 , wherein the active layer comprises a metal-organic framework (MOF) claim 1 , the method comprising the steps of:a. optionally preparing the substrateb. contacting the substrate with a coating composition comprising the MOF;c. optionally, drying the membrane.3. A filtration membrane wherein the membrane comprises a porous substrate layer and an active layer arranged over at least a part of the substrate layer claim 2 , wherein the active layer comprises a metal-organic framework (MOF) claim 2 , wherein the filtration membrane is formed by the method of .4. A coating composition for use in the manufacture of filtration membranes for use in gravity claim 2 , pressure claim 2 , or vacuum deposition claim 2 , or printing of filtration membranes claim 2 , the composition comprising at least one metal-organic framework material or precursor thereof.5. The membrane of claim 1 , wherein the substrate is a polymeric substrate claim 1 , a ceramic substrate claim 1 , a composite substrate claim 1 , an inorganic-organic substrate and/or a metal substrate.6. The membrane according to claim 5 , wherein the ceramic porous substrate is formed one or more of zeolite claim 5 , silicon claim 5 , silica claim 5 , alumina claim 5 , zirconia ...

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21-01-2021 дата публикации

METHOD FOR IN-SITU SYNTHESIS OF METAL ORGANIC FRAMEWORKS (MOFs), COVALENT ORGANIC FRAMEWORKS (COFs) AND ZEOLITE IMIDAZOLATE FRAMEWORKS (ZIFs), AND APPLICATIONS THEREOF

Номер: US20210016245A1
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The present invention relates to method for the synthesis in-situ of the class of compounds known generally as MOFs (metal organic frameworks or organometallic compounds), COFs (covalent organic frameworks), and ZIFs (Zeolitic imidazolate framework), within and onto different types of substrates, and to the applications of such substrates having in-situ synthesized MOFs, COFs and ZIFs. 1. A method for the in situ synthesis of MOFs , COFs , or ZIFs , onto and within a porous substrate by contacting the porous substrate with a first solution and a second solution , wherein the first and second solutions are capable of forming the said MOFs , COFs , or ZIFs.2. A method as claimed in wherein the porous substrate is contacted with the first solution and the second solution claim 1 , sequentially in any order or simultaneously as a mixture of the two solutions.3. A method as claimed in or wherein the first solution and/or the second solution comprise a mixture of two or more solutions claim 1 , wherein the resulting adsorbent synthesized in situ is either one or more MOFs claim 1 , COFs claim 1 , or ZIFs or a combination of one or more of MOFs claim 1 , COFs or ZIFs with an inorganic adsorbent.4. A method as claimed in to wherein the contacting is done by dipping or soaking.5. A method as claimed in any preceding claim wherein dipping/soaking time claim 1 , temperature claim 1 , pressure claim 1 , concentration claim 1 , and viscosity for both the first solution and the second solution are optimized with or without use of enhancers or retarders.6. A method as claimed in any preceding claim wherein the ratio of the in situ synthesized adsorbent to substrate is in the range of 0.1 to 6 times by weight of the adsorbent to the bare substrate claim 1 , preferably in the range of 0.5 to 4 times by weight of the bare substrate claim 1 , and more preferably in the range of 1.5 to 3 times by weight of the bare substrate.7. A method as claimed in any preceding claim wherein the ...

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21-01-2021 дата публикации

Multi-Functionalized Basic Immobilized Amine Sorbents for Removal of Metal Contaminants from Wastewater

Номер: US20210016246A1
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This disclosure provides polyamine sorbent compositions for the separation of metals from aqueous solutions. The polyamine sorbent compositions comprise a silica support, an aminosilane bound to the silica support, an epoxysilane bound to the silica support, and a polyamine where the polyamine is chemically tethered onto a solid silica support through via the epoxysilane. The polyamine may be further stabilized within the bulk sorbent through hydrogen bonding interactions with the aminosilane. The sorbent compositions resist leaching by HO in an aqueous stream containing heavy oxyanion-based (and other) metals and demonstrate stability over a pH range of 2-14. The sorbent compositions are useful for the separation of metals from aqueous solutions. The cationic heavy metals are captured by the co-existing amine groups (—NH, —NH, —N) from the polymeric network while additional metal capture capacity is derived from the introduction of a secondary silane linker. 1. An immobilized amine solid sorbent composition , the composition comprising:a. a silica support;b. an aminosilane bound to the silica support;c. an epoxysilane bound to the silica support; and,d. a polyamine bound to the epoxysilane.2. The composition of claim 1 , where the polyamine is further bound to the aminosilane.3. The composition of claim 2 , where the polyamine is further bound to the aminosilane by hydrogen bonding.4. The composition of claim 1 , where the aminosilane is N-(3-trimethoxysilyl) propyl)ethylenediamine5. The composition of claim 1 , where the aminosilane is N-(3-trimethoxysilylpropyl)diethylenetriamine.6. The composition of claim 1 , where the epoxysilane is 2-(3 claim 1 ,4-epoxycyclohexyl)ethyltrimethoxysilane.7. The composition of claim 1 , where the epoxysilane is 2-(3 claim 1 ,4-epoxycyclohexyl)ethyltriethoxysilane.8. The composition of claim 1 , where the polyamine has a molecular weight ranging from 200 g/mol to 20 claim 1 ,000 g/mol claim 1 ,9. The composition of claim 1 , where ...

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28-01-2016 дата публикации

Method of preparing adsorbent for phosphorus adsorption and adsorbent prepared by the same

Номер: US20160023184A1
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The present invention relates to a method for preparing an adsorbent for phosphorus adsorption and an adsorbent prepared by the method. More specifically, the present invention is based on the fact that phosphorus has a strong affinity for the surface of metal oxides or hydroxides, and relates to a method for preparing an adsorbent for phosphorus adsorption, which comprises absorbing and coating expanded vermiculite with aluminum and heating the coated vermiculite at high temperature to produce aluminum oxide on the surface of the expanded vermiculite so that the adsorption of phosphorus at the coordination of the oxide can be achieved with very high efficiency by a strong attraction between phosphorus ions and aluminum ions, and to an adsorbent prepared by the method. 1. A method for preparing an adsorbent for phosphorus adsorption , the method comprising absorbing and coating expanded vermiculite with a solution of aluminum nitrate (Al(NO)9H2O) and heating the coated vermiculite.2. The method according to claim 1 , comprising the steps of:{'b': '100', '(S) adding sodium hydroxide (NaOH) to an aluminum nitrate solution to adjust the pH of the solution;'}{'b': 200', '100, '(S) adding expanded vermiculite to the aluminum nitrate solution whose pH has been adjusted in step S;'}{'b': 300', '200, '(S) primarily heating the expanded vermiculite on which has been absorbed and coated with the aluminum nitrate solution in S; and'}{'b': 400', '300, '(S) washing the expanded vermiculite primarily heated in step S, and secondarily heating the washed vermiculite, followed by cooling.'}3100. The method according to claim 1 , wherein step S is performed by adding sodium hydroxide to adjust the pH of the aluminum nitrate solution to 12.0±0.5.4200100. The method according to claim 1 , wherein step S is performed by adding 40-60 g of the expanded vermiculite per 100 mL of the aluminum nitrate solution whose pH has been adjusted in step S.5300200. The method according to claim 1 , ...

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25-01-2018 дата публикации

CO2 CONCENTRATION REDUCING DEVICE

Номер: US20180021717A1
Принадлежит: HITACHI CHEMICAL COMPANY, LTD.

