Biomimetic membranes

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2007-04-24

2007-04-24

Fortuna, Ana (Department: 1723)

Liquid purification or separation

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C210S257200, C264S041000, C435S001200, C435S004000, C136S252000, C436S172000, C436S082000

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10627967

ABSTRACT:
Biological membrane proteins are incorporated into a co-polymer matrix to produce membranes with a wide variety of functionalities. In one form of the invention, a composite membrane incorporates two different proteins which cooperate to produce electricity from light. In another form, water transport proteins are embedded in a membrane to enable water purification.

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