Abstract: A fantasy sports interleaver may include a video segmenting device to create a plurality of video clips, a clip annotator to associate each of the plurality of video clips with at least one of achievement of an athlete, and an interleaver to associate and transmit at least some of the plurality of video clips to each of a plurality of users. The interleaver may interface with a fantasy sports platform hosting the fantasy team of the user, as well as incoming audio/video feeds from content providers, and content feeds from advertisers. In an “active bench” fantasy environment, users frequently move athletes of the user's fantasy team between “bench” and “field” to take advantage of a constantly evolving situation on actual fields of play. A user interfaces allows fantasy team control, provides updated video clips indicating potential opportunities, and updated rosters indicating whether athletes in non-fantasy games are benched or fielded.

Abstract: Methods, systems, devices, and media for controlling a network game in accordance with an input of at least one game spectator are provided. A network interface receives controller input information from at least one game player and game spectator input information based on the input of the game spectator. The network game is progressed in accordance with the controller input information received by the network interface from the game player, and an aspect of the network game is controlled in accordance with the game spectator input information received by the network interface. The game player executes a game client that establishes a connection with the game system for transmitting the controller input information to the network interface. The game spectator does not execute the game client.

Abstract: Methods, systems, devices, and media for broadcasting a network game to a plurality of game spectators are provided. Game players are connected to a game server for participating in the network game. The game server executes a game program and generates game information for progressing the network game. A rendering server receives the game information from the game server, generates a player game screen for each of the game players, and generates a spectator game screen for the game spectators. The player game screen is transmitted to each of the game players for display by the game players. The spectator game screen is transmitted to a broadcaster, and the broadcaster transmits the spectator game screen to a display interface via a network. The display interface is accessible by each of the game spectators for viewing the spectator game screen.

Abstract: Methods, systems, devices, and media for controlling a network game in accordance with an input of a game spectator are provided. A network interface receives player input information from a game player and spectator input information from the game spectator. The network game is progressed in accordance with the player input information received by the network interface from the game player, and an aspect of the network game of the game player is controlled in accordance with the spectator input information received by the network interface. The spectator input information specifies the game player and the aspect of the network game of the game player to be controlled.

Abstract: A method including receiving a broadcast of an event comprising a plurality of frames; receiving, from a plurality of users, a corresponding plurality of inputs, each of the inputs relating to a characteristic of an object depicted in one of the frames of the broadcast; and analyzing the plurality of inputs to determine a best guess of the characteristic of the object in the frame.

Abstract: A floating amusement apparatus includes a base, at least one elevated platform secured to and supported above the base and a plurality of user-interactive amusement accessories secured to the base or the at least one elevated platform. The base includes a modular floating dock. The floating amusement apparatus is adapted to be mobile.

Abstract: A six degree of freedom (DOF) motion platform system is described that, in contrast to Stewart platforms, is adapted to include redundant load paths or to be without non-redundant load paths. During operation of the six DOF motion platform system, a controller may employ motion control software to provide desired movement of a ride vehicle supported on the upper plate or motion platform of the system. This makes the six DOF motion platform system particularly well suited for use in amusement or theme park rides and similar applications where it is desirable to provide redundant load paths because this reduces significant design constraints and also lowers fabrication and maintenance/operation costs when compared to rides using Stewart platforms. The actuation system used in the motion platform system include four pairs of linear actuators arranged as a rectangular truss instead of a more conventional triangular truss used in six DOF motion platforms.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a retractable inflatable product, including an inflatable body as well as a gas charging device communicated with the inflatable body and used to charge the inflatable body with gas, further including: a wire positioning component, at least one wire, and a pay-off and take-up device which is connected to at least one end of the wire and pays off or takes up the wire through the wire positioning component. The wire positioning component is formed by a plurality of hollow annular elements disposed on the inner wall of the inflatable body. The present invention realizes automatic or manual retraction and tightening by providing a wire positioning component inside the inflatable body and passing a wire through the hollow annular elements so that the wire can be paid off or taken up through the pay-off and take-up device.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a dynamic notification system configured to allow a product to send one or more notifications to a user in a dynamic and programmable manner, without having a constant connection to a smart device, and without being constantly in an operation mode, said system comprising: a product configured to be synchronized with a smart device of said user for obtaining at least one notification to be executed by at least one output element comprised in said product, wherein said product is configured to power itself on at a time point a notification should be executed, and to turn itself off upon completing to execute said notification instructions until another notification time point arrives to be executed, so as to consume minimal energy between executions of subsequent notifications; and a smart device comprising a dedicated software configured to allow recognition and connectivity of the smart device with said product so as to transmit notifications to said product to be executed accordi