Disclosed is a COconcentration reducing device for separating and removing COfrom a gas containing COwith a COadsorbent, the COconcentration reducing device including: an adsorbent container which contains the COadsorbent; and a heating unit which heats the COadsorbent by an induction heating or a dielectric heating. Thus, a ventilation quantity can be reduced when COaccumulated in a room is removed, and an electric power required for the ventilation and the electric power required for air conditioning can be reduced. 1. A CO2 concentration reducing device for separating and removing CO2 from a gas containing CO2 with a CO2 adsorbent ,the CO2 concentration reducing device comprising:an adsorbent container which contains the CO2 adsorbent; anda heating unit which heats the CO2 adsorbent by an induction heating or a dielectric heating.2. The CO2 concentration reducing device according to claim 1 ,wherein the CO2 adsorbent contains a cerium oxide or a cerium composite oxide.3. The CO2 concentration reducing device according to claim 1 ,wherein a heating element which generates a heat by the induction heating is arranged between the CO2 adsorbent.4. The CO2 concentration reducing device according to claim 1 ,wherein the CO2 adsorbent is contained in the adsorbent container in the state of being mixed with a heating element which generates a heat by the induction heating.5. The CO2 concentration reducing device according to claim 3 ,wherein the CO2 adsorbent is contained in the adsorbent container in the state of being fixed to the heating element.6. The CO2 concentration reducing device according to claim 3 ,wherein the heating element has a columnar shape, a tabular shape, a pulverized shape, a honeycomb shape, a netlike shape, a linear shape, a spiral shape, or an annular shape.7. The CO2 concentration reducing device according to claim 3 ,wherein the heating element is a magnetic body.8. The CO2 concentration reducing device according to claim 7 ,wherein the magnetic ...

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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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10-02-2022 дата публикации

SUPPORTED POLY(ALLYL)AMINE AND DERIVATIVES FOR CO2 CAPTURE FROM FLUE GAS OR ULTRA-DILUTE GAS STREAMS SUCH AS AMBIENT AIR OR ADMIXTURES THEREOF

Номер: US20220040669A1
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Supported amine polymer adsorbents based on polymers containing only or primarily primary amines sites are to be used as regenerable adsorbents for CO.sub.2 capture from ultra-dilute gas streams, such as ambient air, or from mixtures of gases containing preferably at least 10% oxygen. and can also be useful for use at the moderate gas pressures found in typical post-combustion capture processes, such as flue gas from large point sources such as coal-fired power plants. Preferred supported solid amine adsorbents of this invention are based on poly(allylamine) (“PAA”) and poly(vinyl amine) (“PVAm”), both of which are linear polymers, and their derivatives, containing substantially all primary amine groups, supported on substrates. Preferred such substrates include silica mesocellular foam (MCF) and mesoporous-.gamma.-alumina, as well on mesoporous-.gamma.-alumina coated throughout the pores of MCF, most preferably of monolithic structure. Preferred derivatives include the guanidinylated and cross-linked poly(allylamine) materials. 1. A supported CO.sub.2 adsorbent comprising a porous substrate on and in which is infused an active adsorbent for CO.sub.2 selected from the group consisting of poly(allylamine) , cross-linked poly(allylamine) with epichlorhydrin and guanidylated poly(allylamine).2. The supported CO.sub.2 adsorbent of claim 1 , wherein the CO2 adsorbent has an average molecular weight of not greater than about 5000 Daltons.3. The supported CO.sub.2 adsorbent of claim 1 , wherein the adsorbent is poly(allylamine) claim 1 , having an average molecular weight of not greater than about 3000 Daltons.4. The supported CO.sub.2 adsorbent of claim 2 , wherein the adsorbent is a cross-linked poly(allylamine) cross-linked with epichlorhydrin.5. The supported CO.sub.2 adsorbent of claim 1 , wherein the average molecular weight of the poly(allylamine) material claim 1 , is in the range of from about 500 to about 2200 Daltons.6. The supported CO.sub.2 adsorbent of claim ...

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22-01-2015 дата публикации

Process for Converting Banana Tree Stalk into Fibers for Absorption of Hydrocarbons and Corresponding System and Product

Номер: US20150024932A1
Принадлежит: GEOPHIA LLC

A process for producing absorbent materials includes reducing a banana tree stalk into separated fibers, pressing the separated fibers to generate pressed fibers having less than 50% moisture content by weight, reducing moisture content of the pressed fibers by applying infrared heating to produce pre-dried fibers, and applying a non-thermal drying process to generate dried fibers having less than 10% moisture content by weight for employment in an absorbent material that absorbs hydrocarbons.

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28-01-2021 дата публикации

SURFACE FUNCTIONALISED MATERIALS FOR SAMPLING BIOLOGICAL MOLECULES

Номер: US20210023534A1
Автор: JONES Paul Antonio
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The invention relates to materials, methods and devices useful for sampling biological molecules, including biomarkers and/or metabolites. In particular, the invention relates to surface functionalised xerogels and surface functionalised poly(dimethyl) siloxane (PDMS), devices comprising those materials, and methods of using the materials and devices for sampling, analysing or detecting biological molecules. 1. A surface-functionalised xerogel comprising a functional group capable of selectively binding to a biological molecule from a subject.2. A surface-functionalised xerogel according to claim 1 , wherein the biological molecule is from a mucous membrane or biological fluid.3. A surface-functionalised xerogel according to or claim 1 , for insertion into: a body orifice claim 1 , typically a nostril claim 1 , ear canal claim 1 , mouth claim 1 , anus/rectum claim 1 , vagina claim 1 , or urethra; or a body cavity; or a bodily tube claim 1 , typically a fallopian tube.4. A surface-functionalised xerogel according to any of to claim 1 , wherein the functional group is capable of selectively binding to a cell claim 1 , protein claim 1 , lipid or nucleic acid biomarker claim 1 , or metabolite.5. A surface-functionalised xerogel according to any preceding claim claim 1 , wherein the surface-functionalised xerogel is a silica xerogel.6. A surface-functionalised xerogel according to any preceding claim claim 1 , wherein the functional group is selected from an antigen-binding protein claim 1 , a nucleic acid claim 1 , a lipid-binding moiety claim 1 , a sugar or glycoprotein; or a block group-presenting co-polymer.7. A surface-functionalised xerogel according to claim 6 , wherein:{'sub': 4', '20, 'a. the lipid-binding moiety comprises a C-Calkyl silicate functionalised silica xerogel, optionally an octadecylsilyl (ODS) group; or'}b. the sugar is mannose; orc. the antigen-binding protein is an antibody or an antigen-binding fragment thereof.8. A surface functionalised ...

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04-02-2016 дата публикации

Supported Sulfides for Mercury Capture

Номер: US20160030915A1
Принадлежит: Novinda Corporation

Herein are described methods and materials for capturing mercury from, for example, the gases produced by the combustion of coal. The composition for the removal of mercury from the fluid includes a polysulfide selected from the group consisting of a calcium sulfide and a bromosulfide; the polysulfide supported by or carried on a surface of a silicate particulate. Disclosed methods include a process for manufacturing the bromosulfide or calcium-sulfide mercury-removal composition and a process of capturing mercury from a fluid, the process can include admixing a bromosulfide or calcium-sulfide mercury-removal composition and a fluid that includes mercury; wherein the bromosulfide mercury removal composition includes a bromosulfide supported by or carried on a surface of a silicate particulate; wherein the calcium-sulfide mercury-removal composition includes a calcium sulfide supported by or carried on a surface of a silicate particulate. 1. A composition for the removal of mercury from a fluid , the composition comprising:a polysulfide that is a calcium sulfide;supported by or carried on a surface of a silicate particulate;{'sub': '2', 'wherein the calcium sulfide is the reaction product of Ca(OH)and elemental sulfur.'}2. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition includes a weight percentage of the silicate particulate and a weight percentage of the polysulfide; and wherein the composition includes less than 25 wt. % claim 1 , of the polysulfide.3. (canceled)4. A method for manufacturing a calcium-sulfide mercury-removal composition comprising a two-step process selected from the group consisting of:{'sub': 2', '2, 'admixing Ca(OH)with a silicate support and then admixing elemental sulfur with the Ca(OH)-silicate admixture; and'}{'sub': '2', 'admixing Ca(OH)and elemental sulfur to produce a calcium sulfide and then admixing the calcium sulfide with a silicate support.'}5. A process of capturing mercury from a fluid claim 1 , the process comprising: ...

