Research Project
Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (B)
Biomimetic reverse osmosis membranes with ultra-high permeability have been developed using a lipid bilayer and biological water channel molecules. A supported lipid bilayer (SLB) containing gramicidin A or amphotericin B as water channels was formed on a porous substrate modified with alkyl chains. The formed SLBs showed fluidity like as biological cell membranes and had no defect. The water permeation test of the formed SLBs showed higher water permeability and salt rejection than commercial membranes.
All 2016 2015 2014
All Journal Article (1 results) (of which Peer Reviewed: 1 results, Open Access: 1 results) Presentation (12 results) (of which Int'l Joint Research: 2 results) Patent(Industrial Property Rights) (3 results) (of which Overseas: 1 results)
Desalination
Volume: 375 Pages: 48-53
10.1016/j.desal.2015.07.030