A container for removing particulates and/or contaminants, including
impure compounds and elements from fluid to be treated is provided. The
container can include a compartment within which a volume of fluid to be
treated may be received, a chamber into which a volume of treated fluid
from the compartment may be accommodated, a cover for placement across an
upper end of the container, so as to prevent fluid from within the
chamber from spilling, and a porous matrix, positioned within the
compartment and having a nanostructured adsorption material for trapping
and retaining, within its pores, particles and contaminants in the fluid.
A method for removing particulates and contaminants is also provided.