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04-02-2016 дата публикации

ADSORBENT FOR HALOGENATED ANAESTHETICS

Номер: US20160030917A1
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An adsorbent for halogenated anaesthetics includes: an inorganic material; and an organic material providing a framework for the inorganic material. The inorganic material may be chromium and the organic material may be terephthalic acid. The adsorbent may be formed or configured such that the adsorbent includes coordinatively unsaturated sites or such that the inorganic material may form octahedral structures. The adsorbent is formed or configured to be substantially regenerated at approximately room temperature and to provide selectivity for sevofluorane in water vapour of approximately 1.0. A method of producing an adsorbent includes: selecting an appropriate chemical containing an inorganic material; selecting an organic material to provide a framework for the inorganic material; dissolving the base chemical in water; mixing the organic material with the dissolved base chemical; heating the mixture; filtering the mixture to remove excess organic material; and drying the filtrate. 1. An adsorbent for halogenated anaesthetics comprising:an inorganic material; andan organic material providing a framework for the inorganic material.2. An adsorbent according to wherein the inorganic material is chromium.3. An adsorbent according to wherein the organic material is terephthalic acid.4. An adsorbent according to wherein the adsorbent can be substantially regenerated at approximately room temperature.5. An adsorbent according to wherein the adsorbent provides selectivity for sevofluorane in water vapour of approximately 1.0.6. An adsorbent according to wherein the inorganic material forms octahedral structures in the adsorbent.7. An adsorbent according to wherein the adsorbent comprises coordinatively unsaturated sites.8. A method of producing an adsorbent for halogenated anaesthetics comprising:selecting an appropriate chemical containing an inorganic material;selecting an organic material to provide a framework for the inorganic material;dissolving the base chemical in ...

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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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29-01-2015 дата публикации

Self-Ignition Resistant Thermally-Activated Carbon

Номер: US20150031531A1
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Thermally-activated cellulosic-based carbon is rendered more thermally stable by exposure to a halogen and/or a halogen-containing compound. Such treated cellulosic-based carbon is suitable for use in mitigating the content of hazardous substances in flue gases, especially flue gases having a temperature within the range of from about 100° C. to about 420° C. 1. A thermally-activated cellulosic-based carbon that has been exposed to a halogen and/or a halogen-containing compound , has an ash content of 10 to 15 wt % and that has at least one of the following:(i) a temperature of initial energy release that is greater than the temperature of initial energy release for the same thermally-activated cellulosic-based carbon without the halogen and/or halogen-containing compound exposure;(ii) a self-sustaining ignition temperature greater than the self-sustaining ignition temperature for the same thermally-activated cellulosic-based carbon without the halogen and/or halogen-containing compound exposure; and(iii) an early stage energy release value that is less than the early stage energy release value for the same thermally-activated cellulosic-based carbon without the halogen and/or halogen-containing compound exposure.2. The thermally-activated cellulosic-based carbon of wherein the halogen and/or halogen-containing compound comprises bromine claim 1 , chlorine claim 1 , fluorine claim 1 , iodine claim 1 , ammonium bromide claim 1 , other nitrogen-containing halogen salts claim 1 , or calcium bromide.3. The thermally-activated cellulosic-based carbon of wherein the thermally-activated cellulosic-based carbon that has been exposed to a halogen or halogen-containing compound contains from about 2 to about 20 wt % halogen claim 1 , the wt % being based on the total weight of the thermally-activated cellulosic-based carbon that had been exposed to the halogen and/or the halogen-containing compound.4. A process for enhancing the thermal stability of a thermally-activated ...

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02-02-2017 дата публикации

Methods, compositions and devices for maintaining chemical balance of chlorinated water

Номер: US20170029304A1
Автор: Vivian I. Teichberg
Принадлежит: Mia Levite, Nof Lyle Teichberg, Yaar Teichberg

A composition-of-matter for use in water treatment, composed of a water-insoluble matrix and one or more amidohydrolase, such as cyanuric acid amidohydrolase, incorporated in or on the matrix, is disclosed. Also disclosed are devices containing same and methods utilizing same for water treatment. The water treatment is effected by an enzymatically-catalyzed reduction of the concentration of an amide-containing compound, such as cyanuric acid, found in chlorinated water of swimming polls, spas and other similar structures.

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17-02-2022 дата публикации

Ligand linker substrate

Номер: US20220048010A1
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Ligand functionalized substrate including a solid substrate, which has been modified to provide grafted catching ligand groups covalently bound via a linker, methods of preparing the ligand functionalized substrate and the use thereof, such as to increase binding rate and the dynamic binding capacity (DBC). 1. A ligand-functionalized substrate comprising:{'sub': '2', '#text': 'a. a substrate having carboxylic (—COOH), hydroxy (—OH), thio (—SH), amino groups (—NH), C═C double bonds (-ene) or C—C triple bonds (-yne) at the surface thereof;'}b. covalently bound to said carboxylic (—COOH), hydroxy (—OH), thio (—SH), amino groups (—NH2), C═C double bonds (-ene) or C—C triple bonds (-yne) of said substrate a linker having a linker length of 10-25, such as 17-22 bonds, wherein bonds are C—C, C—N, C—N(H), C—C(O) and/or C—O; andc. a ligand-functional group bound to the surface of the substrate via said linker.2. The ligand-functionalized substrate according to claim 1 , wherein the substrate is a solid substrate.3. The ligand-functionalized substrate according to claim 1 , wherein the substrate is a solid substrate which can be grafted by radical initiated vinyl polymerization.4. The ligand-functionalized substrate according to claim 1 , wherein the substrate is selected from the group consisting of agarose claim 1 , such as in the form of a resin or beads claim 1 , kieselguhr claim 1 , silica gel claim 1 , cellulose claim 1 , cellulose ethers claim 1 , carboxymethyl cellulose claim 1 , degenerated cellulose claim 1 , agarose or paper based membranes claim 1 , nitrocellulose claim 1 , nitrocellulose mixed esters claim 1 , silicas claim 1 , and controlled pore glasses claim 1 , polyamides claim 1 , poly sulfone ether claim 1 , polyvinylalcohols claim 1 , polycarbonate claim 1 , polyurethane claim 1 , polyethersulfone claim 1 , polysulfone claim 1 , polyethylene terephthalate claim 1 , polyvinylidene fluoride claim 1 , polystyrene or polypropylene claim 1 , polyethylene and co ...

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31-01-2019 дата публикации

PROCESS FOR PRODUCING WATER-ABSORBING RESIN PARTICLES

Номер: US20190030512A1
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The present invention provides a method for producing water-absorbent resin particles that has a low stirring load, and can produce water-absorbent resin particles having a particle diameter within a specific range, with high productivity. The method for producing water-absorbent resin particles comprises adding an ethylenically unsaturated monomer all at once to a hydrocarbon dispersion medium mixed with a surfactant to perform reversed phase suspension polymerization, wherein the reversed phase suspension polymerization is performed in one step, or two or more steps, the surfactant is at least one selected from the group consisting of polyoxyethylene alkyl ether phosphates, alkali metal salts of polyoxyethylene alkyl ether phosphates, and alkaline earth metal salts of polyoxyethylene alkyl ether phosphates, and the surfactant has an HLB of 9 to 15. 1. A method for producing water-absorbent resin particles comprising:adding an ethylenically unsaturated monomer all at once to a hydrocarbon dispersion medium mixed with a surfactant to perform reversed phase suspension polymerization, whereinthe reversed phase suspension polymerization is performed in one step, or two or more steps,the surfactant is at least one selected from the group consisting of polyoxyethylene alkyl ether phosphates, alkali metal salts of polyoxyethylene alkyl ether phosphates, and alkaline earth metal salts of polyoxyethylene alkyl ether phosphates, andthe surfactant has an HLB of 9 to 15.2. The method for producing water-absorbent resin particles according to claim 1 , wherein the surfactant is a polyoxyethylene alkyl ether phosphate sodium salt.3. The method for producing water-absorbent resin particles according to claim 1 , wherein the surfactant is used in an amount of 0.1 to 3.0 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of the ethylenically unsaturated monomer.4. The method for producing water-absorbent resin particles according to claim 1 , wherein the ethylenically unsaturated monomer is at ...

