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Process for membrane separation of linear hydrocarbons within a hydrocarbon mixture

US8506814B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 6, 2007
Grant dateAug 13, 2013
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Expiry dateJun 19, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC10G31/11
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention relates to a process for membrane separation that makes it possible to separate linear hydrocarbons from branched hydrocarbons. The membrane that is used comprises a dense selective layer that consists of a polymer whose chemical structure contains at least one bis-phenyl-9,9-fluorene group.

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