Abstract: A method for making a semiconductor device may include, in an epitaxial deposition tool, performing an anneal on a semiconductor on insulator (SOI) substrate including a first semiconductor layer, an insulating layer on the first semiconductor layer, and a second semiconductor layer on the insulating layer, the second semiconductor layer having a first thickness. The method may also include, in the epitaxial deposition tool, performing an in-situ etch to reduce the second semiconductor layer to a second thickness less than the first thickness, and forming a superlattice layer on the second semiconductor layer. The superlattice layer may include a plurality of stacked groups of layers, each group of layers comprising a plurality of stacked base semiconductor monolayers defining a base semiconductor portion, and at least one non-semiconductor monolayer constrained within a crystal lattice of adjacent base semiconductor portions.

Abstract: A method for making a semiconductor device may include, in an epitaxial deposition tool, performing an anneal on a semiconductor on insulator (SOI) substrate including a first semiconductor layer, an insulating layer on the first semiconductor layer, and a second semiconductor layer on the insulating layer, the second semiconductor layer having a first thickness. The method may also include, in the epitaxial deposition tool, performing an in-situ etch to reduce the second semiconductor layer to a second thickness less than the first thickness, and forming a superlattice layer on the second semiconductor layer. The superlattice layer may include a plurality of stacked groups of layers, each group of layers comprising a plurality of stacked base semiconductor monolayers defining a base semiconductor portion, and at least one non-semiconductor monolayer constrained within a crystal lattice of adjacent base semiconductor portions.

Abstract: A method for making a semiconductor device may include, in an epitaxial deposition tool, performing an anneal on a semiconductor on insulator (SOI) substrate including a first semiconductor layer, an insulating layer on the first semiconductor layer, and a second semiconductor layer on the insulating layer, the second semiconductor layer having a first thickness. The method may also include, in the epitaxial deposition tool, performing an in-situ etch to reduce the second semiconductor layer to a second thickness less than the first thickness, and forming a superlattice layer on the second semiconductor layer. The superlattice layer may include a plurality of stacked groups of layers, each group of layers comprising a plurality of stacked base semiconductor monolayers defining a base semiconductor portion, and at least one non-semiconductor monolayer constrained within a crystal lattice of adjacent base semiconductor portions.

Abstract: An electrochemical cell for use within a system and process for removing contaminants from water and wastewater, where the water or wastewater is transported through several stations for purification and is ultimately transformed into purified water that can be safely discharged to the environment. The electrochemical cell includes a housing, a removable cartridge and oppositely charged electrical headers, the removable cartridge having conductive plates that are in electrical communication with the electrical headers, such that successive conductive plates are oppositely charged.

Abstract: An electrochemical cell for use within a system and process for removing contaminants from water and wastewater, where the water or wastewater is transported through several stations for purification and is ultimately transformed into purified water that can be safely discharged to the environment. The electrochemical cell includes a housing, a removable cartridge and oppositely charged electrical headers, the removable cartridge having conductive plates that are in electrical communication with the electrical headers, such that successive conductive plates are oppositely charged.

Abstract: A system and process for removing contaminants from water and wastewater, where the water or wastewater is transformed into purified water that can be discharged to the environment. Wastewater is transported through several stations for purification, including an electrochemical cell.

Abstract: A system and process for removing contaminants from water and wastewater, where the water or wastewater is transformed into purified water that can be discharged to the environment. Wastewater is transported through several stations for purification, including an electrochemical cell.

Abstract: A system and process for removing contaminants from water and wastewater, where the water or wastewater is transformed into purified water that can be discharged to the environment. Wastewater is transported through several stations for purification, including an electrochemical cell. The purification process begins by sending the wastewater to a classifier through an in-line basket strainer. The wastewater stream in the classifier is drawn through a solid-liquid hydrocyclone, which returns the solids to the classifier and sends the remaining liquid to feed tanks. Contaminants that float are removed from the wastewater by skimming from the surface of the feed tank. The wastewater underflow from the feed tanks is pumped directly to the electrochemical cell where it enters into the bottom of the cell, and exits from the top of the cell. The discharge, including coagulated solids, hydrogen gas, and oxygen gas, is mixed with a polymer as well as compressed air just prior to entering a static in-line mixer.

Abstract: A process for liquefying microorganisms present in biosolids, such as waste activated sludge, generated by municipal or industrial wastewater treatment plants is disclosed. The process includes the step of passing a slurry of the sludge at a high pressure through a nozzle having a restricted flow area to cause liquefication of the microorganisms as they are discharged from the nozzle. The pressure drop across the nozzle preferably exceeds 5,000 psi. At least part of the liquefied microorganisms may be recirculated to the treatment facility to feed nutrients to the wastewater treatment process. Optionally, the liquefied microorganisms may be anaerobically converted to methane and carbon dioxide. For optimum results, the sludge is subjected to pH adjustment and/or maceration prior to being pumped through the high pressure nozzle.

Abstract: A mobile apparatus and method for treating contaminated soil is disclosed. The apparatus consists of three interconnected subunits, namely a fluidized bed reactor for segregating an aqueous soil slurry based on particle size; a metals extraction unit for removing heavy metals and other contaminants from the contaminated soil fraction; and a water treatment system utilizing a high density sludge process to remove metals from the contaminated aqueous phase. The fluidized bed reactor includes a relatively small mixing chamber and a relatively large settling chamber which are partially separated by a baffle. Pressurized gas and foaming agent are dispersed into the mixing chamber to segregate the soil particles into a first fraction containing relatively small, contaminated soil particles and a second fraction containing relatively large, uncontaminated soil particles.