Abstract:
Kits and methods for the detection of toxins produced by cyanobacteria are disclosed. The methods include preparing a sample that potentially includes cyanobacterial toxins on a solid phase extraction device. In some embodiments, the sample extract can be formed using a weak cationic exchange process and a weak anionic exchange process.
Abstract:
An improved process for the biomethanation of an organic substrate includes treating the substrate in a first reactor to form organic acid anions, passing an aqueous preparation containing dissolved organic anions through an ion exchanger so that the organic acid anions are adsorbed and separated from the remainder of the aqueous preparation, desorbing; the organic acid anions and passing the desorbed acids to a second reactor containing methanogenic bacteria which convert the acids to methane. In a preferred embodiment, a bicarbonate solution is produced in the second reactor and it is used to desorb the organic acid anions and regenerate the anion exchanger into the bicarbonate form. A preferred apparatus first and second reactors, and a pair of anion exchangers connected by tubing to both reactors also is disclosed.
Abstract:
Uranium is recovered from its solution through contact with a uranium-recovering material of higher resistance to water and higher mechanical strength comprising a weakly basic anion exchange resin having pyridine nuclei at its main chain or side chain, and a crossed-linked polymer structure with a high uranium selectivity at a high uranium-adsorbing speed.
Abstract:
Pulp mill effluents particularly unbleached streams are decolorized by passing those streams through a mass or bed of macroreticular aliphatic weak anion exchange resin at a pH of 6 - 8.5. Preferred resins are further characterized as possessing a high pK.sub.a.
Abstract:
Weakly basic anion exchangers of the poly(meth)acrylamide type which have been prepared by aminolysis of poly(meth)acrylonitrile or poly(meth)acrylate with polyamines of defined composition have an improved absorption capacity for sulphate ions and are suitable for selectively removing sulphate ions from aqueous liquids, in particular from sodium chloride brine and from waste waters.
Abstract:
Method and apparatus (10) includes the use of multiple containers (B-1-B-3) containing a weak base ion resin (R) through which plating rinse water (W) is pumped with precious metal such as potassium gold cyanide adsorbed by said resin and then with the cyanide sequentially eluted by potassium hydroxide, water, potassium thiocyanate, water, and the resulting effluent evaporated (at 40) and then chilled (at 44) to remove for reuse the gold and inorganic salt and base.
Abstract:
A process for removal and recovery of chromium ions (chromate, dichromate, or combinations thereof) from aqueous waste water of surface treatment phosphatizing solutions and for recycling of the treated waste water following replenishment wherein the aqueous waste water is initially partially clarified in a settling tank, with the effluent then being passed through an ion exchange column for removal of substantially all of the chromium ions therefrom. Following treatment in the ion exchange resin column, the chromium-free material is recharged with a supply of fresh chromium ions until the chrome ion content is at the desired level for metal surface treatment. The spent ion exchange resin columns are removed and replaced, as necessary, with the recharge of the resin columns making additional chromium available as a resource.
Abstract:
A method for the preparation of an ion exchange sorbent containing at least one anion exchange resin, a ferromagnetic substance, and a water permeable organic polymer binder, as well as a process for the use of said sorbent to separate removable anions from feed streams containing said anion.
Abstract:
The invention relate to a process for reducing the wash water required by weakly basic anion exchangers containing primary and/or secondary amino groups when fed with water containing carbon dioxide; in accordance with the process the exhausted, weakly basic anion exchangers are treated with dilute aqueous mineral acids before being regenerated.
Abstract:
Disclosed is a method of reducing the charging tendency in a flowing non-aqueous liquid which has a dielectric constant of less than about 50, by passing the liquid through an ion exchange resin charged with a weakly polar active group. Also disclosed is a combination of a transformer cooled by flowing organic insulating liquid and an anionic ion exchange resin and means for passing the liquid through the resin.