Gas separation: apparatus – Solid sorbent apparatus – Layered or laminated
Reexamination Certificate
2005-04-05
2008-09-16
Lawrence, Frank M (Department: 1797)
Gas separation: apparatus
Solid sorbent apparatus
Layered or laminated
C502S526000, C502S080000, C206S000700
Reexamination Certificate
active
07425232
ABSTRACT:
Disclosed in this specification is an apparatus for storing hydrogen which is comprised of molecular hydrogen, halloysite rods, and a supporting substrate wherein hydrogen is stored within the lumen of the halloysite rods.
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Wang Xingwu
Weiner Michael L.
Lawrence Frank M
NaturalNano Research, Inc.
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