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US 2017/0320040 A1Published application
Methods and kits for removing organic pollutants from a contaminated sample
AssigneeTrustees of Tufts College
InventorsAlbert Robbat, JR., Nicholas M. Wilton, Christian David Zeigler
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Abstract
Methods and kits for the removal of organic contaminants from contaminated samples are generally provided. In some embodiments, the methods and kits comprise a surfactant and adsorbent particles.
Claims22
A method, comprising:
- agitating a contaminated sample, a surfactant, and adsorbent particles, wherein the contaminated sample comprises a solid or liquid material and organic contaminants;
- and removing at least a portion of the organic contaminants from the contaminated sample, thereby producing a cleaned sample.
A kit for removing organic contaminants from a contaminated sample, comprising:
- a surfactant;
- and
- a plurality of adsorbent particles.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.