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Hydraulic barrier composition and method of making the same

US9550879B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 28, 2013
Grant dateJan 24, 2017
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Expiry dateApr 23, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01J2220/68
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A hydraulic barrier composition can include granules of a water-swellable clay and a water-soluble polymer. Upon contact with a leachate at least portion of the polymer is solvated by the leachate and becomes entrapped in at least one of clay pores, at clay platelet edges, and between adjacent platelets.

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