公开(公告)号：WO2016099555A1

公开(公告)日：2016-06-23

申请号：PCT/US2014/071568

申请日：2014-12-19

Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY

Inventor： ZHANG, Kai ,  BARBER, John H. ,  MACDONALD, Russell James ,  ZHENG, Yongchang ,  GOH, Li May ,  GAO, Yan ,  ZHAO, Yonghong

IPC: C08J5/20

CPC classification number: C08J5/2218 ,  B01D69/125 ,  B01D2323/30 ,  B01J41/13 ,  C08J5/20 ,  C08J2329/02 ,  C08J2333/00 ,  C08J2333/24

Abstract: A self-supported ion exchange membrane is described. The membrane includes: a polymerized and crosslinked monomer, where the monomer includes: a least one ionic group, a polymerized group, and a silicate group; and a polymer chemically bonded to crosslinked monomer through the silicate group.

Abstract translation: 描述了自支撑离子交换膜。 膜包括：聚合和交联的单体，其中单体包括：至少一个离子基团，聚合基团和硅酸盐基团; 和通过硅酸酯基团与交联单体化学键合的聚合物。

公开(公告)号：WO2015094424A1

公开(公告)日：2015-06-25

申请号：PCT/US2014/051880

申请日：2014-08-20

Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY

Inventor： RAMANAN, Harikrishnan ,  GOH, Li May ,  SRIDHARAN, Varshneya ,  SAWANT, Vinay Sonu

IPC: B01D61/50

CPC classification number: B01D61/50 ,  B01D61/52 ,  B01D63/082 ,  B01D65/104 ,  B01D2313/02 ,  B01D2313/54 ,  B01D2313/56

Abstract: A membrane stack may be used, for example, in an electrodialysis or other electrically driven membrane separation device. The stack has a plurality of modules, each containing a number of membranes and spacers bundled together. A module can be removed from the stack, for example for diagnosis or repair, preferably by sliding the module out of the stack in a direction parallel to the plane of a membrane or spacer in the stack. A banding mechanism is described for compressing a stack but can be released to allow the stack to be dis-assembled. Preferably, the banding mechanism is also capable of lifting at least an upper end plate or electrode from the stack. Ports communicate with parts of a stack and may be used to perform diagnostic tests. Preferably there stack has at least two modules as described above and each of the two modules has at least one port.

Abstract translation: 膜叠层可用于例如电渗析或其它电驱动膜分离装置中。 堆叠具有多个模块，每个模块包含多个膜和间隔件捆在一起。 可以将模块从堆叠中移除，例如用于诊断或修复，优选地通过沿着平行于堆叠中的膜或间隔物的平面的方向将模块滑出堆叠。 描述了用于压缩堆叠的捆扎机构，但是可以将其释放以允许堆叠被拆卸。 优选地，带状机构还能够从堆叠提起至少一个上端板或电极。 端口与栈的部分通信，可用于执行诊断测试。 优选地，堆叠具有如上所述的至少两个模块，并且两个模块中的每一个具有至少一个端口。

公开(公告)号：WO2018084833A1

公开(公告)日：2018-05-11

申请号：PCT/US2016/059926

申请日：2016-11-01

Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY

Inventor： ZHANG, Kai ,  GOH, Li May ,  GOH, Seng Yong ,  BARBER, John H. ,  MACDONALD, Russell James ,  ZHENG, Yongchang ,  ZHAO, Yonghong

IPC: C08F220/58 ,  B01J39/20 ,  C08F220/38 ,  C08F212/14

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method of producing a cation exchange polymer, the method includes polymerizing an anionic monomer in the presence of a polymerizable crosslinker having a cationic functional group. A sufficient amount of anionic monomer is used to provide both the anionic charges necessary for cation exchange, and the anionic charges necessary to pair with the cationic functional groups in the crosslinker.

Abstract translation: 本公开提供了生产阳离子交换聚合物的方法，所述方法包括在具有阳离子官能团的可聚合交联剂存在下聚合阴离子单体。 足够量的阴离子单体用于提供阳离子交换所需的阴离子电荷和与交联剂中的阳离子官能团配对所需的阴离子电荷。

公开(公告)号：WO2014168628A1

公开(公告)日：2014-10-16

申请号：PCT/US2013/036338

申请日：2013-04-12

Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY

Inventor： ZHANG, Kai ,  BARBER, John H. ,  MACDONALD, Russell James ,  ZHENG, Yongchang ,  GOH, Li May ,  GAO, Yan ,  ZHAO, Yonghong

IPC: C08J5/22 ,  C08F120/54 ,  C08F120/60 ,  C08G59/00 ,  H01M8/10

CPC classification number: B01D69/125 ,  C07D303/16 ,  C08J5/2231 ,  C08J5/2275 ,  H01M8/103 ,  H01M8/1051 ,  Y02E60/521 ,  Y02P70/56

Abstract: This specification describes an ion exchange membrane and a method of making it. The membrane may be used, for example, in an electrodialysis module or electrochemical cell. The membrane comprises an ion exchange polymer and inorganic particles preferably linked to the ion exchange polymer. To make a membrane, inorganic particles are mixed into an ion exchange membrane pre-cursor. A polymerization initiator or catalyst is then added and the resulting mixture is placed in a form and cured. The inorganic particles may comprise, for example, an oxidized form of graphite such as graphite oxide. The ion exchange polymer may comprise an ionic monomer, containing a quaternary ammonium group for anion exchange or a sulfonate group for cation exchange, along with a crosslinking co-monomer containing polymerizable diacrylic functionalities. The membrane is self-supporting and can be made without a supporting fabric.

