Electrospun cactus mucilage nanofibers
US9555392B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 25, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jan 31, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 25, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S57/00
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Novel electrospun nanofibers and nanofibrous membranes, methods of manufacturing the same, and methods of using the same are provided. The nanofibers include a cactus mucilage, such as mucilage from Opuntia ficus-indica. An organic polymer can be added to the cactus mucilage before electrospinning. The nanofibrous membranes can be used in water filtration.
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