Disclosed is a PLGlu-SS-lithium ion-sieve composite, preparation method and use thereof. The PLGlu-SS-lithium ion-sieve composite includes an H.sub.3LiMnTi.sub.4O.sub.12 lithium ion-sieve and poly--glutamic acid (-PGA) compounded with the H.sub.3LiMnTi.sub.4O.sub.12 lithium ion-sieve, where a terminal amino group of the -PGA is linked to a disulfide bond-containing group. In the present disclosure, the H.sub.3LiMnTi.sub.4O.sub.12 lithium ion-sieve is used as a support structure with sufficient strength support, high structural stability, and excellent cycling performance; the pores and surface of the H.sub.3LiMnTi.sub.4O.sub.12 lithium ion-sieve both are bonded with PLGlu-SS. At a low pH, PLGlu-SS is protonated and folded to form-helix, and at a high pH, PLGlu-SS is deprotonated and extended. Thus, under alkaline adsorption and acidic desorption, a pore size of the composite can be adjusted to provide large adsorption capacity, high adsorption selectivity, and high adsorption efficiency. Therefore, the composite is an efficient lithium ion adsorption material with high adsorption capacity and high stability.

A production system for manufacturing composite porous solid articles is provided wherein the color of such articles is monitored to confirm that the articles, which are produced by heating and compressing mixtures of poly(vinylidene fluoride) binder powder (such as Kyblock resin from Arkema) and activated carbon powder, are fully cured. Adjustments to the processing conditions are made when a region of the article appears blue (indicative of incomplete curing).

A production system for manufacturing composite porous solid articles is provided wherein the color of such articles is monitored to confirm that the articles, which are produced by heating and compressing mixtures of poly(vinylidene fluoride) binder powder (such as Kyblock resin from Arkema) and activated carbon powder, are fully cured. Adjustments to the processing conditions are made when a region of the article appears blue (indicative of incomplete curing).

A method of treating an beverage, comprising exposing a beverage to an ion exchange matrix that includes a mixture of cation exchange beads and anion exchange beads each capable of binding to one or more cationic or anionic constituents present in the beverage and thereby reduce concentrations of the one or more cationic or anionic constituents in the beverage and capable of maintaining a pH of the beverage within 0.5 pH units of the beverage's pretreatment pH value. The cationic or anionic constituents have a noxious effect on humans and the cation exchange beads include a cationic mineral form and the anion exchange beads include a chloride mineral form.

An ion exchange membrane according to the present disclosure is provided with: a cation exchange composition body that is composed of cation exchange resin particles and a binder resin; and an anion exchange composition body that is composed of anion exchange resin particles and a binder resin. At least one of the cation exchange composition body and the anion exchange composition body is configured to contain a thermally infusible additive.

The invention relates to a solid porous article containing sub-micron functional additive particles held together using discrete sub-micron polymer binder particles. The porous article preferably also contains a majority of primary active particles in the 1 to 300 micron range. The solid porous articles are used to separate, precipitate, and/or trap components of a fluid that passes through the porous article. The solid porous articles are used to separate and trap components of a fluid that passes through the porous article. Preferred binders are polyvinylidene fluoride resins, such as Kyblock resins from Arkema Inc.

The invention relates to a solid porous article containing sub-micron functional additive particles held together using discrete sub-micron polymer binder particles. The porous article preferably also contains a majority of primary active particles in the 1 to 300 micron range. The solid porous articles are used to separate, precipitate, and/or trap components of a fluid that passes through the porous article. The solid porous articles are used to separate and trap components of a fluid that passes through the porous article. Preferred binders are polyvinylidene fluoride resins, such as Kyblock resins from Arkema Inc.

Provided are filtration media and matrixes comprising a pulverized powder of ion exchange resin and a polymeric binder. The resin can be pulverized to an average particle size in the range of 50 to 250 microns and can comprise a cation exchange resin, an anion exchange resin, a chelating resin, a biologically-related ion exchange resin, or combinations thereof. The media can further comprise activated carbon. The binder can be ultra high molecular weight polyethylene. The filtration media can be used to make matrixes and systems. Methods of making and using the same are also provided.

Provided are filtration media and matrixes comprising a pulverized powder of ion exchange resin and a polymeric binder. The resin can be pulverized to an average particle size in the range of 50 to 250 microns and can comprise a cation exchange resin, an anion exchange resin, a chelating resin, a biologically-related ion exchange resin, or combinations thereof. The media can further comprise activated carbon. The binder can be ultra high molecular weight polyethylene. The filtration media can be used to make matrixes and systems. Methods of making and using the same are also provided.

The present disclosure relates to methods of synthesizing slurries comprising ferrihydrite nanoparticles, and systems and methods employing the same. The method may include the steps of preparing an aqueous solution having ferric iron cations, halide anions, and a two-line iron promoter, and precipitating the ferrihydrite nanoparticles in the aqueous solution, thereby producing a ferrihydrite slurry. The ferrihydrite slurries may be useful in treating a polluted fluid having sulfur contaminants therein.