Our internationally-renowned Research and Development team is continuously evaluating membrane technologies for chemical, medical and industrial applications. Here are a few of our innovations:

Petrochemical – Olefin/Paraffin Separation
Imtex’s patented olefin/paraffin separation technology is a game-changer in the petrochemical industry. It has been shown to cut energy costs and GHG emissions by up to 30% to 90%, with significantly lower capital and maintenance costs.

A typical large ethylene or propylene plant could save millions in energy costs each year and reduce annual GHG emissions by hundreds of thousands of tonnes.

This facilitated transport membrane is the first commercially viable technology for this application, with dramatic economic and environmental benefits that will quickly set new standards for productivity and quality.

  • Stand-alone Applications: Cuts energy costs and GHG emissions by up to 90%.
  • Hybrid Applications: Cuts GHG emissions and energy costs by 30%.

Industrial – Chemical Recovery
Imtex membranes are also used for chemical recovery, such as:

  • Alcohol-water separation
  • Solvent recovery and recycling

Membranes can be deployed in pervaporation or perstraction modes.

Medical and Industrial – Oxygen Concentration
This Imtex technology increases the concentration of the oxygen content in air,
for use in many applications, including:

  • Medical breathing apparatus technology for those with respiratory diseases
  • Industrial combustion
  • Automotive engines

This patent-pending membrane technology is used to increase the concentration of oxygen in the air. The technology includes the membrane itself as well as a unique system configuration to maximize performance.

The system configuration can also be used with other oxygen-concentrating membranes.