Patent ID: 6171373
Filing Date: 2001-01-09
Classification: B01D,B01J,C04B,Y02A

Abstract:
A method of removing a volatile organic compound or ozone from a fluid stream comprising the step of:routing a fluid stream initially including a volatile organic compound or ozone through an adsorptive monolith including at least one passage therethrough, said monolith being made according to a method comprising the steps of:(a). extruding an extrudable mixture through an extrusion die such that a monolith is formed having a shape wherein the monolith has at least one passage therethrough and the extrudable mixture comprises:activated carbon;ceramic forming material;flux material; andwater,the mixture being capable of maintaining the shape of the monolith after extrusion and during drying of the monolith;(b). drying the extruded monolith; and(c). firing the dried monolith at a temperature and for a time period sufficient to fuse the ceramic material together and form a ceramic matrix.