Carbon molecular sieve membrane (CMSM) performance tuning by dual temperature secondary oxygen doping (DTSOD)

US8999037B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-8999037-B2
Application numberUS-201313906143-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateMay 30, 2013
Priority dateMay 30, 2012
Publication dateApr 7, 2015
Grant dateApr 7, 2015

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The various embodiments of the disclosure relate generally to carbon molecular sieve membranes (CMSM) and their associated fabrication processes, and more particularly to CMSM that maintain high gas selectivities without losing productivity. Methods for enriching a mixture of gases in one gas via the use of the CMS membranes, and gas enrichment devices using the same, are also disclosed.

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We claim: 1. A carbon molecular sieve prepared by a method comprising: pyrolyzing a polymer membrane in a first heat treatment in a first oxygen environment comprising less than 5 ppm oxygen; and subjecting the pyrolyzed polymer membrane to a second heat treatment in a second oxygen environment; wherein the second heat treatment occurs at a temperature above the first heat treatment; and wherein the second oxygen environment has a higher concentration of oxygen than the firs…

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What does patent US8999037B2 cover?
The various embodiments of the disclosure relate generally to carbon molecular sieve membranes (CMSM) and their associated fabrication processes, and more particularly to CMSM that maintain high gas selectivities without losing productivity. Methods for enriching a mixture of gases in one gas via the use of the CMS membranes, and gas enrichment devices using the same, are also disclosed.
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Georgia Tech Res Inst
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification B01D53/228. Mapped technology areas include Operations & Transport.
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Publication date Tue Apr 07 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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