Atomic layer deposition is utilized to deposit a coating on a membrane. The coated membrane exhibits a tightly bound hydration layer upon exposure to water. The resultant coated membrane is oleophobic.
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Systems and methods for oleophobic composite membranes
Inventors
Yang, Hao-Cheng : University of Chicago Darling, Seth B. : Argonne National Laboratory Elam, Jeffrey W. : Argonne National Laboratory Chen, Lin : University of Chicago Waldman, Ruben : University of Chicago