Molecularly-mixed composite membranes and methods for making the same
US12214318B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 20, 2019 |
| Grant date | Feb 4, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 10, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02C20/20
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Disclosed herein is a molecularly-mixed composite membrane comprising an amorphous scrambled porous organic compound (ASPOC) material and a polymer. With current developments in membrane technologies, there exists a need for largely scalable membranes and improved performance with difficult molecular separations. Mixed Matrix Membranes improve separation performance to a degree, but also increase the membrane defects as the filler material aggregates into particles that disrupt the membrane matrix. The disclosed membrane is configured to reduce defects and increase homogeneity. The disclosed ASPOC material avoids aggregation and disperses uniformly in the polymer matrix, creating a molecularly-mixed composite membrane with improved separation performance. Also disclosed herein are methods for making the same.
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