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Membranes and methods of treating membranes

US7727434B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 16, 2005
Grant dateJun 1, 2010
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Expiry dateAug 16, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D71/62
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Membranes as well as a methods of treating membranes are disclosed. The method of treating a membrane includes contacting the membrane with a first solvent, contacting the membrane with an inert solvent, and contacting the membrane with an amine reactive compound. The first solvent includes a solvent having a Hansen solubility parameter in a range from about 10.0 to about 18. The membrane includes a polymer having an amine group.

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