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Title: Method of removing and detoxifying a phosphorus-based substance

Patent ·
OSTI ID:5418304

A method of removing a phosphorus-based poisonous substance from water contaminated is presented. In addition, the toxicity of the phosphorus-based substance is also subsequently destroyed. A water-immiscible organic solvent is first immobilized on a supported liquid membrane before the contaminated water is contacted with one side of the supported liquid membrane to absorb the phosphorus-based substance in the organic solvent. The other side of the supported liquid membrane is contacted with a hydroxy-affording strong base to react with phosphorus-based solvated species to form a non-toxic product.

Research Organization:
Argonne National Laboratory (ANL), Argonne, IL (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
W-31-109-ENG-38
Assignee:
Dept. of Energy
Application Number:
ON: DE86013726
OSTI ID:
5418304
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English