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Nanoengineered field induced charge separation membranes and methods of manufacture thereof

US8696882B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 3, 2009
Grant dateApr 15, 2014
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Expiry dateMay 24, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D2325/16
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A device according to one embodiment includes a porous membrane having a surface charge and pore configuration characterized by a double layer overlap effect being present in pores of the membrane. A device according to another embodiment includes a porous membrane having a surface charge in pores thereof sufficient to impart anion or cation selectivity in the pores. Additional devices, systems and methods are also presented.

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