Abstract:
A novel carbon nanohorn adsorbent which does not necessitate a high-temperature treatments lightweight and chemically stable, and can selectively adsorb molecules based on the molecular sieve effect; and a process for producing the adsorbent. The process comprises oxidizing a single-wall carbon nanohorn aggregate while controlling oxidative conditions to thereby obtain the carbon nanohorn adsorbent, which have, in the tubular parts, pores having a regulated diameter.
Abstract:
A method for producing an activated carbon material, wherein the method comprises a step of thermally treating coal-based pitch at two temperature ranges of 400null C. to 600null C. and 600null C. to 900null C.; and a step of mixing the thus obtained carbonaceous material with an alkali metal compound and effecting activation thereof at 600null C. to 900null C., and an activated carbon material obtained by the method. When the activated carbon material of the present invention is used a polarizable electrode material of an electric double layer capacitor, high capacitance per electrode is attained without application of excessive voltage. By adding fibrous material to a coal-based pitch during activation expansion of an alkali molten liquid can be suppressed and productivity can be drastically improved. Furthermore, employment of an fibrous carbon material which is excellent in conductivity as a fibrous material, carbon fiber is melt-bonded on the surface of the activated carbon material, which enables production of a polarizable electrode exhibiting excellent charge/discharge characteristics at high current density.
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:
The disclosed invention relates to a composite material for use in recovery of radionuclides, metals, and halogenated hydrocarbons from aqueous media. The material has very high surface area, and includes nanometer sized, zero-valent iron on a support. The material can be used to remediate aqueous media which have contaminants such as radionuclides, metals and halogenated hydrocarbons from aqueous media.
Abstract:
A sorbent composition comprising a reduced-valence promoter and a steam-treated support can be used to desulfurize a hydrocarbon-containing fluid such as cracked-gasoline or diesel fuel.
Abstract:
A process for the preparation of nanoscale particulate material is described comprising: (i) combining one or more functional material to be precipitated as nanoscale particles and one or more surface active material in a compressed CO2 phase with a density of at least 0.1 g/cc, where the functional material is substantially insoluble in the compressed CO2 in the absence of the surfactant, the surfactant comprises a compressed CO2-philic portion and a functional material-philic portion, and the compressed CO2 phase, functional material and surfactant interact to form an aggregated system having a continuous compressed CO2 phase and a plurality of aggregates comprising surfactant and functional material molecules of average diameter less than 10 nanometers dispersed therein; and (ii) rapidly depressurizing the compressed CO2 phase thereby precipitating the dispersed functional and surfactant materials in the form of composite particles of average diameter from 0.5 to less than 10 nanometers.
Abstract:
A carbon dioxide and water adsorbent comprises a carbonized and activated precursor material having first functional sites that adsorb carbon dioxide and second functional sites that adsorb water independently of the first functional sites. The adsorbent is characterized by a total pore volume of between about 1.50 to 2.50 cm3/g, a median pore diameter between about 0.5 to 1.2 nm, and a BET surface area between about 2000 to 2500 m2/g.
Abstract:
The invention has an object to provide a solid chloride absorbent which can efficiently absorb inorganic chlorides such as hydrogen chloride flowing out from a process in which a heavy naphtha and the like are treated and inorganic chloride derived from crude oil, and which is difficult to powder and soften after absorbing the chlorides. The solid chloride absorbent according to the invention comprises zinc oxide, a porous refractory inorganic matter and an inert binder, has a long life, and hardly releases the absorbed chlorides.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a device, compositions and methods for reducing the volatility of radioactive waste comprising; a receptacle having an open end said open end having a means for affixing a lid securely to said receptacle, a absorbent matrix comprising a humectant, a pH-stabilizing agent and an adsorbent material said matrix insertable into said receptacle and a lid for sealing the receptacle. Radioactive waste is deposited into the receptacle during use and the receptacle is sealed and disposed of safely. A kit is also provided containing at least one of the devices of the invention to reduce the volatility of radioactive waste.
Abstract:
Nitrogen is fed into a sealed container (18) to expel oxygen (step 1) and, in such a state, the inside temperature of the container (18) is incrementally raised step by a heater built into the container (18). In sequential steps 2 through 5, Water content, chlorine, and high-molecular gases are extracted. Reusable carbon and metal remain in the container (18) in step 6, or when left standing for a prescribed time or more. Gases extracted in steps 2 to 5 can be liquefied for recycling. No carbon dioxide or dioxins are produced because heating is performed in an oxygen-free atmosphere. A furnace is not required because the heater is installed in the container (18), and treatment efficiency is high. A space-saving, energy-efficient, and low-cost treatment system, by which carbon (e.g., inert carbon), metals, and the like can be recovered in a reusable state without producing carbon dioxide or dioxins, is obtained. The obtained inert carbon can be subjected to an activation treatment to continuously mass-produce carbon nanotubes and activated carbon.