Gas separation: processes – Solid sorption – Inorganic gas or liquid particle sorbed
Reexamination Certificate
2008-04-30
2010-11-16
Lawrence, Frank M (Department: 1797)
Gas separation: processes
Solid sorption
Inorganic gas or liquid particle sorbed
C096S153000, C096S154000, C423S594140
Reexamination Certificate
active
07833316
ABSTRACT:
Disclosed are sorbent compositions that include a silicon dioxide porous support impregnated with a mixture comprising zinc oxide and copper material. The sorbent compositions may be utilized in systems and methods for removing sulfur compounds from gaseous streams.
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Dhage Priyanka
Tatarchuck Bruce
Yang Hongyun
Andrus Sceales Starke & Sawall LLP
Auburn University
Lawrence Frank M
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