Matthew Merrill

Title: Matthew Merrill and Carbon-Separation Membrane Innovation.

Introduction

Matthew Merrill is an inventor associated with Roanoke, Virginia, and Luna Labs USA, LLC. His patent work addresses membrane technology for separating carbon dioxide from carbon-containing gas streams.

Latest Patents

Merrill is named on 1 patent: “Enhanced Dual Phase Membranes for Separating Carbon from Carbon-Containing Feed Gases and Separation Methods Using the Same.” The invention describes a porous support with connected pores containing a liquefiable ion-transport phase. That phase includes at least one alkali metal hydroxide and an oxide ion-transport agent that supplies borate, nitrate, phosphate, vanadate, niobate, or sulfate ions. The hydroxide may be sodium, potassium, lithium, rubidium, or cesium hydroxide, or a mixture of these compounds. The patent describes an oxide ion-transport agent concentration of about 1 to 30 molar percent and notes that the membrane may enable carbon dioxide separation at substantially lower operating temperatures.

Career Highlights

Merrill’s listed patent reflects work on materials and processes for gas separation. The disclosed membrane combines a porous solid support with an ion-transport phase designed to facilitate carbon dioxide separation.

Collaborations

Merrill is associated with Luna Labs USA, LLC. Jesse Kelly is identified as a coworker.

Conclusion

Matthew Merrill’s patent focuses on dual-phase membrane technology intended to improve carbon dioxide separation from feed gases, including through operation at lower temperatures.