EP0242761A2
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Composite membranes useful in the separation of low molecular weight organic compounds from aqueous solutions containing inorganic salts
Assignee: Membrane Products Kiryat Weizmann Ltd
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Filing: 1987-04-13
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Granted: —
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Expires: 2007-04-13
Abstract
Abstract Semipermeable composite membranes suitable tor separating organic compounds of low molecular weight from aqueous, inorganic salts containing solutions are provided. These membranes are obtained by coating one side of a membrane support with an aqueous solution containing dissolved therein an organic, film-forming, hydrophilic polymer, and a cross-linking agent (1) and optionally ionic monomeric compounds to form at least one polymer layer, contacting the still wet polymer layer(s) interfacially with an organic solution of a cross-linking agent (2), containing at least two functional groups, drying the resultant product for a time sufficient to form the composite membrane comprising the membrane support and an asymmetrical coating consisting of polymer layer(s) and a thin semipermeable cross-linked film, containing ionic groups resting on the top of said layer and being integrally attached thereto. Optionally the membranes can be further stabilized by treating them with an aqueous solution containing a cross- linking agent (3) capable of reacting with the polymer and/or unreacted groups of the monomeric compound, followed by a curing step. The membranes are suitable to separate organic compounds with molecular weights of less than about 300 from aqueous salt containing solutions.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles Dr. Linder
- 👤 Mara Nemas
- 👤 Mordechai Dr. Perry
- 👤 Reuven Kotraro
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
EP
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 12:32
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01D; B01D67/00; B01D67/0081; B01D67/0093; B01D67/00933; B01D67/00931; B01D67/0095; B01D69/00; B01D69/04; B01D69/06; B01D69/10; B01D69/107; B01D69/12; B01D69/1213; B01D69/1214; B01D69/125; B01D69/1251; B01D2323/00; B01D2323/08; B01D2323/30; B01D2325/00; B01D2325/02; B01D2325/022; B01D2325/04; B01D2325/36; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/249921; Y10T428/249953; Y10T428/249955; Y10T428/249958; Y10T428/249961; Y10T428/249978; Y10T428/249979; Y10T428/24998; Y10T428/249981; Y10T428/26; Y10T428/263; Y10T428/264; Y10T428/265
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 32
Claim 1
Independent Claim
220 words
A process for the preparation of a semipermeable composite membrane suitable for separting organic compounds of low molecular weight from aqueous, inorganic salts containing solutions, which process comprises the steps of (a) coating one side of a membrane support with an aqueous solution containing dissolved therein an organic, film-forming, hydrophilic polymer, a cross-linking agent (1) and optionally a monomeric ionic compound to form at least one polymer layer, (b) contacting the still wet polymer layer interfacially with an organic solution of at least one cross-linking agent (2), containing at least two functional groups, (c) drying the product of step (b) for a time sufficient to form the composite membrane comprising the membrane support and an asymmetrical coating consisting of at least one polymer layer and a thin semipermeable cross-linked film, containing ionic groups resting on the top of said polymer layer and being integrally attached thereto, (d) optionally treating the membrane of step (c) with an aqueous solution containing cross-linking agents (3) capable of reacting with the polymer and/or unreacted groups of the monomeric compound, at least one of said hydrophilic polymer, monomeric ionic compound and cross-linking agents (1) to (3) used in this process containing cationic, amphoteric, or preferably anionic groups or groups transferable into anionic groups, and (e) optionally curing the membrane of step (d) at elevated temperature.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
220 words
A process for the preparation of a semipermeable composite membrane suitable for separting organic compounds of low molecular weight from aqueous, inorganic salts containing solutions, which process comprises the steps of (a) coating one side of a membrane support with an aqueous solution containing dissolved therein an organic, film-forming, hydrophilic polymer, a cross-linking agent (1) and optionally a monomeric ionic compound to form at least one polymer layer, (b) contacting the still wet polymer layer interfacially with an organic solution of at least one cross-linking agent (2), containing at least two functional groups, (c) drying the product of step (b) for a time sufficient to form the composite membrane comprising the membrane support and an asymmetrical coating consisting of at least one polymer layer and a thin semipermeable cross-linked film, containing ionic groups resting on the top of said polymer layer and being integrally attached thereto, (d) optionally treating the membrane of step (c) with an aqueous solution containing cross-linking agents (3) capable of reacting with the polymer and/or unreacted groups of the monomeric compound, at least one of said hydrophilic polymer, monomeric ionic compound and cross-linking agents (1) to (3) used in this process containing cationic, amphoteric, or preferably anionic groups or groups transferable into anionic groups, and (e) optionally curing the membrane of step (d) at elevated temperature.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
73 words
