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Sorbents for the oxidation and removal of mercury

US11179673B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 22, 2017
Grant dateNov 23, 2021
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Expiry dateMay 10, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01J2220/42
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Various embodiments disclosed relate to sorbents for the oxidation and removal of mercury. The present invention includes removing mercury from a mercury-containing gas using a halide-promoted and optionally ammonium-protected sorbent that can include carbon sorbent, non-carbon sorbent, or a combination thereof.

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