Molten hydroxide membrane for separation of acid gases from emissions

Patent · Mon Feb 28 23:00:00 EST 2022

OSTI ID:1892655

Worsley, Marcus; Campbell, Patrick; Kim, Sangil; Merrill, Matthew

In one embodiment, a separation membrane includes: a porous support structure, wherein the porous support structure comprises a system of continuous pores connecting an inlet of the separation membrane to an outlet of the separation membrane; and at least one alkali metal hydroxide disposed within pores of the porous support structure. Other aspects and embodiments of the disclosed inventive concepts will become apparent from the detailed description, which, when taken in conjunction with the drawings, illustrate by way of example the principles of the invention.

• Research Organization: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE
• DOE Contract Number: AC52-07NA27344
• Assignee: Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC (Livermore, CA)
• Patent Number(s): 11,260,344
• Application Number: 16/592,579
• OSTI ID: 1892655
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English