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Method for preparing thin regenerated cellulose membranes of high flux and selectivity for organic liquids separations

Patent ·
OSTI ID:5876187
A method is described for the production of regenerated cellulose membranes which method comprises the steps of: dissolving a cellulose material to form a solution; casting the cellulose solution into a film; coagulating the cellulose solution film using an alkali alcoholic solution; washing the coagulated cellulose film in an alcohol; regenerating the cellulose film using acidic alcohol solution; washing the regenerated cellulose membrane using an alcohol; The regenerated cellulose thus formed may be dried, if desired, preferably without a softener. The regenerated cellulose thus produced, when prepared in the form of a film or membrane, possesses higher flux and superior selectivity for organic liquid separation than regenerated cellulose membranes prepared employing aqueous solutions in steps b through e avove and is most advantageously employed for the recovery of polar dewaxing solvents (e.g. ketones and mixed ketone/aromatic solvents) from dewaxed oil.
Assignee:
Exxon Research and Engineering Co.
Patent Number(s):
US 4496456
OSTI ID:
5876187
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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