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Porous membrane formed from interpenetrating polymer network having hydrophilic surface

US5158721A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 6, 1991
Grant dateOct 27, 1992
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Expiry dateSep 6, 2011

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/249979
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A porous membrane is formed from an interpenetrating polymer network of a hydrophobic polymer and a polymerized and crosslinked hydrophilic monomeric composition. A solution of the polymer and monomeric composition is cast, exposed to ultraviolet radiation, coagulated and dried. The resulting dried membrane is annealed in order to render its surface hydrophilic.

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