A review on porous polymeric membrane preparation. Part I: production techniques with polysulfone and poly (vinylidene fluoride)
XM Tan, D Rodrigue - Polymers, 2019 - mdpi.com
Porous polymeric membranes have emerged as the core technology in the field of
separation. But some challenges remain for several methods used for membrane …
separation. But some challenges remain for several methods used for membrane …
The enhancement of separation performance of hollow fiber membrane modules: From the perspective of membranes and membrane modules structural optimization …
X Ding, F Wang, G Lin, B Tang, X Li, G Zhou… - Chemical Engineering …, 2023 - Elsevier
Using membrane separation has broader application prospects; however, its low mass
transfer efficiency has limited its development. Progress with studies on improving the …
transfer efficiency has limited its development. Progress with studies on improving the …
Use of nanoimprinted surface patterns to mitigate colloidal deposition on ultrafiltration membranes
Flux decline due to membrane fouling prevails in almost all pressure-driven liquid
separations. The factors controlling fouling, ranging from surface chemistry to topographic …
separations. The factors controlling fouling, ranging from surface chemistry to topographic …
Superhydrophobic and superoleophobic nanosurfaces
S **, C Choi - US Patent 9,956,743, 2018 - Google Patents
Devices, systems and techniques are described for producing and implementing articles
and materials having nano-scale and microscale structures that exhibit superhydrophobic …
and materials having nano-scale and microscale structures that exhibit superhydrophobic …
Microfluidic device for storage and well-defined arrangement of droplets
The present invention relates to systems and methods for the arrangement of droplets in pre-
determined locations. Many applications require the collection of time-resolved data …
determined locations. Many applications require the collection of time-resolved data …
Optimization of microstructured hollow fiber design for membrane distillation applications using CFD modeling
This study explores the potential of microstructured hollow fiber designs to enhance process
performance in a direct contact membrane distillation (DCMD) system. Hollow fibers with 10 …
performance in a direct contact membrane distillation (DCMD) system. Hollow fibers with 10 …
A review on polymeric membranes and hydrogels prepared by vapor-induced phase separation process
In 1918, Zsigmondy and Bachmann presented a new method to induce phase separation of
a homogeneous polymeric solution from a vapor phase. The so-called vapor-induced phase …
a homogeneous polymeric solution from a vapor phase. The so-called vapor-induced phase …
Microfluidic manipulation of fluids and reactions
S Fraden, DR Link, G Cristobal-Azkarate… - US Patent …, 2009 - Google Patents
BACKGROUND Microfluidic systems typically involve control of fluid flow through one or
more microchannels. One class of systems includes microfluidic “chips” that include very …
more microchannels. One class of systems includes microfluidic “chips” that include very …
Inkjet printing of tissues and cells
T Xu, JJ Yoo, A Atala, D Dice - US Patent 8,691,274, 2014 - Google Patents
Provided herein is an apparatus for printing cells, includ ing:(a) an electrospinning device
having a high voltage power supply; and/or (b) an inkjet printing device operatively …
having a high voltage power supply; and/or (b) an inkjet printing device operatively …
Method for increasing the permeability of an epithelial barrier
RF Ross - US Patent 9,586,044, 2017 - Google Patents
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Urquhart et al. 4,051,840 A 10, 1977 Kantrowitz et al. 4,201,211 A 5/1980 Chandrasekaran …