Membrane Technology Workshop
July 24, 2012
At the Membrane Technology Workshop (held July 24, 2012, in Rosemont, IL), stakeholders from industry and academia explored the status of membrane research and development (R&D). Participants discussed R&D barriers, emerging applications, and advanced membrane technologies in commercial and industrial applications. Presenters provided an overview of the DOE Advanced Manufacturing Office, results of previous membrane workshops, and current and emerging trends for membrane technology. Please send questions or suggestions to bob.gemmer@ee.doe.gov.
Summary Report
Workshop Proceedings
- Presentations
- Membrane Technology Workshop Overview

Bob Gemmer, DOE Advanced Manufacturing Office - Review of Historical Membrane Workshop Results

Sharon Robinson, Oak Ridge National Laboratory - Industrial Concepts for Membrane-Based Separations

Shawn Feist, The Dow Chemical Company - Use of Membranes in Non-Traditional Applications and Emerging Markets

Zissis Dardas, United Technologies Research Center - Requirements for Membrane Systems

Charles Page, Air Products - Membrane Applications

Shekar Balagopal, Ceramatec - Challenges in Bio-Inspired Membranes

Jun Liu, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory - Economic Large-Scale Advanced Membrane & Sorbent Strategies

William Koros, Georgia Institute of Technology
- Membrane Technology Workshop Overview