Membranes TRIZ Cases

Vacuum electrostatics and surfactants align and purify carbon nanotubes, then controlled thinning enables dense gate-ready layers beyond 2 nm.

A series filter layout combines sieving and adsorption to remove microgel and inorganic particles that cause lithography defects in semiconductor chemicals.

A woven fabric reinforced fluorinated membrane balances mechanical strength and low electrical resistance for lower-voltage water electrolysis.

Cobaltocenium side groups on a polyethylene-like AEM backbone resist alkaline degradation while preserving hydroxide ion conductivity.

A solitary composite catalyst layer at the bipolar membrane junction speeds water dissociation and recombination, cutting overpotential at high current density.

Integrated rotatable valves and local sensing cut void volume, tubing complexity, and response delays in multi-column chromatography.

A floating intake draws water from the surface layer to keep feed composition uniform, improve membrane reliability, and stop purification at set levels.

Axially joined housing segments let one rotary valve handle different outlet offsets, simplifying manufacture, assembly, and service.

A dual-particle spray coating forms uneven black membranes with low gloss, low reflectivity, and strong light shielding for electronics.

Redirecting bottom-port liquid flow into lateral streams cuts fountaining, foam, and air entrainment during pharmaceutical vessel filling.

A constriction collar with a gradual expansion section lets a hydrogen membrane swell during hydrogenation without breaking the seal.

A fitting-plus-potting header seal secures many small membrane tubes, prevents leaks, and supports modular heat exchangers under pressure.

An interlocking body-and-cap holder secures thin-film SPME substrates against bending or slipping, enabling reproducible high-flow extractions.

Machine learning adjusts membrane scouring airflow to sudden filtration changes, reducing clogging risk and unnecessary energy use.

Offset laser brazing joins vanadium membranes to metal tubes while preserving microstructure, protecting catalyst layers, and enabling denser modules.

A cone-and-spring reject valve stabilizes reverse osmosis pressure under changing flow and solar pump output, preventing hunting.

Integrated connection and securing elements let modular separation units connect directly, cutting dead space, backmixing, and setup complexity.

A dual-membrane sensor cap separates analyte transport from electrolyte retention to reduce leakage and extend electrochemical sensor life.

A retaining-slot distributor assembly replaces bulky hose links, enabling compact modular separation units with secure connections and less backmixing.

A ZTA intermediate header and glass-ceramic seal bridge metal-ceramic expansion mismatch to prevent cracking, leakage, and joint failure.

A releasable cover lock lets a rotary filter vessel be opened by hand for servicing without removing the full vessel from its housing.

Focused light thins and etches silicon nitride membranes to localize Gaussian-shaped nanopores faster with better optical background.

A spring-loaded cone and motion restrictor keep reverse osmosis pressure stable across changing reject flow while preventing valve hunting.

A metallurgically bonded foil-microscreen membrane improves hydrogen separation efficiency and delivers a higher-purity permeate stream.

A graphite tape sleeve crimped inside a metal sleeve seals inorganic membranes under high temperature and pressure with lower complexity and cost.

An eccentric roller gradually pinches a flexible tube to deliver wider-range, more precise pressure drop control with moderate actuation power.

Fittings, potting, and spacers create stronger seals for many small membrane tubes, supporting higher flow rates and working pressure.

A soluble support layer lets delicate nanofiber films float free for substrate transfer without mechanical damage or contamination.

Integrated rotatable valves and panel channels cut chromatography void volume, waste, and switching delay while simplifying multi-column flow control.

A staged PSA and hydrogen-selective membrane approach removes carbon monoxide and other impurities to deliver fuel-cell-grade hydrogen.

A bayonet or lever cover lock keeps the rotary filter vessel fluid-tight in use while allowing quick manual servicing without full disassembly.

Optimized vibration frequency and sound source selection cut hollow-fiber membrane fouling while lowering energy use through better vibration transmission.

A unitary conductive path across fluoropolymer components and tubing disperses static charge without manual grounding straps.

Rotating tangential-flow membrane filtration recirculates electrolyte for more uniform electrochemical machining with less liquid and energy use.

Radially protruding tube ends enable denser bundling in a degassing module, improving tube strength and reducing fluid leakage.

Radial protrusions on fluororesin tube ends enable denser bundling and stronger sealing, reducing leakage in degassing modules.

Layered fiber reinforcement around a center port limits diameter deformation and axial elongation, helping pressure vessels maintain sealing under load.

Reinforced inlets and stiffened permeate sheets keep retentate channels open, sustaining flux and making filter cassettes easier to clean.

A hydrophobic semipermeable membrane vents trapped air from buried water pipelines while blocking water leakage and avoiding exposed valves.

A movable cartridge coupling uses module rotation to create leak-tight fluid ports, simplify replacement, and prevent reverse flow contamination.

An inner-outer pipe with supply holes, discharge holes, and a resistance member balances filter pressure and flow while preventing vortices.

A flexible collar and axial stop let the hose coupling self-lock in the machine wall, preventing kinking, jamming, and hose damage.

A gas-permeable membrane in the vacuum line blocks resin from reaching the pump while maintaining evacuation flow and reducing infusion setup waste.

A self-locking piston valve cuts frequent RO restarts to prevent first-glass water contamination and maintain safe purified water.

A staged filter and dwell module setup repeatedly adjusts fluid composition while separating contaminants and controlling volume change.

Pressurized fluid stored in resin-treated subsurface fractures can balance intermittent renewables, recover power, and drive reverse osmosis desalination.

A layered fiber-resin vessel with a breakaway section limits center-port deformation and elongation, helping reverse osmosis seals resist leakage.

An integrated aseptic vent valve and direct test port shorten the integrity-testing flow path to reduce contamination risk and false failures.

High-pressure wastewater drives double-headed pistons while a release valve drains on shutdown to prevent pressure locking and speed startup.

A stretched polyethylene membrane with perfluorinated surface grafting boosts airflow and hydrophobicity while remaining stable under gamma sterilization.