Molten hydroxide membrane for separation of acid gases from emissions
US10464015B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 19, 2016 |
| Grant date | Nov 5, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 17, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02C20/40
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
In one embodiment, a separation membrane includes: a porous support structure; and at least one alkali metal hydroxide disposed within pores of the porous support structure. In another embodiment, a method for separating acidic gases from a gas mixture includes exposing the gas mixture to a separation membrane at an elevated temperature, where the separation membrane includes a porous support and at least one molten alkali metal hydroxide disposed within pores of the porous support.
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