Air filtration media comprising metal-doped silicon-based gel and/or zeolite materials treated with nitric acid and/or potassium persulfate
US7585359B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 27, 2006 |
| Grant date | Sep 8, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 18, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02C20/10
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A filtration system including a novel combination of at least one metal-doped silica-based gel and zeolite materials to trap and/or modify, and remove undesirable gases (such as ammonia, ethylene oxide, formaldehyde, and nitrous oxide, as examples) from an enclosed environment is provided. The gel component exhibits specific porosity requirements and density measurements; the zeolite component is generally acidic and is preferably not reacted with any salts or like substances. Also included is the presence of an oxidizing agent on the gel materials to aid in capturing nitrogen dioxide and preventing conversion of such a product to NO. Methods of using and the application within specific filter apparatuses are also encompassed within this invention.
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