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Membrane comprising oxyethylene groups

US8177892B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 26, 2008
Grant dateMay 15, 2012
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Expiry dateApr 28, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/2913
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to a membrane wherein said membrane comprises a continuous non-porous layer comprising a polymerized composition that comprised prior to polymerization at least one type of compound having a molecular weight of at least 1500 Da and comprising at least 75 weight % of oxyethylene groups and at least two polymerizable groups each comprising a non-substituted vinyl group. The invention further relates to the use of this membrane for separating polar gases and vapors.

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