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Water separation membrane

US8167144B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 14, 2009
Grant dateMay 1, 2012
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Expiry dateMar 30, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D2325/14
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Provided is a water separation membrane capable of effectively separating water from a water solution of ethanol, saccharide or the like. The water separation membrane is composed of polypyrrole doped with a sulfonate ion. The sulfonate ion may be an aromatic or aliphatic sulfonate ion.

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