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Method for making uniform polyvinylidene difluoride membranes

US5196508A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 6, 1991
Grant dateMar 23, 1993
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Expiry dateJun 6, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D71/34
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method is provided for enhancing the characteristics of a hydrophobic polyvinylidene difluoride membrane which comprises heating the membrane to a temperature of at least 80.degree. C. but less than the temperature at which the membrane softens and deforms for a time sufficient to achieve a state such that, when the membrane is subsequently hydrophilized, the membrane has substantially uniform hydrophilic properties.

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