Simple Polymer Mesogen to Create Stable Nanoporous Crystals for Filtration, Catalysis, and Ion Transport
A polymer mesogen which self-assembles into a stable cubic nanoporous liquid crystal, for use in filtration, catalysis, and ion transport. Problem: Cubic nanoporous liquid crystals (CNLCs) are ordered materials with nanoscale holes created using polymers called mesogens. CNLCs hold extraordinary promise in nanoscale filtration, with obvious applications...Researcher(s):
Douglas Gin, Omar Imran, Patrick Li, Chinedum OsujiKeyword(s):
Hydrogels, Soft MaterialsEfficient, ultra-thin nanofiltration membranes for water filtration
The technology is a fouling resistant nanofiltration membrane that filters out harmful contaminants from water and greatly reduces levels of hardness. The membrane is highly permeable and rejects divalent salts efficiently due to its unique water-channel architecture. Problem: Nanofiltration is an important emerging technology for low-pressure,...Researcher(s):
Chinedum Osuji, Yizhou ZhangKeyword(s):
Hydrogels, Nanotechnology
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