Membrane structure and method of making

A membrane structure is provided. The membrane structure includes a first layer having a plurality of interconnected pores; and a second layer disposed on the first layer. The second layer has a plurality of unconnected pores. Each of the unconnected pores is in fluid communication with at least one...

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Main Authors Ramaswamy, Vidya, Ruud, James Anthony, Sander, Melissa Suzanne, Ku, Anthony Yu-Chung, Manoharan, Mohan, Brun, Milivoj Konstantin, Taylor, Seth Thomas
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 01.11.2011
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Summary:A membrane structure is provided. The membrane structure includes a first layer having a plurality of interconnected pores; and a second layer disposed on the first layer. The second layer has a plurality of unconnected pores. Each of the unconnected pores is in fluid communication with at least one of the interconnected pores of the first layer. A method of making a membrane structure is provided. The method includes the steps of providing a first layer having a plurality of interconnected pores; and disposing a second layer on the first layer. Disposing a second layer includes depositing a conducting layer on the first layer; and anodizing the conducting layer to convert the conducting layer into a porous layer.