Membrane Technologies
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In collaboration with industrial and academic partners, we conduct research in advanced, membrane-based separation processes for hydrogen production and purification. We are developing
- Polymeric membranes that are more permeable to larger, more condensable acid-gas molecules than to hydrogen. These reverse-selective membranes represent a low-energy, green technology for selectively removing H2S, COS, CO2, H2O, and other polar impurities from gas streams.
- Reverse-selective membranes from hybrid polymeric/inorganic hybrid nanocomposite materials. These membranes have enhanced separation properties and improved stability against performance deterioration.
- Palladium-silver alloy membranes with high hydrogen selectivity and high hydrogen flux at elevated temperatures.
- Hydrogen-selective polymer and nanocomposite membranes with high thermal stability for syngas separation processes
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