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01-05-2014 дата публикации

Sorbent article for co2 capture

Номер: US20140116250A1
Принадлежит: Corning Inc

A sorbent article having a substrate having porous channel walls defining open channels, and an organic-inorganic hybrid sorbent material distributed on a surface of the porous channel walls, wherein the sorbent material is derived from an amino-functionalized alkoxysilane and a polyamine, wherein the sorbent material is present in an amount equal to or greater than 10 g/l, wherein at least some of the sorbent material resides in the porous channel walls and forms CO 2 adsorption sites within the interior of the porous channel walls. The article may be useful, for example, for removing CO 2 from a gas.

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30-01-2020 дата публикации

Fuel filter with organoclay, cleaning cartridge with organoclay, and use

Номер: US20200030727A1
Принадлежит: Mann and Hummel GmbH

A fuel filter has a separating device separating, from a medium flow comprising a first medium and a second medium, the first medium as a separated first medium contaminated with the second medium. The fuel filter has a cleaning device receiving a proportion of the second medium contained in the separated first medium. The cleaning device is arranged upstream of a discharge opening for discharging the first medium from the fuel filter. The cleaning device is provided with an absorbent/adsorbent cleaning material. The cleaning material contains or is made of an organoclay as an active component. The organoclay is a bulk material, wherein at least 50 wt. % of the organoclay has an average particle diameter of greater than 50 Φm and smaller than 1,000 Φm.

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05-02-2015 дата публикации

METAL ORGANIC FRAMEWORKS FOR ELECTRONIC GAS STORAGE

Номер: US20150034500A1
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A metal organic framework (MOF) includes a coordination product of a metal ion and an at least bidentate organic ligand, where the metal ion and the organic ligand are selected to provide a deliverable adsorption capacity of at least 70 g/l for an electronic gas. A porous organic polymer (POP) includes polymerization product from at least a plurality of organic monomers, where the organic monomers are selected to provide a deliverable adsorption capacity of at least 70 g/l for an electronic gas. 1. A metal organic framework (MOF) comprising the coordination product of a metal ion and an at least bidentate organic ligand , wherein the metal ion and the organic ligand are selected to provide a deliverable adsorption capacity of at least 190 g/L for an electronic gas.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the deliverable adsorption is greater than or equal to 50% of the total adsorption capacity and a deliverable adsorption capacity of at least 190 g/L and at most 840 g/L.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the adsorbent increases the density of the electronic gas measured at 25° C. and 650 torr and a deliverable adsorption capacity of at least 250 g/L and at most 840 g/L.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the MOF has a fill density for arsine (AsH) measured at 25° C. and 650 torr that is greater than 0.33 g/g and less than 3.8 g/g.6. The method of claim 4 , wherein the MOF has a fill density for arsine (AsH) measured at 25° C. and 650 torr that is greater than 172 g/L and less than 850 g/L.7. The method of claim 4 , wherein the MOF has a fill density for boron trifluoride (BF) measured at 25° C. and 650 torr that is greater than 0.35 g/g and less than 3.5 g/g.8. The method of claim 4 , wherein the MOF has a fill density of boron trifluoride (BF) measured at 25° C. and 650 torr that is greater than 150 g/L and less than 600 g/L.9. The method of claim 4 , wherein the MOF has a fill density for phosphine (PH) measured at 25° C. and 650 torr that is greater than 0.17 g/g and ...

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01-05-2014 дата публикации

PROCESS FOR THE ACTIVATION OF A COPPER-, ZINC- AND ZIRCONIUM OXIDE-COMPRISING ADSORPTION COMPOSITION

Номер: US20140117281A1
Принадлежит: BASF SE

A process for the activation of a copper, zinc and zirconium oxide-comprising adsorption composition for the adsorptive removal of carbon monoxide from substance streams comprising carbon monoxide and at least one olefin wherein: (i) in a first activation step an activation gas mixture comprising the olefin and an inert gas is passed through the adsorption composition; and (ii) in a second activation step the adsorption composition is heated to a temperature in the range from 180 to 300° C. and an inert gas is passed through it, wherein the steps (i) and (ii) can each be performed several times. 1. A process for the activation of a copper- , zinc- and zirconium oxide-comprising adsorption composition for the adsorptive removal of carbon monoxide from substance streams comprising carbon monoxide and at least one olefin , wherein(i) in a first activation step an activation gas mixture comprising the olefin and an inert gas is passed through the adsorption composition, and(ii) in a second activation step the adsorption composition is heated to a temperature in the range from 180 to 300° C. and an inert gas is passed through it,wherein the steps (i) and (ii) can each be performed several times.2. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the adsorption composition comprises copper in a quantity which corresponds to 30 to 99.8 wt. % CuO claim 1 , zinc in a quantity which corresponds to 0.1 to 69.9 wt. % ZnO and zirconium in a quantity which corresponds to 0.1 to 69.9 wt. % ZrO claim 1 , each based on the total quantity of the adsorption composition.3. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the adsorption composition comprises copper in a quantity which corresponds to 65 to 75 wt. % CuO claim 1 , zinc in a quantity which corresponds to 15 to 25 wt. % ZnO and zirconium in a quantity which corresponds to 5 to 15 wt. % ZrO claim 1 , each based on the total quantity of the adsorption composition.4. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the activation gas mixture ...

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04-02-2021 дата публикации

MOISTURE AND HYDROGEN ADSORPTION GETTER AND METHOD OF FABRICATING THE SAME

Номер: US20210031167A1

A moisture and hydrogen adsorption getter is provided. The moisture and hydrogen adsorption getter includes a silicon substrate including a concave portion and a convex portion, a silicon oxide layer conformally provided along a surface of the concave portion and a surface of the convex portion and configured to adsorb moisture, and a hydrogen adsorption pattern disposed on the silicon oxide layer. A portion of the silicon oxide layer is exposed between portions of the hydrogen adsorption pattern. 1. A method of fabricating a moisture and hydrogen adsorption getter , the method comprising:preparing a silicon substrate including a concave portion and a convex portion;forming a silicon oxide layer for adsorbing moisture by immersing the silicon substrate in an acid solution; andforming a hydrogen adsorption pattern on the silicon oxide layer.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:forming a plurality of holes extending downward from surfaces of the concave portion and the convex portion before the forming of the silicon oxide layer.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the forming of the holes comprises:forming a metal thin layer on the concave portion and the convex portion;thermally treating the metal thin layer formed on the concave portion and the convex portion to form metal particles; andforming the holes extending downward from the surfaces corresponding to the metal particles by a method of etching the silicon substrate including the concave portion and the convex portion by using the metal particles as a catalyst.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the preparing of the silicon substrate comprises:forming a mask film that covers a first region of the silicon substrate and exposes a second region of the silicon substrate; andimmersing the silicon substrate in a basic solution to form the concave portion and the convex portion on the second region of the silicon substrate.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the forming of the hydrogen adsorption pattern ...

