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Methods of manufacturing bentonite pollution control sorbents

US7578869B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 30, 2005
Grant dateAug 25, 2009
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Expiry dateJul 11, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D2257/602
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Methods of manufacturing bentonite sorbents for removal of pollutants including mercury from gas streams, such as a flue gas stream from coal-fired utility plants are disclosed. The methods include mixing bentonite sorbent particles with a sulfide salt and a metal salt to form a metal sulfide on the outer surface of the bentonite sorbent particles.

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