| abstract |
The present invention comprises the steps of: (a) removing an effective amount of air in a closed chamber containing adsorbed particles and / or catalytic particles such that the chamber pressure is below 1 atmosphere; (b) raising the chamber pressure to at least 1 atmosphere using an inert gas; (c) contacting the particles with a beam of energy sufficient energy for a sufficient time to enhance the adsorptive and / or catalytic properties of the particles and / or to produce catalytic properties in the particles. It relates to a method of making the particles and / or a method of making the catalytic particles. Only the continuous process to step (c) is also provided. The present invention also relates to room temperature catalysts, particle binders, apparatus of the present invention, and methods for increasing the surface area of adsorbed particles and / or catalytic particles, including adsorbed particles and / or catalytic particles, contaminant reduction or removal methods. |