Universal scalable and cost-effective surface modifications
US9662617B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 21, 2014 |
| Grant date | May 30, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 23, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC02F2103/08
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Disclosed are fouling resistant filtration membranes comprising a polymeric thin-film membrane comprising a surface. Also disclosed are methods of modifying thin-film filtration membranes, thereby improving, for example, the anti-fouling properties of the membranes. Also disclosed are methods of purifying water using the disclosed membranes. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.
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