Membranes TRIZ Cases

Hyperbranched polymer-bound heteromorphous silica nanoparticles disperse uniformly within a resin matrix to increase gas permeability.

Inclined inlets create vortex motion across a flat gas permeation membrane to enhance separation efficiency.

A reversible fluid filtration system uses backwashing to clean filter media and extend service life.

Orthogonal clamping plates connect adjacent filter cartridges via a common distributor plate.

An integrated adsorbent and membrane module captures contaminants and permeates pure gases through selective layers.

Segmented manifold plates eliminate complex internal passages to resolve sterilization accessibility and manufacturing complexity trade-offs.

An integrated hollow fiber membrane dialyzer combines adsorbent material within the filtrate space to bind protein-bound toxins directly.

A composite acid gas separation membrane uses segmented hydrophobic layers to suppress water vapor permeation while maintaining high acid gas flux.

Fluctuating feed pressure with polyethylene glycol restores semipermeable membrane rejection performance degraded by fouling and oxidative deterioration.

Cross-flow ceramic membrane filtration removes dregs from green liquor while preventing scaling and plugging issues.

A monolithic separation membrane structure reduces helium gas permeation resistance to enhance water flux in vaporization processes.

Moving the filter membrane through suspension eliminates frequent filter changes, enabling scalable production of long, high-quality buckypaper.

A composite filter medium combines a nanofiber web with porous supports to maintain mechanical strength during water treatment operations.

A cross-flow filter separates silver nanowires from solution to enable scalable production of high-purity materials.

Segmented housing and removable insert allow membrane replacement without dismantling the entire module, reducing maintenance downtime.

A carbon capture membrane uses spatially ordered pores in its support layer to enhance CO2 absorption efficiency.

Star polymer coatings resist fouling by forming stable monolayers that maintain high water flux without organic solvents.

An edge-lit light guide directs illumination parallel to a membrane surface for real-time spectral imaging.

Electrolysis in ion-exchange chambers generates ions to control pH without diluting biological samples.

A stretched porous polytetrafluoroethylene membrane features a node-fibril structure that enhances cohesion and reduces breakage risk.

A reverse osmosis feed spacer uses asymmetric filament intersections to expand flow cross-sections and generate swirl patterns.

Merging multiple membrane shells into a single unit with shared ports reduces sealed points, lowers seepage risks, and cuts installation costs.

Phase inversion synthesis embeds MOF crystals in a polymer matrix to resolve mechanical instability and fabrication complexity in gas separation membranes.

A hollow fiber membrane module uses a flexible hydrophilic polymer layer to reduce blood accumulation on the surface.

Crosslinked electrolytes within porous substrates lower contact resistance between membranes and electrodes, boosting desalination efficiency.

A silicone membrane-forming composition controls permeation speed through a porous substrate to ensure uniform microparticle dispersion.

A recirculation circuit with a centrifugal pump circulates product through filtering elements to maintain continuous operation.

Replacing granular beds with membrane filtration eliminates frequent washing cycles, maintaining white liquor purity and preventing process interruptions.

Segmenting a microporous membrane into uniform flow lanes resolves the trade-off between industrial production scale and structural conformity.

A blood separation device adjusts pump flow rates to collect platelet concentrate at a target concentration.

Embossed spacing features on membrane surfaces prevent layer nesting during spiral winding, reducing pressure drops and fouling in filtration systems.

A movable tray directs sterilization water to an external port, eliminating separate containers and preventing contamination.

A sintered porous metal membrane blends fine and coarse powders to withstand high gas pressures while maintaining smooth flow profiles.

A batch-operated reverse osmosis system varies applied pressure dynamically to maintain optimal permeate production across membrane elements.

Varying the wind angle near the tubesheet reduces the fiber bundle diameter, resolving gas maldistribution and structural integrity issues in membrane modules.

Segmenting the sorbent cartridge into two flow paths prevents zirconium depletion from competing ions, extending material lifespan.

A chemical reactor uses a permeable wall to dilute overly reactive reactants before catalytic conversion.

Shrink tubing connects multiple sterile filters into a fixed assembly, resolving position instability risks that compromise patient safety.

Segmenting the funnel and filter into separate coupling bodies allows replacing only the faulty membrane, resolving repairability issues in integral designs.

Electrospun nanofiber bipolar membrane with interpenetrating polymer domains prevents delamination and dehydration during electrodialysis.

A connection device for vacuum diaphragm filtration uses a multi-position closing element to control suction and ventilation channels.

Oleophobic coatings on microporous membranes prevent oil fouling and extend lifespan while maintaining high vapor flux.

A porous multi-layer filter uses biaxially stretched PTFE sheets to retain ultrafine particles while maintaining structural integrity.

A nanoparticle precursor disperses throughout air-permeable membrane pores to form catalytically active nanoparticles upon stimulus.

Polyvinylpyrrolidone facilitates ana-ZMOF crystal intergrowth to form defect-free membranes for high-selectivity CO2/H2 and butane separation.

A gas separation membrane module uses a composite adhesive to fix the membrane inside the housing.

A spiral wound module assembly uses a flow plate with pressure-dropping holes and a differential pressure sensor to measure fluid pressure differences.

Partial impregnation of a cross-linked polymer into a porous support layer prevents peeling under high pressure while maintaining fluid permeability.

A polyimide nanofiltration membrane uses metal ion coordination cross-linking to enhance solvent resistance and mechanical strength.