Composite media for fluid stream processing, a method of forming the composite media, and a related method of processing a fluid stream
US8686083B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 8, 2011 |
| Grant date | Apr 1, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 27, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01J2220/46
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A composite media including at least one crystalline aluminosilicate material in polyacrylonitrile. A method of forming a composite media is also disclosed. The method comprises dissolving polyacrylonitrile in an organic solvent to form a matrix solution. At least one crystalline aluminosilicate material is combined with the matrix solution to form a composite media solution. The organic solvent present in the composite media solution is diluted. The composite media solution is solidified. In addition, a method of processing a fluid stream is disclosed. The method comprises providing a beads of a composite media comprising at least one crystalline aluminosilicate material dispersed in a polyacrylonitrile matrix. The beads of the composite media are contacted with a fluid stream comprising at least one constituent. The at least one constituent is substantially removed from the fluid stream.
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