Osmoses' record-breaking polymer membrane aims to replace industrial chemical separation that uses 10 to 15% of global energy use

https://techxplore.com/news/2026-01-industrial-chemical.html

"hydrocarbon ladder 3D polymer membranes with tunable structural backbones filter gases at molecular level without using heat, allowing for small gas molecule separation with record-breaking precision... Smaller footprint/ easier integration into existing facilities (lower upfront costs)... separate: CO2/ methane (landfills, dairy farms), helium/ hydrogen wells, hydrogen/ industrial chemicals... planned pilot projects, and potentially producing hundreds of kg: carbon capture, natural gas sweetening, refrigerant reuse"

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