Abstract: A responsive construction toy is disclosed. The responsive construction toy, also known as LumenLinks™, comprises at least one active rod and at least one connector. The active rod has an optics end and a push-pull transducer. The active rod illuminates with varying intensity and color to signify magnitude and direction of force on the active rod. Three dimensional structures such as trusses, buildings, and towers can be built by connecting active rods and connectors. When a structure is built, the forces on each active rod can be visually interpreted, thus providing an educational toy that has both tangible and concrete elements as well as responsiveness and feedback.

Abstract: A densely stackable building block system comprises a stand and exactly five three-dimensional blocks. Each block is composed of four identical spheres. Configurations of the five blocks are different from each other. The five blocks are combinable with each other to form a detachable stacked arrangement shaped as a regular triangular pyramid. The stand is formed with ten concaves for accommodating a portion of a bottom layer of the stacked arrangement. The five blocks are stackable on the stand to form the stacked arrangement by at least four different sequences.

Abstract: Provided is a method for making a three-dimensional paper model, wherein a paper model can be folded into a curved shape such that the paper model can have the heightened three-dimensional effect of a character. The method for making a three-dimensional paper model comprises: a first step of folding a body part of a main member for a paper model along folding lines; a second step of applying an adhesive agent to joining part formed at one side of each of a plurality of curve-folding parts, which are partially divided by cut lines along the edge of the body part of the main member; and a third step of joining the joining part of the curve-folding part to the other side rear surface of another adjacent curve-folding part, in a state, in which the curve-folding parts of the main member are curved.

Abstract: Describe herein are methods of constructing fashion accessories using modular origami folding techniques adapted to incorporate a broad range of flexible material. By incorporating and adapting modular origami units, such as Sonobe C units, a variety of fashion accessories can be produced. Improved methods of assembling such units into including fashion accessories, further incorporate attachment mechanisms to allow for more robust construction in a fixed and durable state. A variety of fashion accessory designs produced by the described processes are presented.

Abstract: A dispensing apparatus for dispensing confetti. The dispensing apparatus includes a housing that has a base and a hood and defines a chamber. A barrier divides the chamber into a fan compartment and a storage compartment. A fan assembly is disposed in the fan compartment and includes a shroud and an exhaust conduit that extends from the shroud out of the hood of the housing. The fan assembly further includes an impeller that is disposed in the shroud to blow confetti through the exhaust conduit and to draw confetti into the shroud from the storage compartment. The apparatus further includes a conduit for conveying confetti toward the shroud. The conduit is disposed in the fan compartment and extends between the barrier and the shroud for allowing the confetti in the storage compartment to be uniformly transmitted into the shroud prior to being blown out of the exhaust conduit.

Abstract: A system for distilling a liquid having high levels of dissolved solids including an initial filter, a dynamic heat generator and a vacuum distillation unit. The liquid may be preheated by an exhaust gas or cooling fluid associated with a power source for operating the dynamic heat generator.

Abstract: An apparatus for multi-effect adsorption distillation, the apparatus including a plurality of consecutive effects configured for evaporation of feed water therein; and a plurality of adsorber beds configured to adsorb vapor evaporated from feed water in a last effect of the plurality of consecutive effects and to release desorbed vapor during regeneration of the plurality of adsorber beds; wherein heat in the desorbed vapor is used to evaporate feed water fed into a first effect of the plurality of consecutive effects.

Abstract: An apparatus for removing sulfur from a hydrocarbon liquid may comprise a tank with a chamber, a barrier in the chamber forming at least a partial barrier to liquid flow with a gap defined therein, a gas distribution manifold for introducing the gas into the liquid, and a gas conversion structure defining an interior in fluid communication with the chamber. The gas conversion structure may include a conversion tube defining a tube interior in fluid communication with the chamber, an air injection device configured to inject air into the tube interior and draw gas from the chamber, a water injection device configured to inject water into the tube interior to create a mist of water in the tube interior to contact the gas from the chamber of the tank, and a fluid drain configured to drain fluid from the tube interior.

