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Asymmetric polyimide membranes

US5067970A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 11, 1990
Grant dateNov 26, 1991
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Expiry dateMay 11, 2010

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D2325/20
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An asymmetric membrane and a method for its preparation is disclosed. The membrane is suitable for gas separation, reverse osmosis and pervaporation applications and is characterized in that it is based on a fully imidized 5(6)-amino-1-(4'-aminophenyl)-1,3-trimethylindane polymer having pore diameters of less than 20 .ANG. units, CO.sub.2 /CH.sub.4 selectivity of at least 20 and CO.sub.2 permeability of at least 1.0 SCFH/ft.sup.2 at 100 p.s.i.

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