Abstract translation: 本说明书描述了离子交换膜及其制备方法。 膜可以用于例如电渗析模块或电化学电池中。 膜包含离子交换聚合物和优选连接到离子交换聚合物的无机颗粒。 为了制造膜，将无机颗粒混合到离子交换膜前体中。 然后加入聚合引发剂或催化剂，将所得混合物置于一种形式并固化。 无机颗粒可以包括例如氧化形式的石墨如氧化石墨。 离子交换聚合物可以包含含有用于阴离子交换的季铵基团或用于阳离子交换的磺酸盐基团的离子单体，以及含有可聚合二丙烯酸官能团的交联共聚单体。 膜是自支撑的，并且可以在没有支撑织物的情况下制造。

公开(公告)号：WO2017086997A1

公开(公告)日：2017-05-26

申请号：PCT/US2015/061925

申请日：2015-11-20

Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY

Inventor： GOH, Li May ,  COSTA, Lawrence C. ,  ZHANG, Kai ,  XIAO, Dezhong ,  KEE, Kia Kian ,  WEE, Kin Ho ,  WU, Ranting

IPC: B01D67/00 ,  B01D69/12 ,  B01D71/38

CPC classification number: B01D67/0016 ,  B01D67/0006 ,  B01D67/0011 ,  B01D67/003 ,  B01D69/125 ,  B01D71/38 ,  B01D71/56 ,  B01D2323/18 ,  B01D2323/30 ,  B01D2323/40

Abstract: Disclosed here are semi-permeable cross-linked polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) based membranes that can be used as supports for water purification membranes, and methods for their production. The cross-linked PVA-based membranes are cross-linked with the reaction product of poly-epoxides and -OH groups from the PVA polymers. Methods according to the present disclosure include crosslinking dissolved PVA and dissolved poly-epoxides, casting the cross-linked PVA, and coagulating the cast polymer in a phase immersion precipitation process.

Abstract translation: 这里公开的是可用作水净化膜的载体的半渗透交联聚乙烯醇（PVA）基膜，以及它们的生产方法。 交联PVA基膜与来自PVA聚合物的聚环氧化物和-OH基团的反应产物交联。 根据本公开的方法包括交联溶解的PVA和溶解的聚环氧化物，铸造交联的PVA，并且在沉淀相沉淀过程中凝结铸塑聚合物。

公开(公告)号：WO2014112993A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-24

申请号：PCT/US2013/021729

申请日：2013-01-16

Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY

Inventor： RAMANAN, Harikrishnan ,  BARBER, John H. ,  PRATURI, Purnima ,  GOH, Li May

IPC: B29C39/18 ,  B29C39/44 ,  B29D99/00 ,  B01D65/10 ,  B29C33/00 ,  G01N15/08 ,  B29L31/00

CPC classification number: B29C39/14 ,  B01D63/081 ,  B01D65/102 ,  B01D2323/42 ,  B29C33/0011 ,  B29C39/18 ,  B29C39/36 ,  B29C39/44 ,  B29D99/005 ,  B29L2007/00 ,  B29L2031/755 ,  C08J5/2231 ,  G01N15/08 ,  G01N2015/086

Abstract: An apparatus for manufacturing membranes is provided, the apparatus comprises a casting section, a processing section and a conveyor system. The casting section prepares a membrane that is conveyed to the processing section. The conveyor system conveys the membrane through the processing section. In the processing section, the membrane is conditioned in tanks to extract residues. The membrane is also subjected to a leak test to detect physical flaws in the membrane. The leak test involves applying a dye to a surface of the membrane. Any dye that leaks through the membrane will provide a high contrast dye mark on an adjacent contrast material, which is indicative of a physical flaw in the membrane. A process for manufacturing and testing membranes is also provided. The process comprises the steps of casting a membrane precursor, curing the membrane precursor to form a membrane and processing the membrane.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于制造膜的设备，该设备包括铸造部分，处理部分和传送系统。 铸造部分准备被输送到处理部分的膜。 输送机系统通过处理部分输送膜。 在处理部分中，将膜在罐中调节以提取残余物。 膜也经过泄漏测试以检测膜中的物理缺陷。 泄漏测试包括将染料施加到膜的表面。 通过膜渗漏的任何染料将在相邻的造影剂材料上提供高对比度染色痕迹，这表明膜中存在物理缺陷。 还提供了制造和测试膜的方法。 该方法包括浇铸膜前体，固化膜前体以形成膜并加工膜的步骤。