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Production and use of improved polyimide separation membranes

US6497747B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateSep 24, 1999
Grant dateDec 24, 2002
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Expiry dateSep 24, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D71/82
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for preparing polyimide gas separation membranes is disclosed. The process involves preparing polyamic acid salt membrane precursors that are converted into polyimide membranes by mild thermal or chemical treatments. The gas separation processes that utilize these polyimide membranes are further disclosed.

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