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04-02-2021 дата публикации

SUPERIOR CORE-IN-SHELL COMPONENT COMPOSITE ADSORBENTS FOR VSA/VPSA/PSA SYSTEMS

Номер: US20210031171A1
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The invention relates to a superior core-in-shell adsorbent comprising adsorbent, and an inert core, wherein said core possesses a porosity less than 10%, and has a volumetric thermal capacity greater than 1 J/K*cc. The adsorbents of the invention possess good physical strength, and allow a longer cycle time, thereby reducing the blowdown (vent) losses compared to known adsorbents. 2. The composite of having an attrition loss of less than or equal to 5 wt %.3. The composite of wherein said adsorbent shell comprises one or more of zeolites claim 1 , aluminas claim 1 , silicas claim 1 , carbons claim 1 , activated carbons claim 1 , molecular organic frameworks (MOFs) claim 1 , transition metal substituted silicas claim 1 , zincosilicates claim 1 , titanosilicates and mixtures thereof.4. The composite of wherein said adsorbent shell comprises one or more zeolites.5. The composite of wherein said zeolite is selected from LSX claim 4 , Y claim 4 , A claim 4 , L claim 4 , ZSM-5 claim 4 , Mordenite claim 4 , Clinoptilolite claim 4 , Chabazite and mixtures thereof.6. The composite of wherein said zeolite has a SiO2/AlOratio of from about 1.9 to 10 claim 5 , and wherein the zeolite contains cations selected from H claim 5 , Li claim 5 , Na claim 5 , K claim 5 , Mg claim 5 , Ca claim 5 , Sr claim 5 , Ba claim 5 , Ag claim 5 , Cu and mixtures thereof.7. The composite of wherein the adsorbent is LiX wherein the extent of Li exchange is greater than or equal to 90% on an equivalents basis.8. The composite of wherein said adsorbent shell comprises from about 1-20 wt % binder.9. The composite of wherein said adsorbent shell comprises from about 2-12 wt % binder.10. The composite of wherein said adsorbent shell comprises 0-5 wt % of at least one coating aid.11. The composite of wherein the binder is selected from clays claim 8 , aluminas claim 8 , silicas claim 8 , alumina-silica reagents and hydroxides that claim 8 , upon calcination become alumina-silica.12. The composite of ...

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30-01-2020 дата публикации

Sorbent and Devices for Capturing, Stabilizing and Recovering Volatile and Semi-volatile Compounds

Номер: US20200033236A1
Принадлежит: XPLOSAFE, LLC

The present invention provides an improved sorbent and corresponding device(s) and uses thereof for the capture and stabilization of volatile organic compounds (VOC) or semi-volatile organic compounds (SVOC) from a gaseous atmosphere. The sorbent is capable of rapid and high uptake of one or more compounds and provides quantitative release (recovery) of the compound(s) when exposed to elevated temperature and/or organic solvent. Uses of particular improved grades of mesoporous silica are disclosed. 3. A device for passive sampling of volatile organic compound or semi-volatile organic compound in air or gaseous environment , the device comprising:a sorbent holder comprising two or more separate and independently unsealable and independently resealable chambers, wherein a first one of said chambers comprises a first portion of sorbent, and a second one of said chambers comprises a second portion of sorbent.4. The device of further comprising a diffuser comprising plural ports claim 3 , pores or perforations through which said VOC or SVOC must pass to contact said portions of sorbent.5. A method of providing plural samples of sorbent differing in exposure time limit claim 3 , the method comprising:providing a device comprising plural separate sections of sorbent, each section in a respective sealed receptacle;unsealing a first receptacle comprising a first section of sorbent, exposing said first section to VOC or SVOC for a first period of time, and then sealing the first receptacle;unsealing a second receptacle comprising a second section of sorbent, exposing said second section to VOC or SVOC for a second period of time, and then sealing the second receptacle; whereinthe first and second receptacles can be unsealed at the same or different times.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein: a) the first and second receptacles are separately (independently) sealable; b) the first and second receptacles are separately (independently) unsealable; c) the first period of time is ...

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05-02-2015 дата публикации

Activated Carbon And Coal Combustion Residue Treatment System And Method

Номер: US20150038321A1
Принадлежит: MERCUTEK LLC

A method for treating powdered activated carbon (PAC) and/or coal combustion residues (CCRs) by heating at least one of a spent PAC and/or a CCR to separate at least one heavy metal from the at least one of the spent PAC and/or the CCR to create a clean stream and a heavy metal stream, combining the heavy metal stream with a water soluble alkaline-earth metal sulfide to create a combined stream, and removing at least a portion of the at least one heavy metal from the combined stream. The heating may further include heating the at least one of the spent PAC and/or the CCR in an inert atmosphere. Further, the combining may include combining the heavy metal stream with the water soluble alkaline-earth metal sulfide and a catalyst and/or a surfactant or hyperdispersant. 1. A method for treating powdered activated carbon (PAC) and/or coal combustion residues (CCRs) , comprising:heating at least one of a spent PAC and/or a CCR to separate at least one heavy metal from the at least one of the spent PAC and the CCR to create a clean stream and a heavy metal stream;combining the heavy metal stream with a water soluble alkaline-earth metal sulfide to create a combined stream; andremoving at least a portion of the at least one heavy metal from the combined stream.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising collecting at least one of the spent PAC and/or the CCR from an industrial process.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising providing the water soluble alkaline-earth metal sulfide.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the combining step includes combining a catalyst with the heavy metal stream.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the combining step includes combining a surfactant or hyperdispersant with the heavy metal stream.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the heating step includes heating at least one of the spent PAC and/or the CCR in an inert atmosphere.7. The method of claim 1 , further comprising allowing the at least one of the spent PAC and/or the CCR to ...

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09-02-2017 дата публикации

METHOD FOR REGENERATING A USED SORBENT HAVING A GAS ADSORBATE ADSORBED THERETO

Номер: US20170036192A1
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The invention relates to methods for regenerating a used sorbent having a gas adsorbate adsorbed thereto. In particular, the used sorbent comprises liquid marbles. The liquid in the liquid marbles is comprised of a material or mixture of materials that selectively removes unwanted gaseous component in the gas to be purified. 1. A method for regenerating a used sorbent having a gas adsorbate adsorbed thereto , comprising exposing the used sorbent to dielectric heating wherein the used particles and/or a mixture of a plurality of particles encapsulating at least one type of liquid therein2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein exposing the used sorbent to dielectric heating comprises exposing the used sorbent to microwave radiation claim 1 ,3. The method according to claim 2 , when the used sorbent is exposed to microwave radiation in microwave synthesizer.4. The method according to claim 3 , wherein the microwave synthesizer is configured to operate at 100 to 1 claim 3 ,200 Watts.5. The method according to claim 4 , wherein the microwave synthesizer is configured to operate at 500 to 1 claim 4 ,200 Watts.6. (canceled)7. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the used sorbent is exposed to microwave radiation for 3 hours or less.8. The method according to claim 7 , wherein the used sorbent is exposed to microwave radiation for 1 hour or less.9. The method according to wherein the used sorbent is exposed to microwave radiation for an interval of 10-30 seconds.10. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the used sorbent is exposed to microwave radiation at 90-150° C.11. The method according to claim 10 , wherein the used sorbent is exposed to microwave radiation at 90-120° C.12. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the used sorbent is exposed to microwave radiation in the absence of an inert purge gas.13. (canceled)14. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the gas adsordate comprises natural gas claim 1 , flue gas claim 1 , carbon monoxide claim 1 , ...

