Polymeric membrane module for H2 separation
Earlier this year, this company introduced a new polymeric membrane module that can selectively and efficiently permeate H2 from mixed gases. This module more than halves the CO2 emissions of H2-purification processes, says the company. The membrane has double the area of conventional separation membrane modules, which improves the hydrogen permeability of a module (photo) and more than halves the number of module elements needed for the hydrogen purification process. The company will partner with engineering companies in Japan and abroad while drawing on process technologies from water treatment to establish mass production techniques. — Toray Industries, Inc., Tokyo, Japan