Developing separating membranes for selective recovery of CO2
Graduate School of Science and Engineering (Engineering) Chemistry and Biotechnology Program
Associate Professor
KANEKO Yoshiro
Background and objectives of activities
In Order to control global warming, there is an urgent need to reduce CO2 and other greenhouse gases. In order to achieve the targets set in the Paris Agreement, conventional emission reduction measures alone are not sufficient, and it is essential to implement GHG reduction measures based on technologies that reduce CO2 already dispersed into the atmosphere (negative emission technologies). We are participating in one of the projects (project manager: Prof. Shigenori Fujikawa, Kyushu University) aiming to achieve the goal4 of the "Moon Shot Type R&D System" established by the Council for Science, Technology and Innovation (CSTI): "Realization of sustainable resource recycling for global environmental regeneration by 2050. The company is conducting research.
Summary of Activities
Developing new separation membranes for the selective capture of CO2 from the atmosphere. In particular, we are investigating the development of an efficient CO2 selective layer that can be coated on the surface of the membrane.
Expected Benefits
This research is expected to contribute to global warming mitigation.