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Surface modification of porous metal substrates

US7077889B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 4, 2003
Grant dateJul 18, 2006
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Expiry dateApr 21, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/12479
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for reducing the surface variance of a porous metal substrate. The method does not significantly reduce the bulk porosity. The method can be used to reduce the surface pore diameter. A membrane, can be deposited on the reduced variance surface to form a separation membrane.

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