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Method for fabricating composite gas separation modules

US7390536B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 19, 2004
Grant dateJun 24, 2008
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Expiry dateAug 15, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC01B2203/0475
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for fabricating a composite gas separation module and to gas separation modules formed by the method. In one embodiment, the method for fabricating a composite gas separation module includes depositing a first material on a porous substrate, thereby forming a coated substrate. The coated substrate is abraded, thereby forming a polished substrate. A second material is then deposited on the polished substrate. The first material, the second material, or both the first material and the second material can include a gas-selective material such as a hydrogen-selective metal, e.g., palladium, or an alloy thereof. In one embodiment, the method includes the step of forming a dense gas-selective membrane over the porous substrate. The present invention also relates to a method for selectively separating hydrogen gas from a hydrogen gas-containing gaseous stream.

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