MTR's Materials and Membrane Development Group evaluates new membrane materials for use in industrially important separations.
These membrane materials are used in petrochemical separations, natural gas processing, and pervaporation processes.
Recent development activities include the following:
Most MTR membranes are installed in spiral-wound modules.
- Perfluoropolymer membranes for carbon dioxide removal and hydrogen recovery applications
- Solid polymer electrolyte composite membranes for olefin/paraffin separation
- Polymers with intrinsic microporosity (PIMS) for gas separation applications
- Nonporous nanofiltration membranes for organic separations
- Fouling-resistant multilayer membranes for water treatment