Abstract: Systems and methods for enhanced separation of H2S and NH3 in an H2S stripper using carbon dioxide and/or an inert gas.

Abstract: A blood filter device comprising: a housing comprising an outer wall and a first inlet, a first outlet and a second outlet; a membrane which is capable of separating plasma from the blood, wherein the membrane forms an inner chamber; a leukocyte and oxygen and/or carbon dioxide depletion media disposed wherein the inner chamber, the leukocyte and oxygen and/or carbon dioxide depletion media is capable of depleting leukocytes and oxygen and/or carbon dioxide from the blood; an outer chamber disposed between the outer wall and the membrane, wherein the plasma which permeates through the membrane enters the outer chamber and exits the filter device via the first outlet; whereby the blood which has been depleted of oxygen and/or carbon dioxide, leukocytes and plasma exists and filter device via the second outlet.

Abstract: A waste water separation vessel is provided having a wedge shaped body with an internal water containing volume. The body is configured to trap FOG and wastes within the body allowing water to pass through the body. At least one top facing access port to allow access to the internal volume of the body is provided and the wedge shaped body tapers outwardly from top to bottom to define a larger bottom area than a top area. The side walls include vertically oriented strengthening ribs which define intervening indentations, and each lower end of the vertically oriented ribs is connected to a generally horizontal beam which defines closed bottom ends on the indentations. When the vessel is buried in the ground the wedge shaped body and the closed bottom indentations interact with the ground to help oppose any buoyancy forces acting on the buried body.

Abstract: A coupling filter for a fluid system comprising a molded hollow tubular body having a wall defining a flow passage, a porous filter element of generally parabolic cross-sectional shape with a base portion extending across the entire flow passage and a pair of wing portions extending longitudinally of the flow passage and converging toward the base portion. In one form the base portion is cylindrical and in another form it is “W” shaped with a series of flat mesh panels presented to the flow path.

Abstract: Disclosed is a pore adjusting filtering apparatus including: a cylinder having a plurality of holes and in which a screw is rotatably installed; an endless track coupled to an outer peripheral surface of the cylinder by a cylinder, an endless track pin, and a support to be rotatable together with the cylinder; a fiber yarn bundle support rod inserted into the endless track to be connected to the endless track; a fiber yarn bundle, one end of which is fitted with and supported by the fiber yarn bundle support rod; a fiber yarn bundle support net for supporting the fiber yarn bundle while being attached to an outer peripheral surface of the fiber yarn bundle; a cleaning separator fixedly installed at an upper outer side of the cylinder; and an ejector installed on an upper outer side of the cylinder.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a low back pressure self-cleaning filter. The filter has a housing, a filter element residing inside the housing, a driver motor affixed to the housing, and a transmission shaft rotatably coupled to the driver motor. The filter element is connected to the transmission shaft. A plurality of injection nozzles residing on one side of the filter element and a corresponding number of suction nozzles residing on another side of the filter element. Liquid jets from injection nozzles flush the filter element to wash off debris from the filter element. The debris are removed with the suction nozzles.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates, according to some embodiments, to methods, systems, and apparatuses for dewatering solid particles in a liquid mixture, such as those, for example, comprising receiving a liquid mixture, the liquid mixture including solid particles; suspending a filter in the liquid mixture; agglomerating, at the filter, solid particles in the liquid mixture, the agglomerating including potentiating passage of liquid in the liquid mixture through the filter and potentiating accumulation of solid particles in the liquid mixture to collect and agglomerate at the filter; and applying a shockwave to the filter, the applied shockwave operable to remove the agglomerated solid particles from the filter.

Abstract: This specification describes methods and apparatus for cleaning a micro-sieve medium such as a belt in a rotating belt sieve. In one method, water is mixed with air supplied to an air knife blowing against a micro-sieve medium. The water may provide droplets of water in air contacting the micro-sieve medium although the volumetric flow rate is still primarily produced by a gas flow. In another method, a cleaning agent is supplied to a micro-sieve medium while the micro-sieve medium is installed in a filtration unit, and preferably while the micro-sieve medium is in use filtering water. The cleaning chemical may be applied through a liquid sprayer, but is preferably applied through an air knife. In another method, a cleaning agent is supplied to a micro-sieve medium while the micro-sieve medium is not in use, and preferably while it is removed for soaking in a separate tank.

