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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 26, 2019
Filed:
Nov. 10, 2016
Exxonmobil Research and Engineering Company, Annandale, NJ (US);
Georgia Tech Research Corporation, Atlanta, GA (US);
Benjamin A. McCool, Annandale, NJ (US);
Harry W. Deckman, Clinton, NJ (US);
Ryan P. Lively, Altanta, GA (US);
Dong-Yeun Koh, Atlanta, GA (US);
Randall D. Partridge, Califon, NJ (US);
ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company, Annandale, NJ (US);
Georgia Tech Research Corporation, Atlanta, GA (US);
Abstract
Asymmetric membrane structures are provided that are suitable for various types of separations, such as separations by reverse osmosis. Methods for making an asymmetric membrane structure are also provided. The membrane structure can include at least one polymer layer. Pyrolysis can be used to convert the polymer layer to a porous carbon structure with a higher ratio of carbon to hydrogen.