Description:
Market Opportunity
Innovative solutions are crucial for the effective removal of contaminants from gases in various sectors, including industrial processes and counterterrorism. Current methods, like adsorption beds, face challenges such as non-selective contaminant removal, equipment corrosion, and environmental hazards. Addressing these inefficiencies by developing selective, efficient, and less labor-intensive contaminant removal technologies presents a significant market opportunity, enhancing applications in renewable fuels, environmental protection, and safety.
USC Solution
USC inventors propose a novel system for efficiently removing gas phase contaminants using catalytic oxidation. The technology involves passing contaminated gas through a specialized catalytic membrane reactor, where contaminants are oxidized, significantly reducing their concentration. Incorporating a bundle of tubular inorganic membranes, each equipped with oxidative catalyst layers, the system operates at temperatures that ensure optimal contaminant removal. This approach offers a robust solution for purifying gases in various applications, ensuring a cleaner and safer environment.
Value Proposition
- Efficient gas contaminant removal
- Versatile for various applications
- Reduced environmental impact
Publications
Flow-through catalytic membrane reactors for the destruction of a chemical warfare simulant: Dynamic performance aspects, Motamedhashemi et al., 2016.
Applications
- Removal of gas contaminants in sectors including industrial processing and counterterrorism
Stage of Development
- Proof of concept demonstrated
- Available for licensing