Removal and detection of algae, their toxins, and excess nutrients
US11203533B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 24, 2019 |
| Grant date | Dec 21, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 24, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC02F2303/04
- WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method of removing from water at least one of algae, bacteria, toxins produced by algae, toxins produced by bacteria, and algae nutrients by placing an open-cell foam material into the water, leaving the material in the water for sufficient time to adsorb/absorb at least one of algae, their toxins, and their nutrients, and then removing the open-cell foam material from the water.
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