Ut-battelle, Inc.

The United States of America As Represented by the United States Energy

Lockheed Martin Energy Research Corporation

Bill R Chilcoat

Timothy D Burchell

Marit Jagtoyen

Charles E Weaver

Frank Derbyshire

Ronald L Beatty

Dale V Kiplinger

An activated carbon fiber composite for separation and purification, or catalytic processing of fluids is described. The activated composite comprises carbon fibers rigidly bonded to form an open, permeable, rigid monolith capable of being formed to near-net-shape. Separation and purification of gases are effected by means of a controlled pore structure that is developed in the carbon fibers contained in the composite. The open, permeable structure allows the free flow of gases through the monolith accompanied by high rates of adsorption. By modification of the pore structure and bulk density the composite can be rendered suitable for applications such as gas storage, catalysis, and liquid phase processing.

Activated carbon fiber composite material and method of making

A method for coating small diameter, low density particles with pyrolytic carbon is provided by fluidizing a bed of particles wherein at least 50 per cent of the particles have a density and diameter of at least two times the remainder of the particles and thereafter recovering the small diameter and coated particles.

Method for applying pyrolytic carbon coatings to small particles

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Knoxville, TN, United States of America

Bill R Chilcoat