Membrane‑Based System for Ultrapurification of Organic Solvents (System for Ultrapurification of Organic Solvent, Tech ID: 22‑009)
Technology Overview: This technology introduces a membrane‑based Ultrapurification system designed to remove trace impurities from organic solvents. The system enables high‑selectivity separation of contaminants at low concentrations, making it suitable for applications requiring ultra‑high‑purity solvents. Compared to distillation or adsorption‑based methods, the membrane approach reduces energy consumption and operational complexity.
Industry Pain Point: Conventional solvent purification methods are energy‑intensive and inefficient for trace impurity removal.
NJIT Solution: This system enables energy‑efficient ultrapurification using advanced membrane separation.
Key Features & Advantages
- High‑selectivity impurity removal
- Lower energy usage than distillation
- Continuous purification capability
- Suitable for high‑purity applications
Development Stage: TRL 4–5 – Bench‑scale validation completed.
Target Markets
- Pharmaceutical manufacturing
- Semiconductor processing
- Specialty chemical production
Market Opportunity
- Global solvent purification market (2026): ~$6B
- CAGR: ~6–7%
- Projected market size (2035): ~$11–12B
Commercial & IP Details
Inventors: John Chau, Kamalesh Sirkar