Patents by Inventor Manolis J. Manos

Manolis J. Manos has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Process for the removal of metals using an open framework chalcogenide
    Publication number: 20080145305
    Abstract: An alkali metal chalcogenide, particularly K6Sn5Zn4S17, is described as useful in a process for the removal of mercury ions or other metal ions, particularly the selective removal of mercuric or other soft metal ions from water. The resulting metal chalcogenide is new. The invention can be used for the removal of mercury ions from potable water and other metal ion contaminated solutions, or from gaseous fluids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2007
    Publication date: June 19, 2008
    Applicant: Board of Trustees of Michigan State University
    Inventors: Mercouri G. Kanatzidis, Manolis J. Manos