Ultrathin composite metal membranes

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 4857080
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07127946

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An ultrathin, high-flux composite membrane for use in gas separation. The membrane comprises a metal layer, typically 500.ANG. or less thick on a microporous support. The support may be as asymmetric Loeb-Sourirajan type membrane or a two-layer composite of a microporous substrate with a very thin sealing layer. The support gives mechanical strength to the membrane but does not contribute significantly to the selectivity. Optionally the metal layer may be overcoated with a second polymeric sealing layer to plug any defects and to protect the fragile surface from mechanical damage. The membrane is particularly useful in the purfication of hydrogen.

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  • MEMBRANE TECHNOLOGY AND RESEARCH, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Baker, Richard W Palo Alto, CA 143 6162
Louie, Jenny Fremont, CA 2 153
Pfromm, Peter H Palo Alto, CA 2 70
Wijmans, Johannes G Menlo Park, CA 56 1732

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