Advanced membrane functionalisation

In our innovative membrane functionalisation technology, specific organic groups are attached in the pores of ceramic membranes, making separation based on affinity possible. A wide variety of organic groups can be used. Groups are attached to the membrane separately or mixed. The technology has an infinite number of applications, has a very wide range of pore sizes (up to 1 nanometre), ceramic carrier materials and groups to be attached can be used.

Features

• One or more organic groups, with a simple bond to the membrane surface
• Separation of molecules of the same size, but with different physical or chemical properties
• Organic groups can be removed and replaced, allowing the membrane to be reused
• High-value applications with small flow rates
• Treatment of large capacity streams (usually watery) without membrane fouling

Advantages

• Can be used in continuous processes
• Bond between organic groups and membrane material is highly stable
• Wide range of organic groups possible
• Mixture of different organic groups possible

Industries & applications

• Removal of impurities from APIs
• Concentration increase of high-quality products
• Separation and recycling of catalysts, separation of fatty acids
• Purification of solvent streams and solvent changes
• Separation of products from hydrolysed lignin streams
• Surface water treatment & oil-water streams
• Wastewater, including wastewater produced during oil and gas production
• Separation of metals from watery streams
• Pharmaceutical sector, Fine chemistry, Bulk chemistry, Food industry, oil & gas