A process according to claim 1, wherein the membrane support is of asymmetrical structure and comprises polymeric materials selected from the group consisting of cellulosics, aromatic polysulfones, polyacrylonitriles and copolymers on the basis of acrylonitrile, polyamides, polyvinyl/vinylidene chlorides and copolymers on the basis of vinyl chloride/vinylidene chloride, epoxy resins, polyphenyleneoxides, polycarbonates, polyheterocyclics, copolymers containing in part heterocyclic rings, polyvinylidene fluorides, polytetrafluoroethylenes, polyesters, polyamides, polyelectrolyte complexes, polyolefines, polyetherimides, polyetherketones, polyamideimides, polyimides and mixtures thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
A process according to claim 2, wherein the membrane support comprises cellulose acetates, polyacrylonitr3les, polyamides, polyvinylidene fluorides, polytetrafluoroethylenes, and preferably aromatic polysulfones.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
A process according to claim 1, wherein the organic, film-forming hydrophilic polymers contain active hydrogen atoms bound to oxygen, sulfur and preferably to nitrogen.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
86 words
A process according to claim 4, wherein the polymers are selected from the groups consisting of polyethyleneimines, polyvinyl alcohols and partially esterified polyvinyl alcohols, polyvinylamines, polyvinylanilines, cellulose derivatives, polybenzylamines, polyvinylmercaptans, polymers of 2-hydroxyethyl- or 2-aminoethyl-methylarylates, polyvinylimidazolines, amine modified polyepihalogenhydrins, polydiallylamine derivatives, polymers containing piperidine rings, amino polysulfones, amino polyarylene oxides, amine modified polymers on the basis of epoxides, hydrophilic amine groups containing polymers, polyamide-polyamine-epichlorohydrin condensation products, condensation products of dicyandiamide, amine (ammonium) salts and formaldehyde, and copolymers of styrenesulfonate (sodium salt)/vinyl-aniline, 2-amino-ethylmethacrylate/acrylic acid, vinyl-aniline/vinyl-benzyltrimethylammoniumchloride or vinylamine/vinylsulfonate.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
39 words
A process according to claim 5, wherein the polymers are polyvinylalcohols, cellulose derivatives, polyvinylamines, polyvinylanilines, polypiperidines, polydiallylamine derivatives, amine modified polymers on the basis of epoxides, amine modified epihalogen- hydrines, the copolymers mentioned in claim 5, or preferably polyethyleneimines.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
39 words
A process according to claim 1, wherein the monomeric compounds are ionic compounds that may react with cross-linking agents (1) to (3), confer charge groups within the polymer layer and/or serve to improve the cross-linking of said polymer layer.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
A process according to claim 7, wherein the monomeric compounds are ionic aromatic dihydroxy, dimercapto or preferably diamino compounds.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
35 words
A process according to claim 8, wherein the monomeric compounds are dihydroxy, dimercapto or preferably diamino phenyl or naphthyl compounds containing as ionic moieties carboxylic or sulfonic acid or quaternary ammonium, sulfonium and phosphonium groups.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
21 words
A process according to claim 9, wherein the monomeric compounds are 1,4-diaminobenzoic acid, 1,4-diaminosulfonic acid or 1,4-diamino trimethyl ammonium benzene bromide.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
64 words
A process according to claim 1, wherein cross-linking agents (1) are organic compounds that contain at least two functional atoms or groups selected from the groups consisting of non-acyl bound halogen atoms, epoxide, aziridine, aldehyde, imidate, carboxylic acid anhydride, carboxylic acid ester, halogenhydrine, N-methylol or tertiary amino groups, or reactive multiple bonds, wherein the bonds or groups may be further substituted, or combinations thereof.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
43 words
A process according to claim 11, wherein.cross-linking agents (1) are halogenodiazines containing at least two reactive halogen atoms or halogenotriazines containing two reactive halogen atoms and optionally ionic groups, carboxylic anhydrides and esters, dialdehydes, chlorohydrin s , and non-ionic di-, tri- or tetra-epoxides.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
67 words
A process according to claim 1, wherein cross-linking agents (2) are those containing the functional groups of cross-linking agents (1), with the proviso that cross-linking agents (2) dissolve in water-immiscible aprotic solvents, and further compounds containing at least two functional groups the compounds being selected from the groups consisting of trihalogenotriazines, containings fluoro, bromo or preferably chloro atoms, isocyanates, isothiocyanates, sulfonyl halides and preferably carboxylic acid halides.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
40 words
A process according to claim 13, wherein cross-linking agents (2) are halogeno diazines, trihalogenotriazines or aromatic, heterocyclic, cycloaliphatic or aliphatic compounds containing as functional groups at least two isocyanate, thiocyanate, sulfonyl halide or carboxylic acid halide groups or mixtures thereof.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
55 words
A process according to claim 14, wherein the cross-linking agents (2) are benzenes, naphthalenes or diphenyl ethers, ketones, sulfones, alkylenes or alkylidenes, pyridines, pyrroles, furans or thiophens, aliphatic or cycloaliphatic. compounds of 5 to 12 carbon atoms, containing said functional groups, or halogenodiazines containing at least two reactive halogen atoms or trihalogenotriazines or derivatives thereof.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
