Pre-Combustion CO2 Emissions Control
Pre-Combustion Carbon Capture by a Nanoporous, Superhydrophobic Membrane Contactor Process
Project No.: DE-FE0000646
The Gas Technology Institute is developing a pre-combustion carbon dioxide (CO2) separation technology based on a solvent scrubbing process using a novel gas/liquid membrane contactor concept.
The primary goal of the project is to develop a practical and cost-effective technology for CO2 separation and capture from the pre-combustion syngas in coal gasification plants. The specific objective of the project is to (1) develop a membrane contactor module containing a superhydrophobic--extremely difficult to wet--hollow fiber membrane with optimal pore size and surface chemistry, and (2) design the CO2 separation process and conduct an economic evaluation.
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| PEEK membrane surfaces are hydrophobic and exhibit the same effect as does the lotus plant; that is, the lotus leaf surface is porous and enables transport of CO2 and O2 in wet environments. |
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Contacts:
- For further information on this project, contact the NETL Project Manager, Arun C. Bose.
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