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Title: Membranes having aligned 1-D nanoparticles in a matrix layer for improved fluid separation

Membranes for fluid separation are disclosed. These membranes have a matrix layer sandwiched between an active layer and a porous support layer. The matrix layer includes 1-D nanoparticles that are vertically aligned in a porous polymer matrix, and which substantially extend through the matrix layer. The active layer provides species-specific transport, while the support layer provides mechanical support. A matrix layer of this type has favorable surface morphology for forming the active layer. Furthermore, the pores that form in the matrix layer tend to be smaller and more evenly distributed as a result of the presence of aligned 1-D nanoparticles. Improved performance of separation membranes of this type is attributed to these effects.
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Issue Date:
OSTI Identifier:
1233379
Assignee:
Porifera, Inc. ARPA-E
Patent Number(s):
9,216,391
Application Number:
13/428,843
Contract Number:
AR0000025
Resource Relation:
Patent File Date: 2012 Mar 23
Research Org:
Porifera, Inc., Hayward, CA (United States)
Sponsoring Org:
USDOE
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
36 MATERIALS SCIENCE
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