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Polyvinyl alcohol semi-permeable membrane and method for producing same

US4279752A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 21, 1979
Grant dateJul 21, 1981
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Expiry dateMay 21, 1999

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08J2329/04
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) microporous membrane is disclosed which is prepared by a process which comprises forming a PVA membrane containing fine silica particles therein and substantially extracting said silica particles from said membrane, thereby forming a plurality of micropores therein with an average diameter of 0.01 to 50 microns and a porosity of at least 60%.

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