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Asymmetric membranes

US9415347B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 2, 2015
Grant dateAug 16, 2016
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Expiry dateMar 2, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D2325/04
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Asymmetric membranes comprising a first asymmetric porous zone including a first porous asymmetry that increases from the first exterior surface through the first porous zone of the bulk, and a second asymmetric porous zone including a second porous asymmetry that increases from the second exterior surface through the second porous zone of the bulk, wherein the first average pore size is larger than the second average pore size, as well as methods of making and using the membranes, are disclosed.

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