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Process for removing mercury ions from bodily fluids using titanium metallate ion exchange compositions

US11484875B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 9, 2019
Grant dateNov 1, 2022
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Expiry dateFeb 10, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D15/362
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for removing Hg2+ toxins from bodily fluids is disclosed. The process involves contacting the bodily fluid with a titanium metallate ion exchanger to remove the metal toxins in the bodily fluid, including blood and gastrointestinal fluid. Alternatively, blood can be contacted with a dialysis solution which is then contacted with the ion exchanger. The titanium metallate ion exchangers are represented by the following empirical formula: AmTiNbaSixOy.A composition is provided with the combination of the titanium metallate ion exchanger and bodily fluids or dialysis solutions. Also, provided is an apparatus comprising a matrix and the titanium metallate ion exchanger.

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