Water purification membranes with improved fouling resistance
US8017050B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 9, 2009 |
| Grant date | Sep 13, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 8, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/31855
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention includes methods and compositions for liquid separation and water purification. The present invention includes a purification membrane having a polymer matrix purification membrane that has been treated with dopamine to form a polydopamine coated membrane with a high water flux and a high hydrophilicity.
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