Gas separation: processes – Selective diffusion of gases – Selective diffusion of gases through substantially solid...
Reexamination Certificate
2005-09-20
2005-09-20
Spitzer, Robert H. (Department: 1724)
Gas separation: processes
Selective diffusion of gases
Selective diffusion of gases through substantially solid...
C095S055000, C096S013000, C096S014000, C055S524000
Reexamination Certificate
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06946015
ABSTRACT:
A cross-linked, supported polybenzimidazole membrane for gas separation is prepared by layering a solution of polybenzimidazole (PBI) and α,α′dibromo-p-xylene onto a porous support and evaporating solvent. A supported membrane of cross-linked poly-2,2′-(m-phenylene)-5,5′-bibenzimidazole unexpectedly exhibits an enhanced gas permeability compared to the non-cross linked analog at temperatures over 265° C.
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Espinoza Brent F.
Jorgensen Betty S.
Young Jennifer S.
Borkowsky Samuel L.
Spitzer Robert H.
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