New Membrane Makes Separation of Methane and CO<sub>2</sub> More Efficient (IMAGE)

KU Leuven

New Membrane Makes Separation of Methane and CO<sub>2</sub> More Efficient

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Natural gas or biogas always needs to be purified before use. First, the methane molecules (in black and white) are separated from the CO2 molecules (in red and black) by means of membranes with tiny pores through which only the CO2 can pass. After the purification process, the methane can be used as fuel, for heating, or for the production of chemicals.

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KU Leuven - Verbeke

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