Dispersed Zero-Valent Iron Colloids

SUMMARY

Stable dispersions of zero-valent iron particles are produced by milling of micro- and nano-scale iron particles (colloids) in the presence of a dispersant or dispersants. The present invention is a process for preparing zero-valent iron suspensions which can be used directly at the source of the pollution, applied to deep aquifers, and spread over large areas of contaminated soil or water.

 

Lehigh Tech ID# 031104-01

 

MARKETS
  • Water contamination treatment

 

OPPORTUNITY

Lehigh is looking to license this technology. 

App Type Country Serial No. Patent No. File Date Issued Date Expire Date
Utility United States 10/798,626 7,128,841 3/11/2004 10/31/2006 9/6/2024
Category(s):
Energy and Environment
For Information, Contact:
Rick Smith
Director
Lehigh University
res419@lehigh.edu
Inventors:
Wei-Xian Zhang
Keywords:
Environmental Remediation
Nanotechnology
Water Treatment