The article of claim 1, wherein the nanofibrous scaffold comprises a polymer selected from the group consisting of polyolefins, polysulfones, fluoropolymers, polyesters, polyamides, polycarbonates, polystyrenes, polynitriles, polyacrylates, polyacetates, polyalcohols, polysaccharides, proteins, polyalkylene oxides, polyurethanes, polyureas, polyimines, polyacrylic acids, polymethacrylic acids, polysiloxanes, poly(ester-co-glycol) copolymers, poly(ether-co-amide) copolymers, derivatives thereof and copolymers thereof.

The article of claim 1, wherein the nanofibrous scaffold comprises a polymer selected from the group consisting of polyethylene, polypropylene, polyethersulfone, polyvinylidene fluoride, polyethylene terephthalate, polytrimethylene terephthalate, polybutylene terephthalate, nylon 6, nylon 66, nylon 12, polystyrene, polyacrylonitrile, polymethyl methacrylate, polyvinyl acetate, polyvinyl alcohol, chitosan, cellulose, collagen, gelatin, polyethylene oxide, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene imine, polyvinylpyrrolidone, polydimethylsiloxane, derivatives thereof and copolymers thereof. Patent App l. No: 14/083,568 Response to Non-Final Office Action Filing Date: mailed Attorney Docket: R-8555 (1339-32) Page 3 of 9

The article of claim 1, wherein the nanofibrous scaffold has a thickness of from about 1 g m to about 500 gm.

The article of claim 1, further comprising an additional ba rri er layer between the nanofibrous scaffold and the graphene oxide ba rri er layer, the additional barrier layer formed from a material selected from the group consisting of cellulose nanofibers, chitin nanofibers, and combinations thereof, wherein the additional barrier layer has a thickness from about 0.25 g m to about 2.5 gm.

The article of claim 1, further comprising a substrate, wherein the nanofibrous scaffold is applied to at least a portion of the substrate.

A method for purifying an alcohol by pervaporation, the method comprising contacting the alcohol with the article of claim 1. withdrawn

The article of claim 1, wherein the nanofibrous App l. No: 14/083,568 Response to Non-Final mailed Attorney Docket: R-8555

The article of claim 1, wherein the graphene

The article of claim 11, wherein the substrate comprises a polymer selected from the group consisting of polyolefins, polyesters, polyamides, polyurethanes, polysulfones, polyureas, fluorinated polymers, derivatives thereof and copolymers thereof. Patent App l. No: 14/083,568 Response to Non-Final Office Action Filing Date: mailed Attorney Docket: R-8555 (1339-32) Page 5 of 9

The article of claim 11, wherein the nanofibrous scaffold comprises a polymer selected from the group consisting of polyolefins, polysulfones, fluoropolymers, polyesters, polyamides, polycarbonates, polystyrenes, polynitriles, polyacrylates, polyacetates, polyalcohols, polysaccharides, proteins, polyalkylene oxides, polyurethanes, polyureas, polyimines, polyacrylic acids, polymethacrylic acids, polysiloxanes, poly(ester-co-glycol) copolymers, poly(ether-co-amide) copolymers, derivatives thereof and copolymers thereof.

The article of claim 11, wherein the nanofibrous scaffold has a thickness of from about 1 g m to about 500 g m and possesses voids with an effective diameter of from about 10 nm to about 200 gm.

The article of claim 11, further comprising an additional ba rri er layer between the nanofibrous scaffold and the graphene oxide ba rri er layer, the additional barrier layer formed from a material selected from the group consisting of cellulose nanofibers, chitin nanofibers, and combinations thereof, wherein the additional barrier layer has a thickness from about 0.25 g m to about 2.5 gm.

A method for purifying an alcohol by pervaporation, the method comprising contacting the alcohol with the article of claim 11. withdrawn

The article of claim 11, wherein the nanofibrous

The article of claim 11, wherein the graphene scaffold further comprises a zeolite. Patent Office Action Filing Date: (1339-32) Page 6 of 9 oxide barrier layer further comprises a zeolite. scaffold further comprises a zeolite. oxide barrier layer further comprises a zeolite.

