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Membrane supported biofilm process for autotrophic reduction

US7175763B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 12, 2005
Grant dateFeb 13, 2007
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Expiry dateAug 12, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02W10/10
  • WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A hollow gas transfer fibre is arranged in tows and potted into a module. The module may be used to treat wastewater by supplying hydrogen containing gas via the interior of the fibers to a biofilm present on an exterior surface of the fibers.

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