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Tuesday, November 20, 2012

OHIO STATE DEVELOPS CO2 CAPTURE MEMBRANES TO LOWER ENERGY PENALTY COSTS



OHIO STATE DEVELOPS CO2 CAPTURE MEMBRANES TO LOWER ENERGY PENALTY COSTS
In a project funded by the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Office of Fossil Energy (OFE), researchers at The Ohio State University have developed what they call a groundbreaking new hybrid membrane that combines the separation performance of inorganic membranes with the cost-effectiveness of polymer membranes. The breakthrough technology has vast commercial potential for use at coal-fired power plants with carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS), a key element in national efforts to mitigate climate change. Read More »

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