Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the preparation of porous polymeric fibres comprising functionalized or active particles. By extruding a mixture of one or more dissolved polymers with particulate material a porous fibre is obtained in which the particulate material is entrapped. Extrusion of the fibre occurs under two-step phase inversion conditions. In particular the porous fibres can be used for the isolation of macromolecules such as peptides, proteins, nucleic acids or other organic compounds from complex reaction mixtures, in particular from fermentation broths. Another application is the immobilization of a catalyst in a reaction mixture.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hollow or solid fibre having multiple porous layers concentrically arranged, and wherein at least one of the layers comprises functionalized or active particles that are well accessible and maintain their function after preparation. The layer containing high loads of particles can be either the outer or the inner layer. The main function of the other porous layer is to provide mechanical stability to the fibre. It can further act as a sieve and prevent unwanted compounds or species to come in contact with the functionalized particulate matter. Where it is the inner layer, the second layer can advantageously be a biocompatible material. With the second being the outer layer it is now possible to reach a particle content of 100 wt % in the inner layer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the preparation of porous polymeric fibres comprising functionalized or active particles. By extruding a mixture of one or more dissolved polymers with particulate material a porous fibre is obtained in which the particulate material is entrapped. Extrusion of the fibre occurs under two-step phase inversion conditions. In particular the porous fibres can be used for the isolation of macromolecules such as peptides, proteins, nucleic acids or other organic compounds from complex reaction mixtures, in particular from fermentation broths. Another application is the immobilization of a catalyst in a reaction mixture.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composite membrane with a porous polymer support layer and a polymer top layer, whereby the porous polymer support layer is of polyacrylonitrile (PAN), polyacrylamide, polyetheretherketone (PEEK), polyetherketone (PEK), polysulfon or polyethersulfon, whereas the polymer top layer is a dense layer comprising polyvinyl chloride with selective water permeability. Preferably the membrane is provided with a porous polyacrilonitril support layer and a polyvinyl chloride top layer. Further the invention comprises the application of such a composite membrane for the dehydration of organic solvents using such a composite membrane.