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Removal of caffeine by selective adsorption using zeolite adsorbents

US4331694A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 13, 1980
Grant dateMay 25, 1982
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Expiry dateAug 13, 2000

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01J20/18
  • WIPO fieldFood chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Caffeine is selectively adsorbed from aqueous solutions such as coffee and tea by contact with a particular form of zeolites created by high temperature rigorous steaming of a low sodium form of zeolite Y.

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