Membranes TRIZ Cases

Interfacial polymerization fills graphene defects with adherent polymer regions to restore filtration integrity.

Pleated polyethersulfone membranes filter thermolabile hyaluronic acid solutions, preserving chemical integrity while maintaining high filterability.

Inter-particle atomic interactions bind carbon nanotubes and carbon nitride nanoparticles, reducing membrane fouling in flowback water treatment.

Optimized end cap design reduces pressure differences between modules by minimizing flow distortion and friction losses.

A zwitterion-promoted hybrid clay film conducts ions through intercalated bentonite layers.

Zeolite material in battery enclosures manages internal pressure by releasing carbon dioxide while blocking larger water molecules to prevent safety hazards.

Asymmetric tongue-and-groove connections prevent cover disk rotation during tightening, maintaining membrane usability without requiring a press.

A tapered tube connector clamps a degassing tube between vapor chamber plates, preventing solder infiltration that damages the internal wick structure.

Integrated purification process using hydrophobic interaction chromatography to resolve yield versus complexity trade-offs in fish protease production.

Incorporating metal fibers into Fe-Al porous membranes resolves room-temperature brittleness while maintaining high porosity for industrial separation.

Polybenzoxazole pre-membranes in staged systems reduce inter-stage compression costs while maintaining high product recovery and purity.

Plasma-deposited M-Oxide discriminating layer resists deformation under high pressure and humidity.

Epoxy resin potting material prevents swelling and dissolution in chemical liquids, maintaining structural integrity.

Immobilized cationic extractants in hydrophobic hollow fibers separate aluminum from lithium, reducing energy consumption and waste generation.

Water hammer pulses in forward osmosis systems dislodge biofilms without harsh chemicals or continuous vibration power.

Quenching the spinning bore fluid and polymer creates a dense selective layer and porous support, resolving mechanical strength versus surface area trade-offs.

A microporous membrane uses acoustic vibration to hasten molecular movement through aligned carbon nanotubes.

Hydroxy-sodalite dispersion in polyethersulfone creates a composite membrane that rejects heavy metals while maintaining chemical resistance.

A silicone membrane separates components using an organosilicon absorbent, resolving toxicity and regeneration energy trade-offs.

A nanofiltration membrane system separates seawater from draw solutions using osmotic pressure.

Hydration energy density optimization suppresses protein adhesion while maintaining water permeability in blood purifier membranes.

A composite dialysis membrane embeds sorbent particles to remove endotoxins from dialysate while transporting uremic solutes.

Spherical inorganic particles embedded in a fibrillated heat-treated polymer membrane resolve the residence time versus binding capacity contradiction.

Carbon nanotube composite electrodes resolve poor electrode performance and membrane fouling to improve desalination efficiency.

Concentric membrane disks inside a process tank generate permeate via hydrostatic pressure from the liquid column.

Metal salt additives in aqueous ammonia reduce vapor losses while a zeolite membrane concentrates the solution, lowering regeneration energy penalties.

Elastic binding portions secure hollow fiber membranes, eliminating complex multi-step resin processes and material waste.

One-step chemical cross-linking stabilizes the catalyst layer interface, preventing delamination and maintaining ionic conductivity.

Electric field application across a dielectric membrane induces leakage current to form nanopores, replacing complex ion beam systems for mass production.

Porous polyethylene foam filters nano-cellulose dispersions to prevent surface texture transfer and reduce material costs.

A device combining electrochemistry with membrane separation to remove copper complexes from wastewater.

Parallel carbon nanotubes with sub-5 nm pores enable rapid water vapor transport through their interiors.

An ozonation device pre-treats water before crossflow filtration, using back-cleaning pumps to remove inorganic and organic particles without chemicals.

Fluorinated surface-modifying macromolecules in a composite membrane prevent wetting while phase inversion maximizes porosity for high vapour flux.

Optimized wave parameters and composite materials preserve thermal stability during sterilization while maintaining thin walls for superior dialysis clearance.

A vibration sensor detects gas leaks in water-filled piping to automate membrane defect inspection.

Crosslinked isoporous block copolymer structures maintain porosity in harsh solvents.

A valve device with a water-soluble membrane automatically opens to drain liquid samples after centrifugation.

A membrane absorption process uses a low viscosity solvent to chemically absorb carbon dioxide from gas streams.

A water permeable membrane incorporates a hydrophilic and reactive additive into the polyamide matrix to enhance salt rejection and flux rates.

Magnetic bead separation replaces ultracentrifugation to isolate exosomes from urine, removing Tamm-Horsfall protein complexes while preserving yield.

A gas separation membrane module maintains moisture content in a hydrophilic resin layer to improve separation efficiency during large-scale operations.

Negative pressure purges moisture from hollow fibers without positive pressure spikes, preventing gas emboli and maintaining safe blood contact.

A dual-zone method supplies reactants from opposite sides of a permeable substrate to form barrier layers efficiently.

Inorganic salt template guides Sonogashira-Hagihara coupling to form continuous porous aromatic framework membranes.

Segmented chambers partition release and detection regions to localize membrane defects, preventing costly stack rebuilds.

Composite aminated polymer membrane reduces energy consumption by replacing distillation with selective permeation at room temperature.

A composite membrane features two chemically distinct polyamide films crosslinked at their interface to enhance antifouling properties.