Anti-fouling coatings with star polymers for filtration membranes
US10695724B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 20, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jun 30, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 23, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01D2325/20
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A porous membrane with a molecular weight cut-off (MWCO) greater than about 10 kDa, and a coating on at least a portion of a major surface of the porous membrane. The coating includes a star polymer having a hydrophobic core and hydrophilic arms, wherein the hydrophobic core contacts the porous membrane.
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