To realize sustainable growth, the energy demand and environmental impact of chemical processes need to be reduced. Multifunctional membrane reactors (MRs) are a feasible way to shift the industrial catalysis towards novel intensified processes, since they combine a chemical reaction with a membrane-based separation. Compared to traditional, sequential reaction-separation systems, MRs require less energy, show increased productivity and reduced by-product formation, easier down-and up-stream processing, compact process equipment as well as the possibility of heat recovery and catalyst recycling.

Membrane reactors: Advanced systems for intensified chemical processes

Fontananova E;Drioli E
2014

Abstract

To realize sustainable growth, the energy demand and environmental impact of chemical processes need to be reduced. Multifunctional membrane reactors (MRs) are a feasible way to shift the industrial catalysis towards novel intensified processes, since they combine a chemical reaction with a membrane-based separation. Compared to traditional, sequential reaction-separation systems, MRs require less energy, show increased productivity and reduced by-product formation, easier down-and up-stream processing, compact process equipment as well as the possibility of heat recovery and catalyst recycling.
2014
Istituto per la Tecnologia delle Membrane - ITM
Catalytic membrane
Membrane reactors
Process intensification
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