Nanocomposite polymer-carbon based nanomaterial filters for the simultaneous removal of bacteria and heavy metals

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PATENT NO 9855533
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14570861

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The disclosed subject matter provides a filter that is modified by a polymer-carbon based nanomaterial nanocomposite intended to significantly enhance the performance of filtration, separation, and remediation of a broad variety of chemicals, heavy metal ions, organic matters, and living organisms. Polymeric materials, such as but not limited to poly-N-vinyl carbazole (PVK), are combined with (1) graphene (G) and/or graphene-like materials based nanomaterials and (2) graphene oxide (GO) chemically modified with a chelating agent such as but not limited to EDTA. The nanocomposite is homogenously deposited on the surface of the membrane.

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UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM4800 CALHOUN ROAD HOUSTON TX 77004

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Advincula, Rigoberto C Friendswood, US 5 23
Claydon, Fritz Friendswood, US 2 23
Rodrigues, Debora F Houston, US 4 25
Santos, Catherine M Houston, US 3 24
Tria, Maria Celeste R Houston, US 2 23

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