Modular, disposable 3D printed microfluidic membrane system for separation and purification

Patent · Tue Aug 15 00:00:00 EDT 2023

OSTI ID:2222158

Servis, Anna G.; Gharibyan, Narek; Moody, Kenton J.; Parsons-Davis, Tashi

The present disclosure relates to a membrane extraction apparatus for extracting a component from a first liquid. The apparatus may incorporate a housing comprised of first and second mating housing halves, with each housing half having an open faced channel formed therein such that the channels at least partially overlay one another when the two housing halves are secured together. A membrane filter is disposed between the two housing halves to overlay the open faced channels. The membrane filter extracts the component from the first liquid and transfers the component into the second liquid as the first and second liquids flow through the first and second housing halves.

• Research Organization: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE
• DOE Contract Number: AC52-07NA27344
• Assignee: Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC (Livermore, CA)
• Patent Number(s): 11,724,213
• Application Number: 16/803,393
• OSTI ID: 2222158
• Resource Relation: Patent File Date: 02/27/2020
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English