The article of claim 1, wherein the nanofibrous scaffold comprises a polymer selected from the group consisting of polyolefins, polysulfones, fluoropolymers, polyesters, polyamides, polycarbonates, polystyrenes, polynitriles, polyacrylates, polyacetates, polyalcohols, polysaccharides, proteins, polyalkylene oxides, polyurethanes, polyureas, polyimines, polyacrylic acids, polymethacrylic acids, polysiloxanes, poly(ester-co-glycol) copolymers, poly(ether-co-amide) copolymers, derivatives thereof and copolymers thereof.

The article of claim 1, wherein the nanofibrous scaffold comprises a polymer selected from the group consisting of polyethylene, polypropylene, polyethersulfone, polyvinylidene fluoride, polyethylene terephthalate, polytrimethylene terephthalate, polybutylene terephthalate, nylon 6, nylon 66, nylon 12, polystyrene, polyacrylonitrile, polymethyl methacrylate, polyvinyl acetate, polyvinyl alcohol, chitosan, cellulose, collagen, gelatin, polyethylene oxide, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene imine, polyvinylpyrrolidone, polydimethylsiloxane, derivatives thereof and copolymers thereof. Patent App l. No: 14/083,568 Response to Non-Final Office Action Filing Date: mailed Attorney Docket: R-8555 (1339-32) Page 3 of 9

The article of claim 1, wherein the nanofibrous scaffold has a thickness of from about 1 g m to about 500 gm.

The article of claim 1, further comprising an additional ba rri er layer between the nanofibrous scaffold and the graphene oxide ba rri er layer, the additional barrier layer formed from a material selected from the group consisting of cellulose nanofibers, chitin nanofibers, and combinations thereof, wherein the additional barrier layer has a thickness from about 0.25 g m to about 2.5 gm.

The article of claim 1, further comprising a substrate, wherein the nanofibrous scaffold is applied to at least a portion of the substrate.

A method for purifying an alcohol by pervaporation, the method comprising contacting the alcohol with the article of claim 1. withdrawn

The article of claim 1, wherein the nanofibrous App l. No: 14/083,568 Response to Non-Final mailed Attorney Docket: R-8555

The article of claim 1, wherein the graphene

The article of claim 11, wherein the substrate comprises a polymer selected from the group consisting of polyolefins, polyesters, polyamides, polyurethanes, polysulfones, polyureas, fluorinated polymers, derivatives thereof and copolymers thereof. Patent App l. No: 14/083,568 Response to Non-Final Office Action Filing Date: mailed Attorney Docket: R-8555 (1339-32) Page 5 of 9

The article of claim 11, wherein the nanofibrous scaffold comprises a polymer selected from the group consisting of polyolefins, polysulfones, fluoropolymers, polyesters, polyamides, polycarbonates, polystyrenes, polynitriles, polyacrylates, polyacetates, polyalcohols, polysaccharides, proteins, polyalkylene oxides, polyurethanes, polyureas, polyimines, polyacrylic acids, polymethacrylic acids, polysiloxanes, poly(ester-co-glycol) copolymers, poly(ether-co-amide) copolymers, derivatives thereof and copolymers thereof.

The article of claim 11, wherein the nanofibrous scaffold has a thickness of from about 1 g m to about 500 g m and possesses voids with an effective diameter of from about 10 nm to about 200 gm.

The article of claim 11, further comprising an additional ba rri er layer between the nanofibrous scaffold and the graphene oxide ba rri er layer, the additional barrier layer formed from a material selected from the group consisting of cellulose nanofibers, chitin nanofibers, and combinations thereof, wherein the additional barrier layer has a thickness from about 0.25 g m to about 2.5 gm.

A method for purifying an alcohol by pervaporation, the method comprising contacting the alcohol with the article of claim 11. withdrawn

The article of claim 11, wherein the nanofibrous

The article of claim 11, wherein the graphene scaffold further comprises a zeolite. Patent Office Action Filing Date: (1339-32) Page 6 of 9 oxide barrier layer further comprises a zeolite. scaffold further comprises a zeolite. oxide barrier layer further comprises a zeolite.

