B01D2323/081

MIXED MATRIX MEMBRANE (MMM) AND METHOD OF USING MMM IN H2/CO2 GAS SEPARATION
20230277979 · 2023-09-07 · ·

M(SiF.sub.6)(pyz).sub.3 (M=Cu, Zn, Co, or Ni) has a pore size between a size of H.sub.2 and a size of CO.sub.2, and thus exhibits prominent screening performance for H.sub.2/CO.sub.2. A strong interaction between Cu(SiF.sub.6)(bpy).sub.2 and a CO.sub.2 molecule can hinder the transport of the CO.sub.2 molecule. The above two MOFs both can achieve the H.sub.2/CO.sub.2 separation. By preparing a dense MSiF.sub.6/polymer layer, MSiF.sub.6 is uniformly dispersed in the polymer and is fixed, and subsequently, MSiF.sub.6 is converted into M(SiF.sub.6)(pyz).sub.3 or Cu(SiF.sub.6)(bpy).sub.2 by interacting with an organic ligand. Through vapor-induced in-situ conversion, MOF particles can be well dispersed without interface defects between the MOF particles and the polymer. Even at a doping amount of 80%, the mechanical flexibility and stability of the MMM can still be retained.

SEPARATION MEMBRANE COMPLEX, SEPARATION APPARATUS, SEPARATION METHOD, AND METHOD OF PRODUCING SEPARATION MEMBRANE COMPLEX
20230277989 · 2023-09-07 · ·

A separation membrane complex includes a support, a separation membrane, and a coating membrane. The support includes a porous portion and a dense portion that are arranged continuously. The separation membrane is provided on the porous portion of the support. The separation membrane has an end portion that is in contact with the dense portion. The coating membrane is composed by a layered inorganic compound. The coating membrane coats a boundary portion between the dense portion and the separation membrane.

MEMBRANE HEAT TREATMENT METHOD

A membrane heat treatment method includes a process of raising the temperature of a membrane to an intermediate heating temperature (step S21), a process of heating and keeping the membrane at the intermediate heating temperature (step S22), a process of raising the temperature of the membrane to a main heating temperature higher than the intermediate heating temperature (step S23), and the process of heating and keeping the membrane at the main heating temperature (step S24). A first recovery amount R1 that is a difference in permeability of the membrane between after step S22 and before step S21 is 50% or more and 95% or less of a second recovery amount R2 that is a difference in permeability of the membrane between after step S24 and before step S21.

METHOD OF MANUFACTURING PVDF COMPOSITE SEPARATION MEMBRANE AND PVDF COMPOSITE SEPARATION MEMBRANE MANUFACTURED USING THE SAME
20230347295 · 2023-11-02 ·

A method of manufacturing a PVDF composite separation membrane according to an embodiment of the present disclosure has advantages in that it is possible to control the size of pores in various ways based on the nonsolvent-induced phase transition process and calcination process, and manufacture a porous high-strength PVDF composite separation membrane having high water permeability, and it is possible to manufacture a PVDF composite separation membrane which may exhibit durability that does not damage the membrane even under high pressure, while having heat resistance applicable even at a high temperature of 150° C., and excellent chemical resistance to acids and alkalis, and suppress heavy metal adsorption and biofouling phenomenon, and may allow an organic material to be decomposed by ultrasonic waves or UV photocatalysts. In addition, the PVDF composite separation membrane has excellent mechanical, thermal and chemical resistance properties, suppresses the biofouling phenomenon, and exhibits high ultrasonic reactivity.

HIGH-FLUX COMPOSITE NANOFILTRATION (NF) MEMBRANE WITH ELECTRICAL DOUBLE LAYER (EDL), AND PREPARATION METHOD AND USE THEREOF

A high-flux composite nanofiltration (NF) membrane with an electrical double layer (EDL) and a preparation method thereof are provided. The high-flux composite NF membrane includes: a charged support membrane and a charged separation layer, where a charge carried by the support membrane or the separation layer is a positive charge, a negative charge, or an amphiprotic charge. The high-flux composite NF membrane with an EDL solves the technical problem that the composite NF membrane in the prior art has an unsatisfactory retention rate and a limited application range due to a small charge quantity.

