Membranes and methods useful for caustic applications

Details Membranes and methods useful for caustic applications Membranes and methods useful for caustic applications

2006-07-28

2009-08-18

Fortuna, Ana M (Department: 1797)

Liquid purification or separation

Processes

Liquid/liquid solvent or colloidal extraction or diffusing...

C210S652000, C210S653000, C210S500410, C210S500380, C423S121000, C423S122000, C423S130000

Reexamination Certificate

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07575687

ABSTRACT:
The invention provides methods for purifying caustic feed streams using membranes that comprise polysulfonamide matrices.

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