Membrane for filtrating water

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9873092
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14401799

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The present invention relates to a material. In particular, it relates to a membrane for filtering water. More particularly, it relates to a membrane comprising carbon nanotubes and mixed cellulose ester porous membranes for water desalination and purification. Still more particular, the membrane comprising a fibrous substrate and carbon nanotubes formed on a fibrous substrate, wherein the surface of the carbon nanotubes is functionally modified. A microfluidic device comprising such a membrane and a method for filtering water are also disclosed.

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MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY77 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE CAMBRIDGE MA 02139
SINGAPORE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY20 DOVER DRIVE SINGAPORE 138682

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  • 2013 Application Filing Year
  • B82Y Class
  • 1156 Applications Filed
  • 1150 Patents Issued To-Date
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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Karnik, Rohit Cambridge, US 9 185
Yang, Hui Ying Singapore, SG 6 40

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