Recovery and Separation of Metals from Aqueous Sources Utilizing Glycolipid Modified Hydrogels and Resins
This invention describes a methodology for using glycolipid-modified, reusable hydrogels to recover, concentrate, and separate toxic metals from aqueous solutions.
Background:
Heavy and toxic metal contamination poses a significant risk to human and environmental health in many commercial and environmental settings. Many commercial endeavors in fields...
Published: 5/1/2024
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Inventor(s): Douglas Loy, David Hogan, Raina Maier, Alicja Babst-Kostecka, SusanKaye Perez, Chett Boxley, Ryan Stolley
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Energy, Cleantech & Environmental, Technology Classifications > Energy, Cleantech & Environmental > Remediation > Water
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Bioinspired Glycolipids as Fugitive Dust Suppression Agents
This technology involves the utilization of bioinspired glycolipids to reduce fugitive dust emissions.
Background:
Fugitive dust is defined by the EPA as dust that "arises from the mechanical disturbance of granular material exposed to air" and common sources of such materials include constructions sites, dirt roads, barren fields, mining...
Published: 8/23/2023
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Inventor(s): Minkyu Kim, David Hogan, Raina Maier
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Energy, Cleantech & Environmental, Technology Classifications > Energy, Cleantech & Environmental > Remediation > Soil, Technology Classifications > Life Sciences > Small Molecules
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Removal of Uranium using Rhamnolipid Biosurfactants and Ion Flotation
This technology is a solution to the problem of increasing amounts of naturally occurring uranium in groundwater. This ion flotation technique is a simple, cost-effective, green method to extract rare earth elements from aqueous solutions in an effort to keep the public and environment safe and compliant with EPA standards.Background:In the western...
Published: 3/25/2024
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Inventor(s): David Hogan, Raina Maier, Jeanne Pemberton
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Energy, Cleantech & Environmental > Air/Water Purification, Technology Classifications > Energy, Cleantech & Environmental > Remediation > Soil, Technology Classifications > Engineering & Physical Sciences > Industrial & Manufacturing > Mining
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