Hydrophobic Brush Membranes for Filtration Based on Solution-Diffusion Mechanism with Applications to Pervaporation (PV) & Reverse Osmosis (RO)
RPI ID: 2015-029-401, 2015-029-601, 2015-029-602, 2015-029-603Innovation Summary:This invention describes a synthetic membrane system designed to purify water and isolate volatile organic compounds. The membrane includes a hydrophobic polymer layer supported by a polymeric substrate, allowing for selective pervaporation or reverse osmosis. The technology...
Published: 7/21/2025
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Updated: 7/3/2025
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Inventor(s): Georges Belfort, Joseph Grimaldi, Joseph Imbrogno, James Kilduff
Keywords(s): Chemical Engineering, Energy, Energy Management, Material Sciences\Engineering, Materials, Monomers, Polymers, Purification, Small Molecule
Category(s): Biotechnology and the Life Sciences
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Anti-fouling Chiral Surfaces for Membrane Filtration
RPI ID: 2015-002-402, 2015-002-601, 2015-002-602 Innovation Summary:This innovation builds upon chiral membrane technology by providing multiple patented refinements in design and manufacturing methods. The surface-modified membranes reduce fouling by interfering with the adhesion of biomolecules. Utilizing optically active monomers, these surfaces...
Published: 7/21/2025
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Updated: 7/3/2025
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Inventor(s): Georges Belfort, Joseph Imbrogno
Keywords(s): Analgesic, Analytical Chemistry, Cell Therapy, Drug Delivery, Gene Therapy, Magnetogenetics, Nanomagnets, Nanostructures, Nanotechnology & Science, Remote Activation
Category(s): Biotechnology and the Life Sciences
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