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Removal and detection of algae, their toxins, and excess nutrients

US11203533B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 24, 2019
Grant dateDec 21, 2021
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Expiry dateSep 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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