The article of claim 1, wherein the nanofibrous scaffold comprises a polymer selected from the group consisting of polyolefins, polysulfones, fluoropolymers, polyesters, polyamides, polycarbonates, polystyrenes, polynitriles, polyacrylates, polyacetates, polyalcohols, polysaccharides, proteins, polyalkylene oxides, polyurethanes, polyureas, polyimines, polyacrylic acids, polymethacrylic acids, polysiloxanes, poly(ester-co-glycol) copolymers, poly(ether-co-amide) copolymers, derivatives thereof and copolymers thereof.

The article of claim 1, wherein the nanofibrous scaffold comprises a polymer selected from the group consisting of polyethylene, polypropylene, polyethersulfone, polyvinylidene fluoride, polyethylene terephthalate, polytrimethylene terephthalate, polybutylene terephthalate, nylon 6, nylon 66, nylon 12, polystyrene, polyacrylonitrile, polymethyl methacrylate, polyvinyl acetate, polyvinyl alcohol, chitosan, cellulose, collagen, gelatin, polyethylene oxide, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene imine, polyvinylpyrrolidone, polydimethylsiloxane, derivatives thereof and copolymers thereof. Patent App l. No: 14/083,568 Response to Non-Final Office Action Filing Date: mailed Attorney Docket: R-8555 (1339-32) Page 3 of 9

The article of claim 1, wherein the nanofibrous scaffold has a thickness of from about 1 g m to about 500 gm.

The article of claim 1, further comprising an additional ba rri er layer between the nanofibrous scaffold and the graphene oxide ba rri er layer, the additional barrier layer formed from a material selected from the group consisting of cellulose nanofibers, chitin nanofibers, and combinations thereof, wherein the additional barrier layer has a thickness from about 0.25 g m to about 2.5 gm.

The article of claim 1, further comprising a substrate, wherein the nanofibrous scaffold is applied to at least a portion of the substrate.

A method for purifying an alcohol by pervaporation, the method comprising contacting the alcohol with the article of claim 1. withdrawn

The article of claim 1, wherein the nanofibrous App l. No: 14/083,568 Response to Non-Final mailed Attorney Docket: R-8555

The article of claim 1, wherein the graphene

The article of claim 11, wherein the substrate comprises a polymer selected from the group consisting of polyolefins, polyesters, polyamides, polyurethanes, polysulfones, polyureas, fluorinated polymers, derivatives thereof and copolymers thereof. Patent App l. No: 14/083,568 Response to Non-Final Office Action Filing Date: mailed Attorney Docket: R-8555 (1339-32) Page 5 of 9

The article of claim 11, wherein the nanofibrous scaffold comprises a polymer selected from the group consisting of polyolefins, polysulfones, fluoropolymers, polyesters, polyamides, polycarbonates, polystyrenes, polynitriles, polyacrylates, polyacetates, polyalcohols, polysaccharides, proteins, polyalkylene oxides, polyurethanes, polyureas, polyimines, polyacrylic acids, polymethacrylic acids, polysiloxanes, poly(ester-co-glycol) copolymers, poly(ether-co-amide) copolymers, derivatives thereof and copolymers thereof.

The article of claim 11, wherein the nanofibrous scaffold has a thickness of from about 1 g m to about 500 g m and possesses voids with an effective diameter of from about 10 nm to about 200 gm.

The article of claim 11, further comprising an additional ba rri er layer between the nanofibrous scaffold and the graphene oxide ba rri er layer, the additional barrier layer formed from a material selected from the group consisting of cellulose nanofibers, chitin nanofibers, and combinations thereof, wherein the additional barrier layer has a thickness from about 0.25 g m to about 2.5 gm.

A method for purifying an alcohol by pervaporation, the method comprising contacting the alcohol with the article of claim 11. withdrawn

The article of claim 11, wherein the nanofibrous

The article of claim 11, wherein the graphene scaffold further comprises a zeolite. Patent Office Action Filing Date: (1339-32) Page 6 of 9 oxide barrier layer further comprises a zeolite. scaffold further comprises a zeolite. oxide barrier layer further comprises a zeolite.

