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Polymer enhanced diafiltration: filtration using PGA

US6533938B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 26, 2000
Grant dateMar 18, 2003
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Expiry dateMay 26, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S210/912
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method is describe for removing metal ions of interest from aqueous solutions containing low concentrations of the metal ions of interest. The method involves the use of a microbially produced polymer, &ggr;-glutamic acid. The polymer is used in conjunction with tangential flow filtration and results in substantial removal of metal ions.

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