Ultrathin nanoscale membranes, methods of making, and uses...

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2011-04-12

2011-04-12

Greene, Jason M (Department: 1775)

Gas separation: apparatus

Apparatus for selective diffusion of gases

C096S005000, C096S006000, C096S007000, C096S008000, C096S009000, C096S010000, C096S011000, C096S012000, C096S013000, C096S014000, C095S054000, C095S055000, C095S056000, C210S500210, C210S500250, C210S500270, C210S640000

Reexamination Certificate

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07922795

ABSTRACT:
A nanoscale membrane exposed on opposite sides thereof and having an average thickness of less than about 100 nm, and a lateral length to thickness aspect ratio that is more than 10,000 to 1 is disclosed. Also disclosed are methods of making such membranes, and use thereof in a number of devices including fuel cells, sensor devices, electrospray devices, and supports for examining a sample under electron microscopy.

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