Abstract: A back-flushable filtered valve including a valve body having an inlet and outlet. The valve includes an inner core disposed within the valve body. The inner core is rotatably coupled to the valve body. The inner core includes an inner core flow path such that when the inner core is turned to a first mode fluid may thereby traverse the valve body. The inner core includes a filter disposed within the inner core flow path that substantially blocks the inner core flow path for particulates greater than the filter sizing. The valve includes a diversion outlet spaced from the valve inlet and the valve outlet and is functionally coupled to the inner core such that when the inner core is turned to a second mode the first side of the filter faces the diversion outlet and fluid backflows therethrough thus cleaning the filter, ejecting particulates out the diversion outlet.

Abstract: Described are filter cartridges comprising: a cartridge body and a filter media; a stem extending from the cartridge body, the stem having an inlet opening, an outlet opening, and a stem face that comprises a first valve driving surface and a second valve driving surface; and at least one lug attached to either the filter body or the stem having a leading engagement edge. The filter cartridges are suitable for translational insertion and rotational engagement of a manifold, wherein upon translation insertion, a valve engagement member of the filter cartridge engages a portion of a valve body of a manifold valve; during a first stage rotation, one or more retaining members of the filter cartridge engage a manifold cam of a manifold; and during a second stage rotation, the valve engagement member imparts rotational movement to the valve body. Systems and methods incorporating the filter cartridges are disclosed.

Abstract: A filter device together with a filter element for such a device. A filter device having a securing device (10) for securely fixing a filter element (12) on an element mount (14) is characterized in that the securing device (10) includes a securing means (16), which may be moved by means of a control device (18) from a position in which the filter element (12) on the element mount (14) is released into a position in which the filter element (12) is fixed on the element mount (14).

Abstract: A tunable nanofiber filter device can include a filter housing defining an interior space, the housing having defined therein and inlet and an outlet, each in fluid communication with the interior space, and a plurality of filter laminas disposed within the interior space, each filter lamina including an upper surface, a lower surface, and an aperture defined therethrough. The plurality of filter laminas can be arranged in a stack wherein the opposing surfaces of adjacent filter laminas define a portion of an interlaminar flow space extending between the opposing surfaces. The flow space can be in fluid communication with the apertures of corresponding adjacent filter laminas to form a continuous flow passage extending through the lamina stack from the inlet to the outlet. An array nanofibers can extend into the flow passage from a portion of each filter lamina such that a fluid flowed through the flow passage flows across a portion of said array.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for adapting a filter medium to predefinable parameters, such as electrostatic charge, flow-rate behaviour, dynamic pressure behaviour or differential pressure behaviour, fraction filtration efficiency and preservation of a constant quantity and quality of fluid additives. Said method is characterised in that at least one of the aforementioned parameters is adapted by the targeted influencing of the surface energy of the filter medium (18).

Abstract: A solid/fluid separator is provided. The solid/fluid separator is designed so as to be constructed and repaired in a less expensive and time consuming manner. That is, the disclosed and claimed concept provides a solid/fluid separator that does not include domed ends and/or any welding of the main equipment body. In the disclosed and claimed concept the solid/fluid separator includes a uniform cylinder machined on each end to accept a high pressure gasket and a generally flat, i.e., not domed, head assembly. Further, the head assembly is bolted to the cylinder using either high strength studs and nuts or specially designed bolts. By eliminating any welding on the main equipment body, the need for post weld heat treatment and x-ray inspection is eliminated.

Abstract: An oil separator including a housing that is separated by a partition assembly. The partition assembly includes a plurality of channels that each extend between a first opening and a second opening for passing oil-laden gases therethrough. A plurality of spiral members are each disposed in one of the channels, each define a helical flow path for guiding the oil-laden gases in the helical flow path about the spiral member to separate the oil from the oil-laden gases. One or more valves may be connected to at least one of the openings of the channels. The valves may be moveable in response to a predetermined pressure being applied against the valve. A fine mist separator assembly may include includes a fibrous pad disposed adjacent to and in alignment with the second openings for absorbing oil after the oil-laden gases have passed through the frames.

Abstract: An oil separator is provided with a casing having an inlet for air and an outlet for air, an expansion chamber for expanding air introduced therein through the inlet, an accommodation member communicating with the expansion chamber in the vertical direction, a collected liquid storage portion provided below the accommodation member, and a connecting hose having an oil separator connection end for being connected to the inlet and an air dryer connection end for being connected to an air dryer. The connecting hose is configured such that the oil separator connection end is located higher than the air dryer connection end.

