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Defect-free ultrahigh flux asymmetric membranes

US4902422A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 6, 1988
Grant dateFeb 20, 1990
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Expiry dateDec 6, 2008

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D2325/022
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Defect-free, ultrahigh flux integrally-skinned asymmetric membranes having extremely thin surface layers (<0.2 .mu.m) comprised of glassy polymers are disclosed. The membranes are formed by casting an appropriate drope followed by forced convective evaporation of solvent to obtain a dry phase separated asymmetrical structure. The structure is then washed in a precipitation liquid and dried.

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