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Esep, a provider of membrane separation systems using nano-ceramics, announced on the 5th that it has received an undisclosed amount of investment from the Niterra Hydrogen Forest Fund, a partnership between NGK Spark Plug (Niterra) and Global Brain. Based on its core technology of controlling ceramics at the nano level, Esep develops nano-ceramic separation membranes and offers membrane separation systems that enable energy-efficient separation compared to traditional distillation and adsorption-based processes. The company is advancing demonstrations for implementation, targeting use in chemical and energy plants with high CO2 emissions. The company’s distinctive feature is its ability to design ceramic materials at the nano level, allowing it to address areas that were challenging for conventional membranes, such as the separation of organic solvents. Furthermore, Esep is working on developing a membrane reactor that generates green methanol from CO2 and hydrogen, aiming to integrate separation and reaction to achieve both energy efficiency and CO2 reduction. According to the company, it has already received inquiries from many major chemical manufacturers, and demonstrations for implementation are underway. Moving forward, Global Brain plans to collaborate with NGK Spark Plug (Niterra) to support Esep’s business growth, with the company planning to accelerate demonstrations and advance the development of practical applications for its membrane reactor. via PR TIMES
