Harnessing Membrane Chemistry for Next-Gen Separations

Rather than relying on pressure or temperature to accomplish separation, Ardent’s cutting edge Facilitated Transport Membranes rely on the chemistry of the membrane itself, significantly reducing the need for compression or large balance of plant. Combined with a rugged polymer backbone, Optiperm™ membranes are more energy-efficient, easier to operate, more poison resistant, and longer lasting than other membrane solutions.

No, while Ardent has spent years perfecting our membrane chemistry, we also have 20+ years of membrane manufacturing experience. Ardent has capabilities for chemistry, membrane prototypes, product development, system design and engineering. We cover the entire lifecycle of the membrane product.

Like all FTMs, Ardent’s Optiperm™ membranes require humidification. Ardent has developed a proprietary humidification system that ensures the membrane is properly humidified at the module level without adding humidification unit operations. Our system has been demonstrated commercially in the olefin-paraffin application.

Ardent offers a flexible platform design to meet the needs of different streams within your plant. Different feed pre-treatment options can easily be added to remove impurities such as hydrogen and aluminum.

Ardent provides both pervaporation (legacy) and facilitated transport membranes as part of our solutions. Ardent also has experience in different form factors of membranes: flat sheet, hollow fiber, and spiral wound.

Yes! Ardent produces 1000+ membrane units a year of varying sizes and applications. We have experience taking membranes from the lab bench to full commercial scale.