Thin film composite osmosis membranes

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8960448
APP PUB NO 20130105384A1
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13727211

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A two-layered osmosis membrane contains a support layer and a rejection layer. The support layer, in which a mesh is embedded, is made of a phase separation polymer and has a thickness of 50 to 200 μm. The rejection layer, which adheres to the support layer, is made of a thin film composite polymer and has a thickness of 0.05 to 3 μm. The mesh, which is embedded in the support layer, has an open area of 30 to 70%, a mesh size of 60-300 mesh, and a thickness of 45-150 μm. Also disclosed is a method of making the above described membrane.

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NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORESINGAPORE SINGAPORE SINGAPORE CITY SINGAPORE

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Duan, Wei Singapore, SG 36 213
Ng, How Yong Singapore, SG 8 36

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