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Fused particle membranes for filtration: Material and methods
RPI ID: 2023-016-301 Innovation Summary: This technology introduces filtration systems using fused particle membranes that offer enhanced mechanical strength and selective permeability. The membranes are formed by thermally bonding particles into a porous structure, allowing precise control over pore size and distribution. The system is suitable for...
Published: 3/10/2026   |   Updated: 3/10/2026   |   Inventor(s): Surya Karla, Joel Plawsky, Georges Belfort
Keywords(s): Desalination, fouling, Membranes, Polymeric membranes
Category(s): Biotechnology and the Life Sciences
Combined Plasma-ARGET ATRP Method and Materials For Modifying Poly(ether sulfone) Surface
RPI ID: 2017-007-401Innovation Summary:This invention presents a method for modifying polymeric surfaces using atmospheric pressure plasma followed by atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP). The process activates the surface, attaches an initiator, and then grows polymer chains to tailor surface properties. It enables precise control over surface...
Published: 7/21/2025   |   Updated: 7/3/2025   |   Inventor(s): Georges Belfort, Istvan Kocsis, Mirco Sorci, Alexander Lee, John Keating
Keywords(s): Advanced Materials, ARGET ATRP, Biological\Chem Separation\Purification Tech, Biotechnology, Chemistry, coatings/adhesives/composites, Consumer product, Desalination, Design, Devices, Devices/instruments, Energy, Energy efficiency, Environment, Films, Human healthcare, Material science, membrane systems, Membrane Technology, Membranes, Nanotechnology, Nanotechnology (nanocomposites), Organics Recovery, pharmaceutical, plasma, plastics, Polymer Brush, polymer composite, polymer/epoxy resins, polymerization, Polymers, Proteins, research reagents/tools, Sensors, Surface modification, Technology
Category(s): Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials