Nanoengineered field induced charge separation membranes and methods of manufacture thereof
US8696882B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 3, 2009 |
| Grant date | Apr 15, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 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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