Supported carbon nanotube membranes and their preparation methods
US10384169B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 30, 2015 |
| Grant date | Aug 20, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 13, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S977/847
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Membranes are described that may include aligned carbon nanotubes coated with an inorganic support layer and a polymeric matrix. Methods of membrane fabrication are described that may include coating an aligned carbon nanotube array with an inorganic support layer followed by infiltration with a polymeric solvent or solution. The support carbon nanotube membrane may have improved performance for separations such as desalination, drug delivery, or pharmaceuticals.
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