Method for removing polychlorinated biphenyl compounds from water
AssigneeAmerican Maize-Products Company
InventorsRobert B. Friedman, Isaac R. West
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Abstract
A method for removing polychlorinated biphenyl compounds from water is disclosed. The method encompasses the use of a cyclodextrin polymer made by forming a water-insoluble cross-linked cyclodextrin polymer to treat water contaminated with the polychlorinated biphenyl compounds. Both a batch and a continuous method are disclosed. Both methods operate at ambient conditions. Additionally, a method to absorb the polychlorinated biphenyl is disclosed.
Claims11
A method for removing polychlorinated biphenyl compounds from water comprising contacting water containing polychlorinated biphenyl compounds with a cyclodextrin polymer to remove the polychlorinated biphenyl compounds from the water.
A method for absorbing polychlorinated biphenyl compounds comprising applying cyclodextrin polymer to the polychlorinated biphenyl compound thereby absorbing the polychlorinated biphenyl compound.
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