Spin columns that include a poly(acid) membrane separation matrix are provided. Also provided are kits that include the subject devices, as well as methods of using the devices, e.g., in sample preparation (such as protein purification) protocols.

A problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a separation membrane having excellent separation performance, having high membrane strength and high permeation performance, and mainly including a cellulose-based resin. The present invention is concerned with a separation membrane including a cellulose ester, having, in the interior thereof, voids each having a specified structure, and having a tensile elasticity of 1,000 to 6,500 MPa.

A problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a separation membrane having excellent separation performance, having high membrane strength and high permeation performance, and mainly including a cellulose-based resin. The present invention is concerned with a separation membrane including a cellulose ester, having, in the interior thereof, voids each having a specified structure, and having a tensile elasticity of 1,000 to 6,500 MPa.

The present disclosure provides a flat-sheet polyamide membrane comprising a first major surface and a second major surface and a separation layer and a porous substructure in the cross section of the membrane between the first major and the second major surface, wherein the average pore size diameter in the separation layer is smaller than the average pore size diameters on the first and second major surfaces, wherein the average pore size diameter on the first major surface is larger than the average pore size diameter on the second major surface, wherein the separation layer is closer to the second major surface than to the first major surface. The present disclosure further provides a method for producing such membranes and a use of the membranes for nanofiltration or ultrafiltration purposes.

The present disclosure provides a flat-sheet polyamide membrane comprising a first major surface and a second major surface and a separation layer and a porous substructure in the cross section of the membrane between the first major and the second major surface, wherein the average pore size diameter in the separation layer is smaller than the average pore size diameters on the first and second major surfaces, wherein the average pore size diameter on the first major surface is larger than the average pore size diameter on the second major surface, wherein the separation layer is closer to the second major surface than to the first major surface. The present disclosure further provides a method for producing such membranes and a use of the membranes for nanofiltration or ultrafiltration purposes.

The present invention relates to a reverse osmosis membrane using a polyolefin-based microporous membrane and a production method therefor. The present invention relates to a method for forming a polyamide layer by interfacial polymerization on a polyolefin-based microporous membrane without separate hydrophilization treatment, wherein reaction solutions are fed in a specified order upon the interfacial polymerization to effectively form the polyamide layer on a polyolefin-based microporous membrane having hydrophobicity.

The present invention relates to a reverse osmosis membrane using a polyolefin-based microporous membrane and a production method therefor. The present invention relates to a method for forming a polyamide layer by interfacial polymerization on a polyolefin-based microporous membrane without separate hydrophilization treatment, wherein reaction solutions are fed in a specified order upon the interfacial polymerization to effectively form the polyamide layer on a polyolefin-based microporous membrane having hydrophobicity.

Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to membranes for filtration, methods of manufacturing the same, and membrane modules incorporating the same. In an embodiment, a membrane is disclosed. The membrane includes a porous cellulose layer, a polyamide thin film layer bonded to the porous cellulose layer, and a fabric support layer that supports the porous cellulose layer and the polyamide thin film layer. The porous cellulose layer has a pore size of about 30 nm to about 500 nm at an exposed surface of the porous cellulose layer.

Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to membranes for filtration, methods of manufacturing the same, and membrane modules incorporating the same. In an embodiment, a membrane is disclosed. The membrane includes a porous cellulose layer, a polyamide thin film layer bonded to the porous cellulose layer, and a fabric support layer that supports the porous cellulose layer and the polyamide thin film layer. The porous cellulose layer has a pore size of about 30 nm to about 500 nm at an exposed surface of the porous cellulose layer.

A process for removing metal ions from aqueous systems is disclosed comprising the treatment of the aqueous system with a membrane M, wherein the membrane M has a molecular weight cut-off above 3,000 Da and comprises A.) a carrier membrane CM, wherein said carrier membrane CM has a porous structure wherein the average pore diameter on one surface is smaller than in the rest of the membrane, thus forming rejection layers R on one side of carrier membrane CM, and B.) an active layer A comprising at least one polymer P comprising a plurality of functional groups G capable of forming stable complexes with metal ions selected from Ca, Mg, Al, Cu, Ni, Pb, Zn, Sb, Co, Cr, Cd, Hg and/or Ag, wherein said active layer A is located on the surfaces of the rejection layers R of carrier membrane CM and throughout the porous structure of carrier membrane CM.