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Ultrathin, conductive and fouling-resistant zwitterionic polymer films

US10898861B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Massachusetts Institute of Technology · US

Inventors

Minghui Wang · Beijing, CN
Karen K. Gleason · Cambridge, US
Peter Kovacik · Felton, GB

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 20, 2018
Grant date	Jan 26, 2021
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 18, 2039

Classification

Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
CPC primaryC02F2303/20
WIPO fieldChemical engineering
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Disclosed are methods of preparing antifouling coatings on reverse osmosis membranes with initiated vapor deposition or oxidative vapor deposition. The coatings enhance the stability and lifetime of membranes without sacrificing performance characteristics, such as permeability or salt retention.

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