18575980. GAS SEPARATION MEMBRANE simplified abstract (NITTO DENKO CORPORATION)
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GAS SEPARATION MEMBRANE
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Toshiyuki Kawashima of Osaka (JP)
Yasuyuki Sakakibara of Osaka (JP)
GAS SEPARATION MEMBRANE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18575980 titled 'GAS SEPARATION MEMBRANE
Simplified Explanation: The gas separation membrane in this patent application contains a novel sulfonated polyimide that enhances gas separation performance.
- The gas separation membrane includes a sulfonated polyimide represented by a specific chemical formula.
- This sulfonated polyimide is designed to improve the efficiency of separating gases.
- The membrane is expected to have superior gas separation capabilities compared to existing membranes.
- The innovation lies in the unique composition of the sulfonated polyimide used in the membrane.
- The goal is to provide a membrane that can effectively separate gases in various applications.
Potential Applications: The technology could be applied in industries such as:
- Gas separation processes in chemical plants.
- Purification of gases for industrial use.
- Separation of gases in environmental applications.
Problems Solved: The technology addresses the following issues:
- Inefficiencies in current gas separation membranes.
- Limited gas separation capabilities in existing membranes.
- Challenges in achieving high purity gas separation.
Benefits: The benefits of this technology include:
- Improved gas separation efficiency.
- Enhanced purity of separated gases.
- Potential cost savings in gas separation processes.
Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Gas Separation Membrane Technology for Industrial Applications This technology could be utilized in:
- Gas processing plants.
- Petrochemical industries.
- Environmental monitoring systems.
Questions about Gas Separation Membranes: 1. What are the key factors that determine the efficiency of gas separation membranes?
- Gas separation efficiency is influenced by factors such as membrane composition, pore size, and operating conditions.
2. How does the sulfonated polyimide in this membrane enhance gas separation performance?
- The sulfonated polyimide improves gas separation by selectively permeating certain gases while blocking others.
Original Abstract Submitted
An object of the present invention is to provide a gas separation membrane containing a novel sulfonated polyimide and having superior gas separation performance. The gas separation membrane of the present invention contains a sulfonated polyimide represented by the following general formula (1):