Abstract: An apparatus to purify fresh air contains at least three types of filters such as high efficient particle filter 5, chemical filter 6 and two stage electrostatic filters 2. The said filters are secured to fresh air unit 1 that is secured to the wall 4 or window 11 of the building. Particularly, the present invention contains low noise fan 7 to reduce noises entering from outside. The said particle filters and chemical filters are either in rolled form or in plate form with protrusions to have effective filtration. More particularly, the present invention relates to an apparatus for purifying freshly supplied air from outdoor environment and recirculates the indoor air by using new type easily installable and serviceable, filters that are environmentally friendly biodegradable filters.

Abstract: In some embodiments, an atmosphere conditioning device may include a housing which may form a cavity. An air inlet may be formed into the housing, and the air inlet may be in fluid communication with the cavity. A filter medium which may govern the entrance of atmosphere into the cavity may be coupled with the housing so that the filter medium may be in fluid communication with the cavity and the first air inlet. A first air outlet may be disposed on the first side of the housing, and the first air outlet may be in fluid communication with a first air motivator. The first air motivator may also be in fluid communication with the cavity and may motivate conditioned air, which has passed through the filter medium, from the cavity and out of the device through the first air outlet.

Abstract: A rotating separator has a housing preventing separated liquid carryover. A plenum between the annular rotating separating filter element and the housing sidewall has one or more flow path separating guides minimizing the flow of separated liquid to the outlet. The flow path guides may include one or more fins and/or swirl flow dampers and/or a configured surface.

Abstract: A filter regulator improved in efficiency of assembling and detaching a filter element and a valve spring at the time of maintenance is disclosed herein. A valve is disposed so as to face a valve seat provided to an opening end of a communication hole through which a primary port and a secondary port communicate with each other, and a valve spring applies a spring force to the valve in a direction of closing the communication hole. A plurality of retaining bars are provided to a port block, elastically-deformable front ends thereof are radially displaced between a closed steady state and an opened state, and with the valve spring disposed, engaging claws are provided to the front ends of the retaining bars, and engage with the other end of the valve spring disposed. A filter element is attached to the outside of the retaining bars.

Abstract: A central part of a columnar body in an axis direction parallel to inlet-side flow passages 70Hin and outlet-side flow passages 70Hout includes a first region R1 where the number of outlet-side flow passages 70Hout adjacent to each inlet-side flow passage 70Hin is Nio1 (Nio1 is any natural number) and a second region R2 where the number of outlet-side flow passages 70Hout adjacent to each inlet-side flow passage 70Hin is Nio2 (Nio2 is any natural number) and Nio2 ? Nio1 is satisfied. The outlet-side flow passage 70Hout is not adjacent to another outlet-side flow passage 70Hout, at the first region R1 and the second region R2 in the central part of the columnar body in the axis direction.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods for removing acid gas from a feed stream of natural gas including acid gas, methane and ethane. The methods include alternating input of the feed stream between at least two beds of adsorbent particles comprising zeolite SSZ-13 such that the feed stream contacts one of the at least two beds at a given time in an adsorption step and a tail gas stream is simultaneously vented from another of the at least two beds in a desorption step. The contact occurs at a feed pressure of from about 50 to about 1000 psia for a sufficient period of time to preferentially adsorb acid gas from the feed stream. A product gas stream is produced containing no greater than about 2 mol % carbon dioxide and at least about 65 mol % of methane recovered from the feed stream and at least about 25 mol % of ethane recovered from the feed stream. The feed stream is input at a feed end of each bed. The product gas stream is removed from a product end of each bed.

Abstract: A method for treating an acid gas stream in a sulfur recovery system is provided, the method including providing a motive fluid to an ejector, providing the acid gas stream to the ejector to obtain a mixture, the mixture comprising the motive fluid and the acid gas stream, providing the mixture to a reaction furnace, providing a combustion gas to the reaction furnace, the combustion gas comprising oxygen, and reacting the contents of the reaction furnace. An apparatus for treating an acid gas stream is also provided.

