Ion processing element with composite media

Patent · Wed Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2003

OSTI ID:875022

Mann, Nick R ^[1]; Tranter, Troy J ^[2]; Todd, Terry A ^[3]; Sebesta, Ferdinand ^[4]

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1. Blackfoot, ID
2. Idaho Falls, ID
3. Aberdeen, ID
4. Prague, CZ

An ion processing element employing composite media disposed in a porous substrate, for facilitating removal of selected chemical species from a fluid stream. The ion processing element includes a porous fibrous glass substrate impregnated by composite media having one or more active components supported by a matrix material of polyacrylonitrile. The active components are effective in removing, by various mechanisms, one or more constituents from a fluid stream passing through the ion processing element. Due to the porosity and large surface area of both the composite medium and the substrate in which it is disposed, a high degree of contact is achieved between the active component and the fluid stream being processed. Further, the porosity of the matrix material and the substrate facilitates use of the ion processing element in high volume applications where it is desired to effectively process a high volume flows.

• Research Organization: BECHTEL BWXT IDAHO LLC
• DOE Contract Number: AC07-99ID13727
• Assignee: Bechtel BWXT Idaho, LLC (Idaho Falls, ID)
• Patent Number(s): US 6514566
• Application Number: 10/039320
• OSTI ID: 875022
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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