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Ultrathin-skinned asymmetric membranes by immiscible solvents treatment

Patent ·
OSTI ID:7073875
Improved semipermeable asymmetric fluid separation membranes useful in gas, vapor and liquid separations are disclosed. The membranes are prepared by substantially filling the pores of asymmetric cellulosic semipermeable membranes having a finely porous layer on one side thereof with a water immiscible organic liquid, followed by contacting the finely porous layer with water.
Research Organization:
Bend Research Inc
DOE Contract Number:
AC03-84ER80159
Assignee:
Bend Research, Inc., OR (United States)
Patent Number(s):
US 4883593; A
Application Number:
PPN: US 7-263368
OSTI ID:
7073875
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English