BASF and Abu Dhabi in joint gas research
29 Nov 2013
BASF and the Petroleum Institute (PI) of Abu Dhabi today announced their intention to collaborate on gas treatment research.
Through this collaboration the chemicals firm and PI aim to develop new processes for removing aggressive sulfur compounds from acid gases.
The research activities of BASF and PI will focus on methods that show a favorable energy balance.
One example is the use of membranes, which are being utilised today to remove hydrogen sulfide (H2S) and carbon dioxide (CO2) from acid gases.
Another research target will be on exploring the use of adsorbents to develop methods with low energy consumption.
Adsorbents are usually porous substances that are insoluble in water. Their large surface area enables them to bond with other molecules through physical forces.
“With decades of practical experience in many areas of gas treatment and its focus on innovation, BASF is a much appreciated research partner for us,” said Professor Dr. Ahmed Abdalla, Department Deputy Chair and Associate Professor, PI, managing the adsorbent development part of the project.
