Abstract:
Described is an additional filter element for a filter apparatus for reducing emissions from a motor vehicle tank venting system. The additional filter element is connected to a main activated carbon filter and has adsorbents which, to achieve a high working capacity, in particular at 42° C., has a high micropore volume. To retain a residual loading possibly present in the micropores the adsorbents further have a mesopore volume. The micropore volume is at least 0.4 cm3/g and the mesopore volume is at a maximum 0.95 cm3/g.
Abstract:
A method is presented for removing heavy metal anions from a fluid or gas medium containing metal anions. The method includes providing an adsorbent having deposited therein at least one oxygen-containing compound of at least one metal selected from the group consisting of iron, copper, and aluminum; and contacting a portion of the medium with the adsorbent. The oxygen-containing compound may be incorporated into the carbon by impregnation or dispersion of a suitable precursor of such a compound. The precursor may be further treated to yield the oxygen-containing compound. Such adsorbents are particularly useful for removing arsenic and/or selenium from the environment and may be used in treating drinking water sources.
Abstract:
A new shaped activated carbon and the method of its manufacture are disclosed. The invention resides in the crosslinking of a polymeric cellulose, such as sodium carboxymethylcellulose (CMC), within the carbon bodies after they are shaped, employing the CMC as a binder for the activated carbon. The approach to attain product mechanical strength and water stability by crosslinking rather than high temperature heat treatment is not obvious from the prior art teaching. The crosslinking reaction occurs at temperatures below 270° C. In addition, this new binder technology produces shaped carbon bodies having key properties beyond the best level that has been accomplished with other binders.
Abstract:
An adsorbent article having a base body or matrix onto which is applied an adsorptive coating. The body or matrix can be a honeycomb matrix or structure having a plurality of cells defining a plurality of passages extending through the body. The adsorptive coating comprises an adsorptive media, such as activated carbon or ion exchange resin, that is bound by a polymeric adhesive or resin. The adsorbent article has a minimal pressure loss therethrough.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a mechanically stable, porous shaped activated carbon article having a first three-dimensional framework structure based on carbonized resin, a second three-dimensional inorganic framework structure comprising ceramic material and/or baked refractory material, and binding agent, as well as activated carbon particles, in which the first and second framework structures penetrate each other at least partially and the activated carbon particles are fixed to the framework structures. The invention also relates to a process for the production of such a shaped activated carbon article and to the use thereof.
Abstract:
A process and kit to create a spongy polyamide material that absorbs hydrocarbons from liquid or solid surfaces is described. The process for making the spongy polyamide material includes dissolving a polyamide in a solvent, introducing a non-solvent into the polyamide solvent solution to precipitate a spongy polyamide material and thereafter formed into different shapes, if so desired. The kit allows for the spongy polyamide material to be made at the site of an hydrocarbon spill. In one embodiment, the kit includes a premixed polyamide and solvent solution for use with water to precipitate a spongy polyamide material to be extruded and cut into a user desired form.
Abstract:
Supported perovskite-type oxides are described. The perovskite-type oxides have the general formula of AxAnullxnullByBnullynullO3-null, wherein A is an ion of a metal of Group IIIa or IIIb of the periodic table of elements or mixtures thereof; Anull is an ion of a metal of Groups Ia or IIa of the periodic table or mixtures thereof; B and Bnull are ions of a d-block transition metal of the periodic table or mixtures thereof; x, xnull, y and ynull vary from 0 to 1; 0.95
Abstract:
A process for the reduction of gaseous sulfur compounds in gaseous streams. The gaseous stream is contacted with a sorber, e.g., zinc oxide, which is cable of sorbing the sulfur compounds under sulfur sorbing conditions. The sorber is present in the form of one or more layers on the surface of a monolith carrier, e.g., cordierite. The layers of the sorber have a total thickness of at least 3 g/in3 of the carrier. The process is especially useful for the removal of gaseous sulfur compounds such as H2S from gaseous streams.
Abstract:
An activated carbon molded body, more particularly in honeycomb form and for use as an adsorption filter, can be produced from a mixture including activated carbon, water, novolak powder, clay, cellulose ether, liquid starch, wax, polyacrylamide and soap, by a procedure involving thoroughly mixing the constituents, extruding the mixture to form a monolithic molded body and cutting same to size, drying the body and effecting pyrolysis thereof. The adsorption filter produced therefrom can be regenerated by electrical heating under specified conditions.
Abstract:
An adsorptive monolith made by extruding a mixture of activated carbon, a ceramic forming material, a flux material, and water, drying the extruded monolith, and firing the dried monolith at a temperature and for a time period sufficient to react the ceramic material together and form a ceramic matrix. The extrudable mixture may also comprise a wet binder. The monolith has a shape with at least one passage therethrough and desirably has a plurality of passages therethrough to form a honeycomb. The monolith may be dried by vacuum drying, freeze drying, or control humidity drying. The monolith is useful for removing volatile organic compounds and other chemical agents such as ozone from fluid streams. Particularly useful applications include adsorptive filters for removing ozone from xerographic devices and other appropriate office machines and volatile organic compounds from automobile engine air intake systems.