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12-02-2015 дата публикации

Non-woven body for binding mercury

Номер: US20150040920A1
Автор: Spanner Stephan
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A non-woven body for binding mercury, comprising a substrate made from a nonwoven fabric, wherein the body is doped with gold on the outside and with silver on the inside, is characterized in that the substrate comprises an outer ply that encloses the outside, an inner play that encloses the inside, and an electrically neutral intermediate ply is interposed between the outer ply and the inner ply. Such a non-woven body may be used as a protective mask of also as lining for a box for disposal of broken energy-saving lamps. 1. A non-woven body for binding mercury , having a substrate made from a non-woven fabric , wherein the substrate is doped with gold on the outside and with silver on the inside ,comprising:{'b': 3', '5', '7', '9', '5', '7, 'the substrate () comprises an outer ply () that encloses the outside and an inner ply () that encloses the inside, wherein an electrically neutral intermediate ply () is arranged between outer ply () and inner ply ().'}2. A non-woven body according to claim 1 ,wherein{'b': '5', 'the outer ply () is seamless.'}3. A non-woven body according to claim 1 ,wherein{'b': '9', 'the intermediate ply () is doped with carbon nanotubes.'}4. A non-woven body according to any of claim 1 ,wherein{'b': 3', '7', '15, 'the substrate () forms a protective mask and the inner ply () has a flexible peripheral seam ().'}5. A non-woven body according to claim 4 ,wherein{'b': '15', 'the peripheral seam () is latex-free.'}6. A non-woven body according to claim 1 ,wherein{'b': 7', '17, 'inner ply () has an inner layer () made from a dermatologically compatible material that forms the inside.'}7. A non-woven body according to claim 4 ,wherein{'b': '3', 'the substrate () has a contour that covers a facial area between the bridge of the nose and the upper lip when worn as a mask.'}8. A non-woven body according to claim 1 ,wherein{'b': '5', 'outer ply () is coated with gold by vapour deposition.'}9. A non-woven body according to claim 1 ,wherein{'b': 5', '7, ...

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24-02-2022 дата публикации

POROUS CO-POLYMERIC GEL COMPOSITIONS, POROUS CARBON COMPOSITIONS, AND METHODS FOR SYNTHESIS THEREOF

Номер: US20220055013A1
Принадлежит: ASPEN AEROGELS, INC.

The present invention discloses novel porous polymeric compositions comprising random copolymers of amides, imides, ureas, and carbamic-anhydrides, useful for the synthesis of monolithic bimodal microporous/macroporous carbon aerogels. It also discloses methods for producing said microporous/macroporous carbon aerogels by the reaction of a polyisocyanate compound and a polycarboxylic acid compound, followed by pyrolytic carbonization, and by reactive etching with COat elevated temperatures. Also disclosed are methods for using the microporous/macroporous carbon aerogels in the selective capture and sequestration of carbon dioxide. 1. A porous co-polymeric composition comprising gels or aerogels , said composition including at least an amide linkage , an imide linkage and a urea linkage present in any random order.27-. (canceled)9. The composition of claim 8 , wherein R1 claim 8 , R2 claim 8 , R3 claim 8 , and R4 are H.10. (canceled)11. A porous co-polymeric composition comprising gels and/or aerogels:{'br': None, 'sub': 't', '-{-[G1-L5-G2]s-[G1-L6-G2]-[G1-L7-G2]u-}p-\u2003\u2003(Ib)'}wherein G1 is a moiety selected from C1-C10 straight chain alkyl or branched alkyl or cycloalkyl, alkylaryl, aryl, heteroalkyl, heterocyclylalkyl, or heteroaryl, each of which is optionally substituted;G2 is a moiety selected from alkyl, cycloalkyl, heteroalkyl, heterocylcoalkyl, alkylaryl, cycloalkylaryl, alkylheteroaryl, cycloalkylheteroaryl, an arene ring system, or a heteroarene ring system, each of which is optionally substituted;L5, L6, and L7 represent one or more linkages selected from any of amide, imide, and urea moieties, present in any random order, and/or any combinations thereof;s, t, and u are integers independently ranging from 0 to 10; and,p is an integer ranging from 1 to about 500.12. (canceled)14. The composition of claim 13 , wherein R1 claim 13 , R2 claim 13 , R3 claim 13 , and R4 are H.15. A porous carbon composition that comprises monolithic carbon gels and/or ...

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07-02-2019 дата публикации

Carbon dioxide sorbents for air quality control

Номер: US20190039047A1
Принадлежит: BASF Corp

Disclosed in certain embodiments are carbon dioxide and VOC sorbents that include a porous support impregnated with an amine compound.

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18-02-2021 дата публикации

CHROMATOGRAPHIC COMPOSITIONS

Номер: US20210046450A1
Принадлежит: WATERS TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

Provided herein are stationary phase compositions comprising a chromatographic surface of porous or non-porous core material comprising a surface modifier for use in chromatographic separations. 5. The stationary phase composition of claim 4 , wherein Ris trimethylsilyl.11. The stationary phase composition of claim 10 , wherein Ris trimethylsilyl.12. The stationary phase composition of claim 1 , wherein each b is 0 to 3.13. The stationary phase composition of claim 1 , wherein each b is 0.14. The stationary phase composition of claim 1 , wherein each a is 0 to 3.15. The stationary phase composition of claim 1 , wherein each a is 0.16. The stationary phase composition of claim 1 , wherein each x is 0 to 4.17. The stationary phase composition of claim 1 , wherein each x is 0.18. The stationary phase composition of claim 1 , wherein each y is 0 to 4.19. The stationary phase composition of claim 1 , wherein each y is 0.20. The stationary phase composition of claim 1 , wherein each Rand Rare independently aryl or (C-C)alkyl optionally substituted with cyano. This application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 15/921,811 entitled “Chromatographic Compositions” filed Mar. 15, 2018, which claims benefit of and priority to U.S. Provisional Application Nos. 62/472,342 entitled “Chromatographic Compositions” filed Mar. 16, 2017, and 62/543,654 entitled “Chromatographic Compositions” filed Aug. 10, 2017, the contents of each of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.The technology relates generally to chromatographic compositions. The invention relates more particularly, in various embodiments, to stationary phase compositions comprising a chromatographic surface of porous or non-porous core material comprising a surface modifier for use in chromatographic separations.Liquid chromatography (LC) combined with mass spectrometry (MS) is one of the most powerful analytical tools for the characterization of proteins. Indeed, for the analysis of ...

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15-02-2018 дата публикации

REGENERABLE SORBENT FOR CARBON DIOXIDE REMOVAL

Номер: US20180043328A1
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A mixed salt composition adapted for use as a sorbent for carbon dioxide removal from a gaseous stream is provided, the composition being in solid form and including magnesium oxide, an alkali metal carbonate, and an alkali metal nitrate, wherein the composition has a molar excess of magnesium characterized by a Mg:X atomic ratio of at least about 3:1, wherein X is the alkali metal. A process for preparing the mixed salt is also provided, the process including mixing a magnesium salt with a solution comprising alkali metal ions, carbonate ions, and nitrate ions to form a slurry or colloid including a solid mixed salt including magnesium carbonate; separating the solid mixed salt from the slurry or colloid to form a wet cake; drying the wet cake to form a dry cake including the solid mixed salt; and calcining the dry cake to form a mixed salt sorbent. 1. A method for removing carbon dioxide from a gaseous stream , comprising contacting a gaseous stream containing carbon dioxide with a sorbent material comprising a mixed salt composition in solid form comprising:i) magnesium oxide;ii) an alkali metal carbonate; andiii) an alkali metal nitrate, wherein the composition has a molar excess of magnesium characterized by a Mg:X atomic ratio of at least about 1.1:1, wherein X is the alkali metal.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the contacting step occurs at a temperature of about 100° C. to about 450° C.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the contacting step occurs at a temperature of about 250° C. to about 375° C.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the carbon dioxide pressure in the gaseous stream is about 1 to about 300 psia.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the carbon dioxide pressure in the gaseous stream is less than about 5 psia.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the sorbent material is contained within a fixed bed or fluidized bed absorber.7. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the step of regenerating the sorbent material using pressure-swing absorption claim ...