The article of claim 1, wherein the nanofibrous scaffold comprises a polymer selected from the group consisting of polyolefins, polysulfones, fluoropolymers, polyesters, polyamides, polycarbonates, polystyrenes, polynitriles, polyacrylates, polyacetates, polyalcohols, polysaccharides, proteins, polyalkylene oxides, polyurethanes, polyureas, polyimines, polyacrylic acids, polymethacrylic acids, polysiloxanes, poly(ester-co-glycol) copolymers, poly(ether-co-amide) copolymers, derivatives thereof and copolymers thereof.

The article of claim 1, wherein the nanofibrous scaffold comprises a polymer selected from the group consisting of polyethylene, polypropylene, polyethersulfone, polyvinylidene fluoride, polyethylene terephthalate, polytrimethylene terephthalate, polybutylene terephthalate, nylon 6, nylon 66, nylon 12, polystyrene, polyacrylonitrile, polymethyl methacrylate, polyvinyl acetate, polyvinyl alcohol, chitosan, cellulose, collagen, gelatin, polyethylene oxide, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene imine, polyvinylpyrrolidone, polydimethylsiloxane, derivatives thereof and copolymers thereof. Patent App l. No: 14/083,568 Response to Non-Final Office Action Filing Date: mailed Attorney Docket: R-8555 (1339-32) Page 3 of 9

The article of claim 1, wherein the nanofibrous scaffold has a thickness of from about 1 g m to about 500 gm.

The article of claim 1, further comprising an additional ba rri er layer between the nanofibrous scaffold and the graphene oxide ba rri er layer, the additional barrier layer formed from a material selected from the group consisting of cellulose nanofibers, chitin nanofibers, and combinations thereof, wherein the additional barrier layer has a thickness from about 0.25 g m to about 2.5 gm.

The article of claim 1, further comprising a substrate, wherein the nanofibrous scaffold is applied to at least a portion of the substrate.

A method for purifying an alcohol by pervaporation, the method comprising contacting the alcohol with the article of claim 1. withdrawn

The article of claim 1, wherein the nanofibrous App l. No: 14/083,568 Response to Non-Final mailed Attorney Docket: R-8555

The article of claim 1, wherein the graphene

The article of claim 11, wherein the substrate comprises a polymer selected from the group consisting of polyolefins, polyesters, polyamides, polyurethanes, polysulfones, polyureas, fluorinated polymers, derivatives thereof and copolymers thereof. Patent App l. No: 14/083,568 Response to Non-Final Office Action Filing Date: mailed Attorney Docket: R-8555 (1339-32) Page 5 of 9

The article of claim 11, wherein the nanofibrous scaffold comprises a polymer selected from the group consisting of polyolefins, polysulfones, fluoropolymers, polyesters, polyamides, polycarbonates, polystyrenes, polynitriles, polyacrylates, polyacetates, polyalcohols, polysaccharides, proteins, polyalkylene oxides, polyurethanes, polyureas, polyimines, polyacrylic acids, polymethacrylic acids, polysiloxanes, poly(ester-co-glycol) copolymers, poly(ether-co-amide) copolymers, derivatives thereof and copolymers thereof.

The article of claim 11, wherein the nanofibrous scaffold has a thickness of from about 1 g m to about 500 g m and possesses voids with an effective diameter of from about 10 nm to about 200 gm.

The article of claim 11, further comprising an additional ba rri er layer between the nanofibrous scaffold and the graphene oxide ba rri er layer, the additional barrier layer formed from a material selected from the group consisting of cellulose nanofibers, chitin nanofibers, and combinations thereof, wherein the additional barrier layer has a thickness from about 0.25 g m to about 2.5 gm.

A method for purifying an alcohol by pervaporation, the method comprising contacting the alcohol with the article of claim 11. withdrawn

The article of claim 11, wherein the nanofibrous

The article of claim 11, wherein the graphene scaffold further comprises a zeolite. Patent Office Action Filing Date: (1339-32) Page 6 of 9 oxide barrier layer further comprises a zeolite. scaffold further comprises a zeolite. oxide barrier layer further comprises a zeolite.