Methods for concentrating hydrogen peroxide solutions have been described.
The methods utilize a polymeric membrane separating a hydrogen peroxide
solution from a sweep gas or permeate. The membrane is selective to the
permeability of water over the permeability of hydrogen peroxide, thereby
facilitating the concentration of the hydrogen peroxide solution through
the transport of water through the membrane to the permeate. By utilizing
methods in accordance with the invention, hydrogen peroxide solutions of
up to 85% by volume or higher may be generated at a point of use without
storing substantial quantities of the highly-concentrated solutions and
without requiring temperatures that would produce explosive mixtures of
hydrogen peroxide vapors.