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Liquid phase adsorptive separation processes have long been used for removal of low-concentration components from a process stream. These applications have typically been for improved appearance, taste, odor or processability. In comparison, the use of liquid phase adsorption for commercial-scale bulk separation of mixtures is a relatively recent development, but one which has gained increased industrial importance during the past twenty or so years. In most cases, this is done using a flow scheme that simulates the continuous countercurrent flow of adsorbent and process liquid.
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Johnson, J.A. (1989). Sorbex: Continuing Innovation in Liquid Phase Adsorption. In: Rodrigues, A.E., LeVan, M.D., Tondeur, D. (eds) Adsorption: Science and Technology. NATO ASI Series, vol 158. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-2263-1_20
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