High-performance membrane materials for the separation of higher hydrocarbons from permanent gases such as nitrogen or methane are be developed. The new material should reduce the size of gas purification membrane systems, hence reducing its energy consumption and CO2 emissions. More specifically, mixed matrix membranes will made out of a polymer matrix with embedded activated carbon particles that have higher hydrocarbon selectivity compared to polymer-only membranes.

Poroject Lead: Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht Zentrum für Material- und Küstenforschung GmbH

Region: Europe

Country: Germany

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Project Status: N.A.

Project Budget: 0.0 €

Funding source: BMBF

Website: https://co2-utilization.net/uploads/Book_of_Abstracts_BMBF_final_conference_02.pdf

Activities:

- Technology Infractructure (CCU)

- Research (CCU)

- Life cycle assessment (LCA)

- Economic viability demonstration

CO2 Source: N.A.

CCU Tecnology Category: Capture (Point sources)

End TRL: 5

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Product Categories:

- Technology infrastucture (Capture Point sources)

Specific Product(s): The polymer matrix is made of rubbery, silicon-based polymers which facilitate the transport of long-chain hydrocarbons.