Composite membrane and method for making the same
US6878278B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 13, 2002 |
| Grant date | Apr 12, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 26, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01D71/56
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A composite membrane and method for making the same, comprising a porous support and a polyamide surface. The subject membrane provides improved flux and/or rejection rates. The subject membrane is further capable of operating at lower operating pressures. The subject method includes reacting a polyfunctional amine with a polyfunctional acyl halide to form a polyamide. The method includes the step of contacting a complexing agent with the polyfunctional acyl halide prior substantial reaction between the polyfunctional acyl halide and a polyfunctional amine. The subject process is easily adapted to commercial scale manufacturing processes and is particularly suited for making nanofiltration and reverse osmosis composite membranes.
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