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Polymer additive comprising zwitterionic moieties for vinylidene fluoridepolymer based membranes

US12398227B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 15, 2020
Grant dateAug 26, 2025
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Expiry dateSep 10, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D71/76
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention pertains to composition suitable for manufacturing membranes based on vinylidene fluoride (VDF) polymers, to porous membranes thereof, to methods for their manufacture and to uses thereof, especially for the filtration of water phases. Said composition comprising vinylidene fluoride (VDF) polymers and polymer additives comprising zwitterionic moieties delivers outstanding hydrophilization performances of manufactured membranes.

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