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15-02-2018 дата публикации

MATERIAL SUCH AS FILM, FIBER, WOVEN AND NONWOVEN FABRIC WITH ADSORBANCY

Номер: US20180043331A1
Автор: Wood Willard E.
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Compositions that can be used to adsorb low concentration, of unwanted or target substances from a dynamic fluid stream or from an enclosed static vapor phase. Such adsorbency can be obtained with thermoplastic materials used in the form of bulk polymer or a film, fiber, web, woven fabric, non-woven fabric, sheet, packaging and other such structures including or surrounding the enclosed volume. The concentration should be reduced to non-offensive sensed limits or a limit that does not produce a biological response. 1. A method of making an adsorbent , the method comprising , in order:combining an aqueous floc of ferric hydroxide with an aqueous solution of a polyethylenimine to form a coating composition;applying the coating composition to a substrate; anddrying the coating composition on the substrate to form the adsorbent.2. The method of claim 1 , the method further comprising combining potassium ferrate with water to form the aqueous floc of the ferric hydroxide.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising adding glycerol and ethanol to the aqueous floc of the ferric hydroxide.4. The method of claim 2 , comprising combining the potassium ferrate with the water and a pH buffer to form the aqueous floc of the ferric hydroxide.5. The method of claim 1 , the method further comprising combining a ferric salt and an alkaline hydroxide in water to form the aqueous floc of the ferric hydroxide.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the ferric salt is selected from ferric chloride claim 5 , ferric nitrate claim 5 , ferric sulfate claim 5 , ferric citrate claim 5 , ferric ammonium citrate claim 5 , and ferric ammonium sulfate.7. The method of claim 5 , further comprising adjusting a pH of the coating composition to about 12.5 before the applying the coating composition to the substrate.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the substrate is selected from a bulk polymer claim 1 , a polymer film claim 1 , a woven fabric claim 1 , a nonwoven fabric claim 1 , and a cellulosic paper. ...

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08-05-2014 дата публикации

Temperature-responsive monolithic porous body, method for producing same, and temperature-responsive chromatography method using same

Номер: US20140124445A1

A temperature responsive monolithic porous material is obtained that comprises a polymer having a hydration ability that changes in a temperature range of 0 to 80° C. and being immobilized to a surface of the porous material at a high density by binding an atom transfer radical polymerization initiator to a surface of the porous material, and inducing a growth reaction of a polymer, having a hydration ability that changes in a temperature range of 0 to 80° C., from the initiator using an atom transfer radical process under a presence of a catalyst.

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03-03-2022 дата публикации

"Trapping and Sequestering of Contaminants with PreHydrated Microparticles"

Номер: US20220062859A1
Автор: II Donald J., Wagner
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A method of trapping and removing contaminants from a source of contamination using a microparticle media includes the steps of: providing the microparticle media, wherein the microparticle media includes a plurality of microparticles, and wherein each of the microparticles includes a substrate having pores; prehydrating the pores of the microparticles by mixing the microparticle media with at least one of a water or water of a electrolysis supernatant solution to form a prehydrated microparticle media having a portion of the water or water of the electrolysis supernatant solution absorbed or adsorbed in the pores of the microparticles; introducing the prehydrated microparticle media to the contaminants, wherein the prehydrated microparticle media trap or bind to the contaminants; and separating the prehydrated microparticle media and the contaminants trapped or bound to the prehydrated microparticle media from the source of contamination.

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03-03-2022 дата публикации

COPPER AND NITROGEN TREATED SORBENT AND METHOD FOR MAKING SAME

Номер: US20220062862A1
Принадлежит: CALGON CARBON CORPORATION

Carbonaceous material that is activated to form precursor activated carbon is further enhanced by doping with copper and nitrogen and calcining. The resultant sorbent material has excellent catalytic properties which are useful in the field of fluid purification.

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03-03-2022 дата публикации

SOLIDOTHERMAL SYNTHESIS OF A BORON-CONTAINING ZEOLITE WITH AN MWW FRAMEWORK STRUCTURE

Номер: US20220064011A1
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The present invention relates to a process for the production of a zeolitic material having an MWW framework structure comprising YOand BO, wherein Y stands for a tetravalent element, said process comprising

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13-02-2020 дата публикации

MESOPOROUS ALUMINA/HEMATITE COMPOSITE NANOFIBERS FOR HEAVY METAL REMOVAL

Номер: US20200047150A1

A method is disclosed of synthesizing θ-alumina/hematite (θ-AlO/FeO) composite nanofibers for removing heavy metals from a water source. The method includes preparing a polymer solution, the polymer solution comprising an iron precursor, acetic acid and a polymer; adding a select amount of an aluminum precursor to the polymer solution; and electrospinning the polymer solution and the select amount of the aluminum precursor to form the θ-AlO/FeOcomposite nanofibers. 1. A method of synthesizing θ-alumina/hematite (θ-AlO/FeO) composite nanofibers , the method comprising:preparing a polymer solution, the polymer solution comprising an iron precursor, acetic acid and a polymer;adding a select amount of an aluminum precursor to the polymer solution; and{'sub': 2', '3', '2', '3, 'electrospinning the polymer solution and the select amount of the aluminum precursor to form the θ-AlO/FeOcomposite nanofibers.'}2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the iron precursor is iron(III) 2-ethylhexano-isopropoxide and the polymer is polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP).3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the aluminum precursor is an aluminum oxide hydroxide (AlOOH) nanopowder.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the aluminum hydroxide (AlOOH) nanopowder is synthesized using aluminum isopropoxide (AIIP) claim 3 , acetic acid claim 3 , DI water and isopropanol.5. The method of claim 1 , comprising:maintaining a total amount of a metal precursor of Al and Fe to the polymer solution at 9 wt. %.6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:{'sub': 2', '3', '2', '3, 'annealing the θ-AlO/FeOcomposite nanofibers.'}7. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:{'sub': 2', '3', '2', '3, 'synthesizing the θ-AlO/FeOcomposite nanofibers to an average diameter of 17 nm to 33 nm.'}8. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:{'sub': 2', '3', '2', '3, 'removing heavy metals from water with the θ-AlO/FeOcomposite nanofibers.'}9. The method of claim 8 , wherein the heavy metals include arsenic (As) claim 8 , chromium ...

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23-02-2017 дата публикации

PROCESSES FOR REMOVING CONTAMINANTS FROM A DEHYDROGENATION EFFLUENT

Номер: US20170050176A1
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A process for the providing a regenerant gas stream for a regenerable adsorbent used to remove water and hydrogen sulfide from a reactor effluent in a catalytic dehydrogenation process is described. The reactor effluent is compressed in a compressor to provide a compressed effluent. The compressed effluent may be treated to remove chlorides, and then passed to a dryer zone having a regenerable adsorbent. A regenerant gas stream is used to desorb the water and hydrogen sulfide and the spent regenerant stream may be passed to a cleaning zone having a sorbent configured to remove hydrogen sulfide from the spent regenerant stream. The cleaned regenerant gas stream may be recycled to the dryer zone to desorb and/or regenerate the regenerable adsorbent. 1regenerating a regenerable adsorbent with a regenerant gas stream to provide a spent regenerant stream, the spent regenerant stream including water and hydrogen sulfide;removing the hydrogen sulfide from the spent regenerant stream in a regenerant cleaning zone to provide a cleaned regenerant stream, the regenerant cleaning zone including one or more vessels having a solid adsorbent including a metal oxide on a support configured to selectively immobilize hydrogen sulfide; and,regenerating a regenerable adsorbent with at least a portion of the cleaned regenerant stream.. A process for cleaning a regenerant stream, the process comprising: This application is a Division of copending application Ser. No. 14/727,246 filed Jun. 1, 2015, the contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.This invention relates generally to processes for removing contaminants from a dehydrogenation effluent, and more particularly to processes for removing sulfur compounds from same, and even more particularly to processes for treating a regenerant gas used with an adsorbent used to remove sulfur compounds.Catalytic dehydrogenation can be used to convert paraffins to the corresponding olefin, e.g., propane to propene, or ...