26 words
A process according to claim 15, wherein the cross-linking agents (2) comprise the compounds of formulae (9) to (22), toluene-1,3-diisocyanate and a dichloroalkylaminotriazine, or mixtures thereof.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
45 words
A process according to claim 16, wherein the cross-linking agents (2) are isophthaloyl chloride, terephthaloyl chloride, trimesoyl chloride, benzene-1,3-disulfonyl chloride, benzenetetracarboxylic acid chloride, toluene-l,3-diisocyanate or 2-butylamino-4,6-dichloro-1,3,5-triazine, or mixtures of trimesoyl chloride with isophthaloyl chloride, terephthaloyl chloride, benzene-1,3-disulfonyl chloride, troluene-1,3-diisocyanate or 2-butylamino-4,6-dichloro-l,3,5-triazine, applied together or sequentially.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
71 words
A process according to claim 1, wherein the cross-linking agents (3) are organic compounds that contain at least two functional atoms or groups selected from the groups consisting of halogen atoms,or hydroxyl, epoxide, aziridine, aldehyde, imidate, carboxylic acid anhydride, carboxylic acid ester, halogenhydrine, isocyanate, isothiocyanate, sulfonyl halide, carboxylic acid halide, N-methylol or tertiary amino groups, or reactive multiple bonds, wherein the bonds or groups may be further substituted, or combinations thereof.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
64 words
19 . A process according to any one of claims 1 to 18, wherein the aqueous solution of step (a) contains cosolvents and 0.1 to 80, preferably 1 to 30% by weight of the polymer and 0.1 to 10, preferably 0.5 to 10% by weight of the monomeric compound and 0.01 to 10%, preferably 0.5 to 10% by weight of the cross-linking agent (1).
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
54 words
A process according to any one of claims 1 to 19, wherein the organic solution of step (b) contains 0.01 to 15, preferably 0.1 to 1% by weight of cross-linking agent (2) and the aqueous solution of optional step (d) contains 0.1 to 107, preferably 0.5 to 10% by weight of cross-linking agent (3).
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
69 words
A process according to any one of claims 1 to 20, wherein steps (a), (b) and (d) are carried out at ambient temperatures,draining steps are used between steps a/b, b/c and c/d, the drying of step (c) is carried out at a temperature of about 70 to 130°C for a period of about 5 to 30 minutes, and after step (d) the process is completed by curing step (e).
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
12 words
A process according to claim 1, which comprises steps (a) to (e).
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
18 words
A process according to any one of claims 1 to 22, wherein flat or tubular membranes are prepared.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
41 words
A semipermeable composite membrane composed of a membrane support and an asymmetrical coating and suitable for separating organic compounds of low molecular weight from aqueous, inorganic salt containing solutions, prepared by the process of any one of claims 1 to 23.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
76 words
A semipermeable composite membrane suitable for separating organic compounds of low molecular weight from aqueous inorganic salt containing solutions which comprises on one side of a membrane support an asymmetrical coating essentially consisting of at least one layer, formed of an organic film-forming, hydrophilic polymer, and a monomeric ionic compound and/or a cross-linking agent, and a thin semipermeable interfacially cross-linked film containing ionic groups, resting on the top of said layer, and being integrally attached thereto.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
76 words
A semipermeable composite membrane suitable for separating organic compounds of low molecular weight from aqueous inorganic salt containing solutions which comprises on one side of a membrane support an asymmetrical coating essentially consisting of at least one layer, formed of an organic film-forming, hydrophilic polymer, and a monomeric ionic compound and/or a cross-linking agent, and a thin semipermeable interfacially cross-linked film containing ionic groups, resting on the top of said layer, and being integrally attached thereto.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
31 words
A membrane according to claim 25, wherein polymer layer (1) contains cationic or amphoteric charges and the thin film resting on the top of said polymer layer, contains free anionic groups.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
48 words
A membrane according to any one of claims 24 to 26, wherein the total thickness of the asymmetrical coating is in the range of about 10 to 10.000 nm and the thickness of the semipermeable cross-linked thin film is in the range of about 1 to 5000 nm.
Claim 30
Independent Claim
64 words
A method for separating organic compounds of low molecular weight from aqueous, inorganic salt containing solutions, which comprises disposing the solutions on one side of a semipermeable composite membrane according to any one of claims 24 to 27 and filtering them through the membrane by applying a hydraulic pressure against said solutions and said membrane being greater than the osmotic pressure of said solutions.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
24 words
A method according to claim 28, wherein the molecular weight of the organic compounds is less than about 300, preferably between 150 and 300.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
28 words
A method according to claim 29, wherein organic compounds with a molecular weight of less than 300 are separated from aqueous solutions containing sodium chloride and sodium sulfate.
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