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Porous Composite Membrane Platform for High‑Efficiency Solvent Extraction

Porous Composite Membrane Platform for High‑Efficiency Solvent Extraction (Porous Composite Membrane for Solvent Extraction, Tech ID: 21‑017)

Technology Overview: This technology introduces a porous composite membrane engineered for efficient solvent extraction processes. The membrane architecture enhances mass transfer while maintaining selectivity and mechanical stability. The system is applicable to chemical separations, environmental remediation, and solvent recovery applications, offering improved efficiency over conventional extraction techniques.

Industry Pain Point: Traditional solvent extraction processes are energy‑intensive and inefficient for low‑concentration targets.

NJIT Solution: This membrane enables high‑efficiency extraction with reduced energy and solvent usage.

Key Features & Advantages

  • Enhanced mass transfer and selectivity
  • Reduced energy and solvent consumption
  • Durable composite membrane structure
  • Scalable for industrial processes

Development Stage: TRL 4–5 – Laboratory validation demonstrated.

Target Markets

  • Chemical processing
  • Environmental remediation
  • Solvent recovery systems

Market Opportunity

  • Global solvent recovery market (2026): ~$12B
  • CAGR: ~7–8%
  • Projected market size (2035): ~$22–24B

Commercial & IP Details

Inventors: Lydia Rodrigues, Kamalesh Sirkar

Patent Information:
Category(s):
Water, Membranes & Environmental Solutions
For Information, Contact:
Ikechukwu Nwabufo
IP Licensing & Marketing Manager
in49@njit.edu
Inventors:
Kamalesh Sirkar
Lydia Rodrigues
Kirk Weisbrod
John Ahern
Keywords:
Chemical Processing
Environmental Remediation
membrane filtration
Patent Pending
Solvent Recovery Systems