Abstract: A container for removing particulates and/or contaminants, including impure compounds and elements from fluid to be treated is provided. The container can include a compartment within which a volume of fluid to be treated may be received, a chamber into which a volume of treated fluid from the compartment may be accommodated, a cover for placement across an upper end of the container, so as to prevent fluid from within the chamber from spilling, and a porous matrix, positioned within the compartment and having a nanostructured adsorption material for trapping and retaining, within its pores, particles and contaminants in the fluid. A method for removing particulates and contaminants is also provided.

Abstract: A process for generating a nanoporous adsorption material is provided. The process involves heating a carbonaceous source in a controlled atmosphere to a temperature sufficient to achieve an exothermic reaction. The exothermic reaction generates hydrocarbon gases, and a substantially solid porous char mass. The hydrocarbon gases can be re-circulated into the controlled atmosphere with a mixture of steam and air to substantially increase the temperature therein. In the presence of increased temperature, nanoscaled size pores may be imparted to the porous char mass, and with continued exposure to the increased temperature, the porous char may be converted into a nanoporous adsorption material.

Abstract: A system for removing particulates and/or contaminants, including impure compounds and elements from fluid to be treated is provided. The systems can include a receptacle having chamber in which a volume of fluid may be accommodated, a cover for placement across an opening into the chamber, so as to prevent fluid from within the chamber from spilling, and a porous matrix, positioned within the chamber and having a nanostructured adsorption material for trapping and retaining, within its pores, particles and contaminants in the fluid. A method for removing particulates and contaminants is also provided.