Zeolite membrane prototype

Important results from the project

The objective of the project was: 1. Manufacture of 50 cm long ultra-thin zeolite membrane (MVP) with good quality. 2. Successful use of the prototype for the separation of CO2 from CH4 by an industrial partner. Objective fulfillment: Objective 1 has been achieved because we have succeeded in producing two MVPs with exceptionally good quality. The exceptional quality has been confirmed by extensive tests in our own laboratory. Objective 2 has been achieved because our industrial partner tested an MVP for the separation of CO2 from CH4 with very promising results.

Expected long term effects

The effects of the first goal are that the project is now for its own part sure that it is possible to manufacture membranes with exceptionally good quality that are also large enough to convince industrial partners. This allows us to be clearer in our communication with our industrial partners. The effects of the second goal are initially that the industrial partner who tested the MVP immediately wanted to move forward with continued collaboration that includes more tests and calculations. If that work turns out well, this may in the long run lead to a commercialization of the technology.

Approach and implementation

The plan was to first purchase 50 cm long carrier materials optimized for ultra-thin zeolite membranes from the Fraunhofer Institute. This work was successfully carried out by them. We then developed our method so that 50 cm long prototypes could be produced and tested in our laboratory. The quality of the membranes were exceptionally good and met our highest expectations. Finally, the membranes were tested by our industrial partner with very good results. The project was very successful and our industrial partner has immediately continued the collaboration.

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ZeoMems hemsida med bland annat kort beskrivning av de 50 cm långa prototyperna.