Abstract: A carbon dioxide capturing apparatus and process uses a self-generating power means that uses carbon dioxide in combustion exhaust gas through the convergence of a carbon dioxide absorption tower. The capturing apparatus and process also relies on ionic generator associated technology using a concentration difference between seawater and freshwater. The capturing apparatus and process result in increased production efficiency for electric energy and reduced costs for a carbon dioxide capturing process by increasing a concentration difference using an absorbent liquid for absorbing carbon dioxide and, at the same time, electricity is obtained through carbon dioxide which is a greenhouse gas.

Abstract: A formulation and process for capturing CO2 use an absorption mixture containing water, biocatalysts and a carbonate compound. The process includes contacting a CO2-containing gas with the absorption mixture to enable dissolution and transformation of CO2 into bicarbonate and hydrogen ions, thereby producing a CO2-depleted gas and an ion-rich solution, followed by subjecting the ion-rich solution to desorption. The biocatalyst improves absorption of the mixture comprising carbonate compounds and the carbonate compound promotes release of the bicarbonate ions from the ion-rich solution during desorption, producing a CO2 gas stream and an ion-depleted solution.

Abstract: A process for treating effluent gas containing polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons includes a step of spray scrubbing with a mineral oil in order to trap the hydrocarbons, wherein the mineral oil includes a mixture of aromatic mineral oil and naphthenic mineral oil.

Abstract: A NOx trap composition, and its use in an exhaust system for internal combustion engines, is disclosed. NOx trap composition comprises a platinum group metal, barium, cobalt, and a magnesia-alumina support. The NOx trap composition is less prone to storage deactivation and exhibits reduced N2O formation.

Abstract: An aftertreatment system for a diesel vehicle includes a lean NOx trap (LNT) catalyst, which is installed at a downstream of a diesel engine, absorbs nitrogen oxide (NOx) in a lean atmosphere, desorbs nitrogen oxide (NOx) in a rich atmosphere based on a lambda window, and converts some of the desorbed nitrogen oxide (NOx) to ammonia (NH3). A selective catalytic reduction (SCR) catalyst is installed at a downstream of the LNT catalyst and purifies nitrogen oxide (NOx) that has passed through the LNT catalyst using ammonia (NH3) generated at the LNT catalyst.

Abstract: To provide a modified forward osmosis (FO) membrane module for flow regime improvement, the FO membrane module includes but not limited to: a water inlet; a water outlet; a forward osmosis (FO) membrane; a frame; and folded plates for improving flow regime in which draw solution is introduced into the water inlet of membrane module, then flowed through flow channels composed by three opposite folded plates vertically arranged on upper and bottom portions of the frame alternatively along horizontal direction with equal space; and drawn out from the water outlet. The flow regime improvement is achieved by increasing number of flow-guide folded plate, which results in the decrease of internal concentration polarization and membrane fouling. Structure of frame is modified to improve flow regime and to satisfy requirement of convenient and reliable connections between numbers of membrane modules in the FO membrane system.

Abstract: A system includes a product having one or more active membranes for transporting liquid by aid of an electric field. A humidity sensor provides information about wetting or moisture conditions near the active membrane. An electronic control circuit is designed to provide a voltage to the active membrane only when a certain humidity level is detected. An external electronic device provides an interface between a user and the product, wherein the interface includes a display to allow monitoring of the functions of the product.

Abstract: There is provided a porous membrane capable of achieving both virus-removing performance and water permeability. The porous membrane according to the present invention has an average pore minor axis diameter of 10 nm or more and 90 nm or less in at least one surface of the porous membrane; a thickness of 60 ?m to 300 ?m; and an overall adsorption capacity with respect to bacteriophage MS2 of 8×109 PFU/g or more.

Abstract: Carbon nanotube (CNT) immobilized membranes for harvesting pure water from air include CNTs incorporated into a layer of super-absorbing polymer. The super-absorbing polymer may be cast over a porous substrate. The super-absorbing polymer binds strongly to water and generates water clusters while the CNTs are operable to interrupt the specific water-polymer and water-water interactions to generate more free water which permeates more easily through the membrane. Methods of forming the CNT immobilized membranes are provided. The CNT immobilized membranes disclosed herein exhibit improved water vapor extraction efficiency, water vapor removal and mass transfer coefficient.

Abstract: A filter membrane of a multi-layer configuration for filtration of a medium is provided with at least one first layer that has as a main component an oxide ceramic material and is provided with at least one second layer that has as a main component a non-oxide ceramic material. The first layer is a carrier layer and the second layer is a separation layer that filters the medium and generates a retentate and a permeate.