Resol beads, methods of making them and methods of using them
US8247072B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 8, 2006 |
| Grant date | Aug 21, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 5, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/2998
- WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Resol beads are disclosed that are prepared in high yield by reaction of a phenol with an aldehyde, with a base as catalyst, a colloidal stabilizer, and optionally a surfactant. The resol beads have a variety of uses, and may be thermally treated and carbonized to obtain activated carbon beads.
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