CU-UC Membrane Applied Science and Technology [MAST] Center: A Multi-University I/U CRC

膜应用科学与技术(MAST)NSF I/UCRC的研究重点是膜、微孔膜和阻挡层。膜是允许分离或控制释放溶质的可渗透膜。它们被用于海水淡化、废水处理、人造肾脏，以及药物、香精、化妆品、喷雾剂和除草剂的控制释放。微孔薄膜用于透气织物、外科敷料、人工肺、电池和燃料电池。阻隔层用于透气隐形眼镜、食品包装、水屏障和保护性涂层。膜为智能传感器和生物MEMS技术提供了非凡的潜力，因为TEY是唯一可以在微尺度上工作的分离技术。

The research focus of the NSF I/UCRC for Membrane Applied Science and Technology (MAST) is membranes, microporous films, and barrier layers. Membranes are permable films that permit separation or the controlled release of solutes. They are used for water desalination, wastewater treatment, artificial kidneys, and in the controlled release of pharmaceuticals, flavors, cosmetics, inscticides, and herbicides. Microporous films are used in breathable fabrics, surgical dressings, artificial lungs, batteries, and fuel cells. Barrier layers are used in breathable contact lenses, food packaging, water barriers, and protective coatings. Membranes offer exceptional potential for smart sensor and bioMEMS technologies since tey are the only separations technology that will work on the microscale.