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Preparation for high activity, high density carbon

US5276000A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 28, 1992
Grant dateJan 4, 1994
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Expiry dateOct 28, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S95/901
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Lignocellulosic carbonaceous material is activated to produce a high activity, high density gas-phase activated carbon under conditions which effectively alter the particle pore volume size distribution to optimize the carbon's mesoporosity. An improved process is disclosed for producing the carbon, as are its application in emission control for vehicles.

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