Use of Soy Proteins or Soy Derivatives and Zero-Valent Iron for Environmental Remediation (Technology #: 082106-01)

Lehigh University Office of Technology Transfer
posted on 04/17/2009

The technology involves the preparation of dispersions of zero-valance nanoscale iron particles and one of soy protein, soy milk, or other soy derivative. The dispersions can be used to treat contaminated soil or water.

ADVANTAGES

Dispersions can be injected directly into soil and groundwater for site remediation. Soy protein, a natural substance devoid of any known adverse environmental impact, can stabilize and enhance the mobility of the zero-valent iron particles in the subsurface environment.

APPLICATIONS

Treatment of contaminated soil
Wastewater treatment

STATUS OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

This technology is protected under US Patent 7,507,345

Wei-xian Zhang's Lehigh Page

Advantages

Dispersions can be injected directly into soil and groundwater for site remediation. Soy proteins, a natural substance devoid of any known adverse environmental impact, can stabilize and enhance the mobility of the zero-valent iron particles in the subsurface environment.

Innovation Details

Detailed Description

File Number: 082106-01

Web site: http://www.lehigh.edu/ott

Other Information: Inventors: "Wei-xian Zhang":http://expert1.cc.lehigh.edu/LehighExperts/ExpertDetail.aspx?ExpertID=70112350"target=_blank Associate Professor Civil and Environmental Engineering Licensing Opportunities: ● Exclusive ● Non-exclusive ● Research Sponsorship ● Product Development Partnerships (PDP) Contact Information: Office of Technology Transfer Lehigh University 354 Whitaker Laboratory 5 East Packer Ave. Bethlehem, PA 18015 Phone: (610) 758-5841 Fax: (610) 758-5888

IP Protection

Patent Number(s):	7507345

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