Thermally Stable, Molecular-Sieving Membrane for NH3 Recovery from H2 and N2 at High Temperature and High Pressure in Haber-Bosch Process | Available Intellectual Property | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Thermally Stable, Molecular-Sieving Membrane for NH3 Recovery from H2 and N2 at High Temperature and High Pressure in Haber-Bosch Process

RPI ID: 2020-030-401

Innovation Summary:
A zeolite membrane system is designed for selective recovery of ammonia from gas or liquid streams. The membrane is based on NAA-type zeolite, which offers high selectivity and permeability for ammonia molecules. It supports integration into industrial processes for fertilizer production and waste treatment. The method enables energy-efficient separation and recovery.

Challenges / Opportunities:
Ammonia recovery is critical for sustainable agriculture and environmental management. Conventional methods are energy-intensive and lack selectivity. This invention provides a membrane-based solution that reduces operational costs and improves recovery rates. It opens opportunities for circular economy applications and green manufacturing.

Key Benefits / Advantages:
✔ High ammonia selectivity
✔ Energy-efficient separation
✔ Scalable membrane design
✔ Supports industrial integration
✔ Enables sustainable recovery

Applications:
• Fertilizer production
• Waste treatment
• Chemical processing

Keywords:
#zeolitemembrane #ammoniarecovery #sustainablechemistry #membranetechnology #industrialseparation #greenmanufacturing

Intellectual Property:
US Patent Application, US20220387964A1, 2020-030-401, 18/277811, filed 18-Aug-2023

Patent Information:
Inventors:
Surya Padinjarekutt
Huazheng Li
Miao Yu
Keywords:
Ammonia
Energy
Haber-Bosch Process
inorganic membranes
Membranes
NH3 separation
zeolite
For Information, Contact:
Natasha Sanford
Licensing Associate
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
sanfon@rpi.edu