Gas Separations Technology

SRI's Catalysis and Analytic Chemistry team is developing new gas separation processes that leverage advances in fiber and membrane technology to addressing the difficult challenge of separating compounds of similar properties in a selective, energy-efficient way. This technology is focused on helping chemical companies adopt new processes designed to reduce manufacturing costs and open new markets. Our collaborative research with Amoco in the gas separations technology project was funded by an Advanced Technology Program grant.

Advantage
The chemical industry currently uses costly, energy consuming procedures for separations. SRI's advances provide a more efficient approach, with added production savings that can be passed on to the consumer through lower gas prices. The technology can also be used by the petrochemical industry for separating olefins and paraffins.

Opportunity
Licensing opportunities are available for SRI's gas separations technology.

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Technical Contacts:
Robert B. Wilson Jr
(650) 859-5954
robert.b.wilson@sri.com

Marianna Asaro
(650) 859-2086
marianna.asaro@sri.com