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Siloxane-grafted membranes

Patent ·
OSTI ID:7073874

Composite cellulosic semipermeable membranes are disclosed which are the covalently bonded reaction product of an asymmetric cellulosic semipermeable membrane and a polysiloxane containing reactive functional group. The two reactants chemically bond by ether, ester, amide or acrylate linkages to form a siloxane-grafted cellulosic membrane having superior selectivity and flux stability. Selectivity may be enhanced by wetting the surface with a swelling agent such as water.

Research Organization:
Bend Research Inc
DOE Contract Number:
AC03-84ER80159
Assignee:
Bend Research, Inc., OR (United States)
Patent Number(s):
A; US 4877528
Application Number:
PPN: US 7-263062
OSTI ID:
7073874
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English