Abstract:
Provided are semi-permeable film having polyhedral oligomer silsesquioxane derivatives dispersed in a polymer matrix, a method for manufacturing the same, a separation membrane including the semi-permeable film, and a water treatment apparatus including the separation membrane. According to an embodiment of the present invention, provided is a semi-permeable film having polyhedral oligomer silsesquioxane derivatives dispersed in a polymer matrix, and permeating water and not permeating salts. Provided in an embodiment of the present invention is a semi-permeable film having increased selectivity and permeability.
Abstract:
PURPOSE: An organic/inorganic composite compound is provided to provide a film with excellent staining resistance even through the film is hydrophilic. CONSTITUTION: An organic/inorganic composite compound comprises a core which is formed of a polyhedral oligomer silsesquioxane; and an arm which is connected to at least one Si of the polyhedral oligomer silsesquioxane. The arm comprises a vinyl-based first structure unit which comprises at least one ethylenoxide group in a side chain thereof; and an oleophobic vinyl-based second structure unit containing a silicon group in a side chain thereof. The atomic ratio of SI to -Si-O-Si couplings which form the polyhedral oligomer silsesquioxane is 1:1-3/2.
Abstract:
PURPOSE: A temperature-sensitive copolymer provides a solution which has high osmotic pressure and low backward diffusion of solute and of which the solute can be easily recovered and collected. CONSTITUTION: A temperature-sensitive copolymer comprises a first repeating unit in which a temperature-sensitive oligomer is grafted; and a second repeating unit including an ionic moiety and the counter ion of the ionic moiety. The temperature-sensitive oligomer is an oligomer including a repeating unit derived from an unsaturated monomer which has a moiety represented by chemical formula 1: *-C(=O)N(R2)(R3) or a moiety represented by chemical formula 2 or an oligomer including a repeating unit derived from a heterocyclic compound which contains C, N, and O in the ring and has C=N bonds.
Abstract:
PURPOSE: A hybrid porous structure, a method for manufacturing the hybrid porous structure, a separating membrane including the hybrid porous structure, and a water treatment device including the same are provided to function as a separating membrane for variety of separating target materials. CONSTITUTION: A hybrid porous structure(10) includes a non-porous template(2), an ionic polymer coating layer(1), pores, and necks. The necks are in connection with pores arranged at the center part of a spherical body. A method for manufacturing the hybrid porous structure includes the following steps of: forming a laminate by laminating a plurality of spherical particles for forming macropores to be bordered in a three dimensional direction; forming a non-porous template by injecting a material for forming the non-porous template and curing; forming a non-porous template with densely laminated spherical macropores by dissolving and removing the spherical particles for forming macropores; and coating the inner surface of the macropores of the non-porous template with an ionic polymer solution to form an ionic polymer coating layer, and forming the hybrid porous structure.
Abstract:
PURPOSE: A separating membrane, a manufacturing method of the same, and a composite membrane including the same are provided to form a water treatment module with high energy efficiency. CONSTITUTION: A separating membrane includes polyacyrlonitrile-based copolymer(301). The polyacyrlonitrile-based copolymer includes hydrophobic side chains or hydrophobic repeating units(303). The separating membrane includes a skin layer(101) and a porous layer(102). The thickness ratio of the skin layer to the porous layer is 0.01 or less. The thickness of the skin layer is 1um or less.
Abstract:
Provided are a hybrid porous structure which comprises a matrix including a plurality of first pores interconnected toward 3D direction and porous materials including second pores filling some or entire of each first pore; the use of the same as a separation membrane; and a manufacturing method thereof.
Abstract:
The present invention provides: an organic/inorganic hybrid compound with fouling resistance including a vinyl based first structure unit block including a polygonal oligomer silsesquioxane core and one or more arms connected to at least one Si of polygonal oligomer silsesquioxane, wherein the arms include at least one hydrophilic group on a side chain, and a vinyl based second structure unit block including a hydrophobic group on a side chain; and a fouling resistant membrane including the same. [Reference numerals] (AA) SRC15 (comparative example 3); (BB) SBC13 (example 1); (CC) SBC13 (example 2)
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PURPOSE: An anti-fouling organic/inorganic composite compound is provided to obtain an antifouling membrane having excellent anti-fouling performance, to extend life and reduce maintenance costs of a membrane such as cleaning costs. CONSTITUTION: An anti-fouling organic/inorganic composite compound comprises an anti-fouling organic/inorganic composite compound, a core formed of polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane, and an arm connected to at least one Si of the polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane. A manufacturing method of an anti-fouling membrane comprises: a step of preparing a solution which comprises the organic/inorganic composite compound and a solvent; a step of forming a surface layer by spreading the solution on the surface of a membrane which requires anti-fouling surface treatment.
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PURPOSE: A separating membrane, a manufacturing method of the same, and a forward osmosis water treatment apparatus including the separating membrane are provided to improve intensity and porosity by including esterified cellulose ether with high molecular weight. CONSTITUTION: A separating membrane includes one or more polymers with structure units represented by chemical formula 1. The contact angle of the separating membrane is in a range between 50 and 65 degrees. A manufacturing method of the polymers with the structural units includes the following steps: a cellulose ether compound with at least one hydroxyl group by etherifying a cellulose compound; and the cellulose ether compound is esterified to obtain esterified cellulose ether.