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Antifouling and antimicrobial coatings for thin film composite membranes

US10086338B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 30, 2015
Grant dateOct 2, 2018
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Expiry dateOct 8, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D2325/48
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A coated, thin-film composite membrane includes a porous support and a polyamide barrier layer in contact with the porous support. A fouling-resistant and antimicrobial layer of star polymers is in contact with the polyamide barrier layer. The star polymers included hydrophilic arms of about 40 mol % to about 80 mol % of neutral hydrophilic moieties, and about 60 mol % to about 20 mol % of antimicrobial functional groups.

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