Description
The Los Alamos National Laboratory is seeking a partner for its EcoVer technology, a low-cost, chemically mechanically durable hydrocarbon-based membrane that performs similarly to PFAS alternatives. The membrane is designed for high mechanical properties and with a proprietary formula of additives for high chemical durability. The advantages of this technology include low CAPEX and OPEX, easy tuning for specific customer needs, no additional operational costs after purchase, and at least 60% more chemically durable than state-of-the-art membranes. The market applications for this technology include the rapidly growing field of hydrogen fuel cells and electrolyzers, as well as other ion exchange applications.
• The technology is designed for high mechanical properties and with a proprietary formula of additives for high chemical durability.
• The membrane has upscale potential in applications including AEMs, flow batteries, bio-reactors, selective ion recovery, and water treatment.
• The market for PFAS membranes is valued at $787.5 million for PEM membranes and $520 million for AEM membranes, with a CAGR of 5.6 percent.
• The technology has the potential to disrupt the $1.3B PFAS membrane industry.