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Patent Number:- IN487584

Hollow Fiber Membrane and Preparation thereof

  • Sector: Chemical Engineering,
  • IPC: B01D, A61B,
 

Need

The presence of an inherent air gap within highly hydrophobic membranes hinders efficient water vapor transfer in osmosis processes, necessitating improvements for enhanced performance.

Solution

The invention provides a method for manufacturing semi-permeable hollow-fiber membranes to enhance water vapor transfer efficiency.

Innovation

Introducing a hydrophilic inner surface and a hydrophobic outer surface to the hollow fiber membrane optimizes water vapor transfer, addressing osmosis process inefficiencies.

Market Analysis

Market: Water purification, desalination, osmotic power generation

CAGR: Moderate to high, driven by increasing demand for sustainable water treatment solutions

Potential Indian Clients: Municipalities, industrial wastewater treatment plants, desalination plants, power generation companies

Why Invest?


Semi-permeable membranes

Hollow-fiber membrane

Water treatment

Membrane separation

At a Glance


Current TRL: NA

Funded by: NA

IPC: A61B, B01D

Domain: Water treatment, membrane separation technology

For more information, reach out to Mr. Rajneesh Kumar, Head of the Technology Transfer Office, at tto@bits-pilani.ac.in and 01596-255515.