Water purification membranes with improved fouling resistance
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Date
2011-09-13
Authors
Benny D. Freeman
Bryan D. McCloskey
Ho-Bum Park
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United States Patent and Trademark Office
Abstract
The present invention includes methods and compositions for liquid separation and water purification. The present invention includes a purification membrane having a polymer matrix purification membrane that has been treated with dopamine to form a polydopamine coated membrane with a high water flux and a high hydrophilicity.