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Separation method and device with semi-permeable membranes comprising sulphonated polyimides

US6596838B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateAug 17, 2001
Grant dateJul 22, 2003
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Expiry dateAug 17, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08J2379/08
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention relates to a semi-permeable membrane separation process and device in which the said membranes comprise sulphonated polyimides.The present invention also relates to the use of sulphonated polyimide membranes in separation processes and devices using semi-permeable membranes. The said sulphonated polyimide comprises recurrent structures with the formula (In): and recurrent structures with the formula (Im):

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