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22-02-2018 дата публикации

CARBON DIOXIDE SORBENTS FOR INDOOR AIR QUALITY CONTROL

Номер: US20180050322A1
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Disclosed in certain embodiments are carbon dioxide sorbents that include porous particles impregnated with an amine compound. 1. A sorbent comprising:a gas-adsorbing material comprising an amine compound;a hydroxyl-containing additive comprising at least one of glycerol, glycerin, pentaerythritol, sorbitol, sucrose, polyether, polyester, ethylene glycol, or a silicon-based compound; anda porous support impregnated with the gas-adsorbing material.2. The sorbent of claim 1 , wherein the gas-adsorbing material comprises diethanolamine or pentaethylenehexamine claim 1 , and wherein the hydroxyl-containing additive comprises glycerol claim 1 , wherein the gas-adsorbing material and the hydroxyl-containing additive are mixed together forming a coating on the porous support.3. (canceled)4. The sorbent of claim 1 , wherein the hydroxyl-containing additive comprises the silicon-based compound claim 1 , wherein the silicon-based compound forms a silicon-based coating on the porous support claim 1 , and wherein the gas-adsorbing material is coated onto the silicon-based coating.5. The sorbent of claim 4 , wherein silicon-based coating is present in an amount ranging from greater than 0% to 20% of a total weight of the porous support and the silicon-based coating claim 4 , and wherein the amine compound is present in an amount ranging from 20% to 40% of a total weight of the sorbent.69-. (canceled)10. The sorbent of claim 1 , wherein a weight loss of the sorbent after performing an attrition test is less than 3% claim 1 , and a COadsorption capacity of the sorbent is greater than 6 g/L when the sorbent is maintained at a temperature greater than 20° C. and less than 40° C.1113-. (canceled)14. The sorbent of claim 4 , wherein the silicon-based coating was formed by treating the porous support with one or more of tetraethylorthosilicate claim 4 , colloidal silica claim 4 , or sodium silicate.15. (canceled)16. The sorbent of claim 1 , wherein a COadsorption capacity of the ...

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01-03-2018 дата публикации

Manganese dioxide nanowire @ multidimensional mesoporous metal-organic framework adsorbent and preparation therefor

Номер: US20180056269A1
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A manganese dioxide nanowire @ multidimensional mesoporous metal-organic framework adsorbent and application method thereof for removing heavy metals from water. A multidimensional mesoporous metal-organic framework material is prepared from metal ions and organic ligands by means of a self-assembly reaction; a manganese dioxide nanowire is prepared from manganese salt and thiosulfate by means of reaction in a reaction kettle. The adsorbent possesses not only the characteristics of a multidimensional mesoporous metal-organic framework material, such as reticulated pore adaptation, a large specific surface area, and abundant reaction sites, but also the oxidative and catalytic properties of manganese dioxide nanowire. 1. A manganese dioxide nanowire @ multi-dimensional mesoporous metal organic framework adsorbent , wherein the adsorbent is prepared by loading multi-dimensional mesoporous metal organic frameworks on the surface of manganese dioxide nanowires , the preparation method comprises the following steps:(1) respectively preparing a manganese salt solution and a thiosulfate solution to prepare a manganese dioxide nanowire;(2) respectively preparing a methanol solution of imidazole, a methanol solution of acetate and a methanol solution of zinc salt; wherein, the molar ratio of the zinc salt to the acetate is 1:4˜4:1; the molar ratio of the zinc salt to the imidazole is 1:5˜1:40;(3) putting the manganese dioxide nanowires into methanol, and carrying out ultrasonic treatment for 30˜120 min, in which the mass ratio of the manganese dioxide nanowires to the methanol is 1:100˜1:500;(4) sequentially adding the methanol solution of imidazole, the methanol solution of zinc salt and the methanol solution of acetate with the same volume as the volume of methanol used in step (3), then reacting for 120˜240 min under an ultrasonic condition;(5) separating a solid from the solution by adopting a solid-liquid separation method, then obtaining the manganese dioxide nanowire ...

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15-05-2014 дата публикации

PROCESS FOR PREPARING BALL-TYPE DESULFURIZER WITH HIGH SULFUR CAPACITY AND PRODUCT THEREOF

Номер: US20140135211A1

The present invention provides a process for preparing ball-type desulfurizer with high sulfur capacity, comprising the following steps: placing initial balls in a rolling equipment; wetting the surface of the initial balls with an aqueous solution of an organic binder; then alternately adding non-crystalline iron oxide hydroxide and the aqueous solution of the organic binder to gradually form small balls of non-crystalline iron oxide hydroxide with high sulfur capacity and different diameters; and adjusting the shape of the small balls and then roasting or naturally drying the small balls. In the desulfurizer prepared by this method, the initial balls constitutes 0.98 wt %-9.03 wt % of the desulfurizer, the non-crystalline iron oxide hydroxide constitutes 90.29 wt %-98.62 wt % of the desulfurizer, and the organic binder constitutes 0.58 wt %-0.89 wt % of the desulfurizer. The present invention solves the problems that the desulfurizer with high sulfur capacity in the prior art has a high binder content and poor water resistance and diffusion performance, and provides a process for preparing a desulfurizer with high sulfur capacity, wherein a desulfurizer with high sulfur capacity and low binder content, good water resistance, good diffusion performance can be prepared. 18-. (canceled)9. A process for preparing ball-type desulfurizer with high sulfur capacity , comprising the following steps:placing initial balls in a rolling equipment; wetting the surface of the initial balls with an aqueous solution of organic binder; then alternately adding non-crystalline iron oxide hydroxide and the aqueous solution of organic binder, so that the non-crystalline iron oxide hydroxide adhering on the initial balls via the organic binder to gradually form small balls of non-crystalline iron oxide hydroxide with high sulfur capacity and different diameters; andadjusting the shape of the small balls obtained in the above step, and then roasting or naturally drying the small balls to ...

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04-03-2021 дата публикации

Water Purifying Agent and Method for Making It

Номер: US20210060521A1
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A method includes preparing a natural seashell, calcining the seashell at a high temperature to clear organic substances from the seashell, processing and reacting the seashell at a high temperature, and grinding and screening the seashell, to form a water purifying agent. The water purifying agent includes a powder having a porous structure. The powder has an interior provided with a plurality of pores. Thus, the water purifying agent is used individually or served as a carrier of a microorganism for a specified purpose, so as to purify the water quality. In addition, the water purifying agent has a high specific surface area and has a better adsorption capacity. 1. A method for making a water purifying agent , comprising:preparing a natural seashell;calcining the seashell at a high temperature to clear organic substances from the seashell;processing and reacting the seashell at a high temperature; andgrinding and screening the seashell, to form a water purifying agent with a porous structure;wherein the water purifying agent is used individually or served as a carrier of a microorganism for a specified purpose, so as to purify a water quality.2. A water purifying agent comprising:a powder having a porous structure;wherein:the powder has an interior provided with a plurality of pores;the powder is made of a natural seashell which is processed at a high temperature, and is ground and screened to form the porous structure; andthe powder is used individually or served as a carrier of a microorganism for a specified purpose, so as to purify a water quality.3. The water purifying agent of claim 2 , wherein the powder has a diameter of 0.4-10 μm. The present invention relates to a water purifying technology and, more particularly, to a water purifying agent and the method for making it.A conventional water purifying method comprises directly discharging water from the entire water area (such as the pond or the like) and then injecting clean water into the water area. ...

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02-03-2017 дата публикации

Process For Extracting A Surfactant Using A Boronic Acid Modified Material

Номер: US20170057840A1
Принадлежит: Individual

A process for extracting a surfactant from a mixture using a boronic acid modified material.

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