Development of membrane reactor using microporous membrane

由于传统的节能方法已经接近成熟，进一步提高效率需要开发一种基于新原理的工艺。在这项研究中，我们开发了一种创新的反应分离系统，即膜反应器，将固体催化剂和分离膜相结合。特别是为了提高膜的稳定性和渗透分离性能，我们开发了一种高稳定微孔膜的基础技术，这是提高膜反应器性能的首要任务之一。因此，我们成功地开发出了一种新型微孔膜，其稳定性和渗透分离性能远远超过了传统的分离膜。

Since conventional energy saving methods are almost mature, further improvement of efficiency requires development of a process based on a novel principal. In this study, we developed an innovative reaction and separation system, or membrane reactor, combining solid catalyst and separation membrane. In particular, we developed a fundamental technology of highly stable microporous membranes for improving stability and permeation and separation performance of separation membrane, which was one of prime tasks for improving performance of membrane reactor. As a result, we succeeded in a development of a novel microporous membrane with stability and permeation and separation performance highly outweighing conventional separation membranes.