REVERSE OSMOSIS MEMBRANE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME
20230347298 · 2023-11-02 · ·

The present invention relates to a reverse osmosis membrane and a method of preparing the same, and more particularly to a high durability reverse osmosis membrane which is excellent in interlayer bonding in a separation membrane while maintaining an equal flow rate as compared with a conventional reverse osmosis membrane to minimize a reduction in durability in the membrane upon backwashing to enhance a cleaning effect, prolong the life of a highpressure membrane, maximize the amount of accumulated treated water, and reduce maintenance costs, and a method of preparing the same.

ARTICLE INCLUDING FILTRATION MEDIA AND FLUOROPOLYMER AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING SAME
20230347296 · 2023-11-02 ·

Articles including poly(2,2,3,3,4,4,4-heptafluorobutyl methacrylate) or poly(2,2,3,3,4,4,4-heptafluorobutyl acrylate), fluoropolymers that do not form perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) when they degrade and that exhibit unexpectedly good oil repellency, are described. A method of making a fluoropolymer-containing article includes depositing a fluoropolymer-liquid mixture onto porous filtration medium by contacting the porous filtration medium with a mixture comprising a fluoropolymer and a liquid to form the treated porous filtration medium; and removing the liquid. The fluoropolymer includes poly(2,2,3,3,4,4,4-heptafluorobutyl methacrylate) or poly(2,2,3,3,4,4,4-heptafluorobutyl acrylate). Methods of using the article are further described.

CERAMIC MEMBRANE TECHNOLOGY FOR MOLECULE-RANGE SEPARATION
20230338904 · 2023-10-26 ·

A method of producing a silicalite membrane, which includes heating an aqueous solution that includes a dopant precursor and structure-directing template agents to form silicalite seeds incorporated with a dopant, depositing a buffer layer on a ceramic substrate prior to depositing the silicalite seeds on the buffer layer, contacting the ceramic substrate with a solution including the silicalite seeds to form a silicalite layer from the silicalite seeds on the ceramic substrate, and removing the structure-directing template agents to form the silicalite membrane, where the silicalite layer includes silicalite crystals incorporated with a dopant and each of the silicalite crystals has a hollow structure which forms the pores of the silicalite layer. The silicalite membrane includes a ceramic substrate having a buffer layer formed thereon, and a silicalite layer formed on the buffer layer, where the silicalite layer includes silicalite crystals incorporated with a dopant.

POROUS MEMBRANE INCLUDING PERFLUOROALKOXY ALKANE (PFA)-BASED MELT-EXTRUDED FILM AND HAVING PORES CONTROLLED BY BIAXIAL STRETCHING, AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREFOR

There are provided a porous membrane including a perfluoroalkoxy alkane (PFA)-based melt-extruded film and having pores controlled by biaxial stretching, and a manufacturing method therefore. The porous membrane is for water treatment and includes a fluoropolymer. The method includes forming a film by melt-extruding a fluoropolymer; and controlling the pore size of the formed film by biaxial stretching. The membrane for water treatment is based on a fluoropolymer and has physical properties that are resistant to high temperatures and strong acids, and it is able to be used for treatment of wastewater such as semiconductor wastewater.

Photothermal Photocatalytic Membrane for Seawater Desalination And Uranium Extraction And Preparation Method Therefor

The present disclosure relates to the field of materials for uranium extraction from seawater (UES), and in particular, to a photothermal photocatalytic membrane for seawater desalination and uranium extraction and a preparation method therefor. The present disclosure provides a photothermal photocatalytic membrane for seawater desalination and uranium extraction and a preparation method therefor. The preparation method includes: fixing a treated carbon cloth to a glass plate, pouring a casting solution 1 onto the carbon cloth to form a first layer of film, forming a second layer of film using a casting solution 2, and putting the second layer of film into a first coagulation bath and a second coagulation bath in sequence to form the photothermal photocatalytic membrane. The photothermal photocatalytic membrane is supported by the carbon cloth, and a surface of the photothermal photocatalytic membrane is of a micro-nano structure.