Universal scalable and cost-effective surface modifications
US11084002B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 6, 2019 |
| Grant date | Aug 10, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 6, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC02F2103/08
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Disclosed are fouling resistant filtration membranes comprising a polymeric thin-film membrane comprising a surface. Also disclosed are methods of modifying thin-film filtration membranes, thereby improving, for example, the anti-fouling properties of the membranes. Also disclosed are methods of purifying water using the disclosed membranes. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.
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