Imagine a high-tech filter that can pick out specific molecules from a messy industrial stream. This project creates these 'smart filters' to catch greenhouse gases in steel mills and clean old engine oil so it can be used again. It's like upgrading a coffee filter to something that can separate invisible gases or thick chemicals with extreme precision.
Industrial sectors like steel and oil refining struggle with high energy costs and waste. Current separation methods for CO2, H2, and lubricant additives are often inefficient or non-recyclable.
Three types of customized membranes: bio-based polymer membranes for CO2, SiC/SiCN membranes for H2, and grafted ceramic membranes for oil purification.
If you are a steel mill operator dealing with high CO2 emissions and wasted hydrogen — this project developed a comprehensive system that recovers H2 and captures CO2 simultaneously. This allows for better hydrogen valorization and decreased emissions.
If you are a re-refinery dealing with contaminated used lubricant oil — this project developed a two-step liquid filtration system using grafted ceramic membranes. This enables the recovery of expensive base oils and additives from waste.
If you are a chemical plant dealing with complex liquid separations — this project developed flexible membrane solutions and validated their transferability to other industries. This provides a more energy-efficient alternative to traditional separation methods.
Based on available project data, specific pricing is not provided, but the project includes techno-economical assessments to ensure the greener alternatives are viable compared to industrial benchmarks.
The project is upscaling PEBA powder to 10 kg and membrane spinning up to 1 m2, aiming for a TRL7 demonstration.
Based on available project data, specific licensing terms are not mentioned, but the project involves 16 partners including 9 companies to ensure industrial application.
The systems are designed as comprehensive units for the steel sector and two-step processes for the O&G sector to replace or augment current separation steps.
The project runs from 2022-12-01 to 2027-02-28, targeting a TRL7 pilot demonstration by the end of the period.
The consortium is heavily weighted toward industrial application, with 9 companies (including 2 SMEs) representing 56% of the 16 partners. This high industry ratio, combined with 7 Research Technology Organizations (RTOs), suggests a strong focus on commercial viability and a direct path from lab-scale materials to industrial pilot testing across 8 countries.
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