Modular Membranes

About

At Modular Membranes, we are specialised in solid-state membrane design and manufacturing using proprietary fabrication technologies and extensive testing. Our meticulously engineered products cater to a broad spectrum of scientific applications and can be customised to user determined specifications. Our fabrication processes allow versatile designs using a wide variety of membrane materials. We maintain an unwavering commitment to the continual development and enhancement of performance of our membranes. Our expertise is rooted in a robust background in both fundamental research and applications, which fortifies our ability to deliver exceptional products.

Services

Nanopore membranes

Our nanopore ready membranes offer a smooth surface with very controlled thickness. To reduce the measurement noise, our nanopore membranes come with an underlayer of thermal silicon dioxide. This layer helps reduce measurement noise, enhances data accuracy and ultimately contributes to more effective and precise research outcomes. To know more about the performance of our membranes, read our paper here. (Link: https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.analchem.3c00023) Dutt, Shankar, et al. "Ultrathin, High-Lifetime Silicon Nitride Membranes for Nanopore Sensing." Analytical Chemistry 95.13 (2023): 5754-5763.

Low X-ray Fluorescence Membranes

Our low fluorescence membranes are tailored for mounting specimen for x-ray fluorescence measurements. They are well suited for metal mapping in animal tissues and ultra-sensitive tests since they contain minimal to no metal traces. Adherent cells may be cultured directly on our membranes for a range of spectroscopic and imaging studies.

X-ray Vacuum Windows

Our X-ray windows are well suited for applications that require minimal X-ray scattering in a vacuum with differential pressure and the greatest level of vacuum integrity. Our membranes have been tested at low pressures of up to 1.2 x 10-6 Torr.

Custom Products

We understand that many customers have unique requirements, and we are equipped to fabricate membranes according to their specifications. Whether it is multi-layered membranes, membranes of varied areas or thickness, or those made from specific materials, we are happy to discuss and facilitate end-user specific designs.

Products

	Silicon Nitride Membrane Thickness	Membrane Specifications	Price/pack exGST (10 membranes)
Nanopore Membrane	5 nm	Frame Thickness: 300µm – SiO2 thickness: 100 nm Window Size: 20 mm x 20 mm – Frame Size: 5 mm x 5 mm	$350 AUD
Nanopore Membrane	10 nm	Frame Thickness: 300µm – Window Size: 20 mm x 20 mm – Frame Size: 5 mm x 5 mm	$300 AUD
Nanopore Membrane	20 nm	Frame Thickness: 300µm – Window Size: 20 mm x 20 mm – Frame Size: 5 mm x 5 mm	$270 AUD
Nanopore Membrane	30 nm	Frame Thickness: 300µm – Window Size: 20 mm x 20 mm – Frame Size: 5 mm x 5 mm	$270 AUD
Low X-ray Fluorescence Membranes	500 nm	Frame Thickness: 300µm – Window Size: 4 mm x 4 mm – Frame Size: 10 mm x 10 mm	$500 AUD
Low X-ray Fluorescence Membranes	500 nm	Frame Thickness: 300µm – Window Size: 5 mm x 5 mm – Frame Size: 10 mm x 10 mm	$550 AUD
X-ray Vacuum Windows	500 nm	Frame Thickness: 300µm – Window Size: 5 mm x 5 mm – Frame Size: 10 mm x 10 mm	$550 AUD
X-ray Vacuum Windows	1000 nm	Frame Thickness: 300µm – Window Size: 4 mm x 4 mm – Frame Size: 10 mm x 10 mm	$550 AUD
X-ray Vacuum Windows	1000 nm	Frame Thickness: 300µm – Window Size: 5 mm x 5 mm – Frame Size: 10 mm x 10 mm	$600 AUD
X-ray Vacuum Windows	500 nm	Frame Thickness: 300µm – Window Size: 5 mm x 5 mm – Frame Size: 10 mm x 10 mm	$600 AUD
X-ray Vacuum Windows	500 nm	Frame Thickness: 300µm – Window Size: 7.5 mm x 7.5 mm – Frame Size: 10 mm x 10 mm	$600 AUD
X-ray Vacuum Windows	1000 nm	Frame Thickness: 300µm – Window Size: 5 mm x 5 mm – Frame Size: 10 mm x 10 mm	$600 AUD
X-ray Vacuum Windows	1000 nm	Frame Thickness: 300µm – Window Size: 7.5 mm x 7.5 mm – Frame Size: 10 mm x 10 mm	$650 AUD
X-ray Vacuum Windows	2000 nm	Frame Thickness: 300µm – Window Size: 5 mm x 5 mm – Frame Size: 10 mm x 10 mm	$700 AUD
X-ray Vacuum Windows	2000 nm	Frame Thickness: 300µm – Window Size: 7.5 mm x 7.5 mm – Frame Size: 10 mm x 10 mm	$700 AUD
Custom Membranes	We can design membranes of any thickness, size and shape according to your requirements. To discuss your needs, kindly get in touch with us.

Our Team

Shankar Dutt

Patrick Kluth

Contact Us

Your thoughts, questions, and suggestions are immensely valuable to us as we constantly strive to improve and innovate. If you have any questions about our products or services, need a custom solution, would like to request a quote, or have feedback to share, we are eager to hear from you.

Email Us

For general inquiries, quote requests, orders, or custom requests, please feel free to email us at info@modularmembranes.com. We aim to respond to your email within one business day.

Physical Address

Should you wish to visit us in person, we are located at:

60 Mills Road,
Research School of Physics,
The Australian National University,
Canberra, Australia 2601

Please contact us to arrange a meeting time.