This National Science Foundation (NSF) Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (CFDA 47.084) Phase I Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) project grant, awarded to Avanpore LLC on Oct 1, 2024 for $275,000, aims to develop a novel membrane separation technology for energy-efficient purification and recovery of small molecules from industrial process streams. The project will create functionalized nanoporous membranes from commercial polymers to enable organic solvent nanofiltration (OSNF) and organic solvent reverse osmosis (OSRO) processes, which consume less energy compared to distillation. The goal is to address the market need for efficient separation and recovery of products on the molecular level across industries such as chemicals, petrochemicals, and pharmaceuticals. The broader impact of this project is the potential to significantly enhance filtration capabilities and reduce the environmental impact of purification and recovery processes by increasing energy efficiency.
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