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Briefing
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- Graphene Dialysis Membrane – MIT engineers developed fingernail-sized, one nanometer thick dialysis membrane from graphene that can filter out nanometer-sized molecules from aqueous solutions 10 times faster than current available membranes
- Manufacturing Process – Used chemical vapor deposition to create graphene in copper foil, layered it with polycarbonate sheet that act scaffold preventing graphene from folding, and exposed structure to plasma to create tiny pores
- Potential Applications – Can potentially accelerate hemodialysis, drug purification, residue removal in chemical solutions, and molecule isolation for medical analysis
- Next Steps – Plans to enhance polycarbonate support by creating more pores to increase overall permeance, increase membrane dimensions, and improve oxygen plasma process to create tailored pores, enhancing membrane performance
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Accelerator
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Sector
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Healthcare/Health Sciences
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Organization
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Source
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Original Publication Date
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June 28, 2017
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