1 results about "Chelating polymers" patented technology

Systems and methods of separating a metal ion from an aqueous solution comprising the metal ion include contacting the aqueous solution with a polymer. Contacting the aqueous solution with the polymer may include passing the aqueous solution through a packed bed column comprising the polymer. The aqueous solution may include about 0.5 wt.% to about 26 wt.% sodium chloride, and the metal ion includes silver, copper, zinc, nickel, or a combination of any two or more thereof.