Abstract: A forward osmosis method for desalination includes recyclable driving solutes which are easy to remove and recycle, have a high rejection by forward osmosis membranes, have low toxicity and are cost efficient.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 8, 2011
Date of Patent:
July 19, 2016
Assignees:
The United States of America, as represented by the Department of the Interior, Separation Systems Technology
Inventors:
Charles D. Moody, Robert L. Riley, John C. Franklin