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High surface area carbon and process for its production

US8691177B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 21, 2011
Grant dateApr 8, 2014
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Expiry dateOct 21, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T10/70
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention provides a high surface area porous carbon material and a process for making this material. In particular, the carbon material is derived from biomass and has large mesopore and micropore surfaces that promote improved adsorption of materials and gas storage capabilities.

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