Patent ID: 7371707
Filing Date: 2008-05-13
Classification: B01J,C10G

Abstract:
1. A method of making a sorbent composition, said method comprising the steps of: (a) admixing a solvent, an acid, and perlite so as to form a first mixture; (b) admixing a solvent, an aluminum source, and a clay so as to form a second mixture; (c) combining said first mixture and said second mixture so as to form a third mixture; (d) adding zinc oxide to said third mixture so as to form a zinc oxide mixture; (e) drying said zinc oxide mixture so as to form a first dried mixture; (f) calcining said first dried mixture so as to form a first calcined mixture; (g) incorporating a promoter into or onto said first calcined mixture so as to form a promoted mixture; (h) drying said promoted mixture so as to form a second dried mixture; and (i) calcining said second dried mixture so as to form a second calcined mixture.