Structure, Interaction, and Process for Energy- Efficient CO2 Separations Using Novel Ionic Liquids- Supported Membranes
Subcategory (under Clean Energy): CO2 Capture
Technology Readiness Level (TRL): TRL 3-4
Technology Outline (Process Description)
- Fabricate new blended membranes to enhance gas transport properties.
- Characterize ionic liquids supported membranes through various techniques.
- Increase permselectivity of membranes for CO2/light gas separation.
- Investigate the effect of ionic liquid membrane on gas transport properties.
- Measure diffusion and solubility coefficient.
- Conduct experimental study using IL-supported membrane.
- Perform molecular simulation and DFT study.
Salient Features/Advantages
- Knowledge transfer to researchers in CO2 sequestration and separation.
- Benefits to industries interested in energy-efficient CO2 capture processes.
Key Outcomes
Project team has developed mix matrix membranes using a fabrication process involving PEBAX-1657 polymer and PVDF support. A CO2 capture pilot plant has been set up under the project for more efficient gas separation processes using Ionic Liquids-Supported Membranes.
IP Protection details
- Patent filed (Title, national/International): Nil
- Patents Granted: Nil
- Copyrights obtained /progress on commercialisation /Pl. specify connect with industry: Nil
Contact details (for more information)
- Nodal Person name: Dr. Swapnil Dharaskar
- Email ID: Swapnil.Dharaskar@sot.pdpu.ac.in
- Organisation name (Relevant link/web page): Pandit Deendayal Energy University, Gandhinagar
Supporting Photographs/Images
Organizations involved in the development (logo/name) Pandit Deendayal Energy University, Gandhinagar |