We bring membrane technology closer to industry

EMI Twente conducts research on behalf of industrial clients spread around the world.

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Why work with us:

250 + Years of accumulated experience
160 + Clients spread around the world
600 + Projects for various international clients
60 + Colleagues within 7 research groups

Every boundary pushed. Every challenge tackled.

Every boundary pushed. Every challenge tackled. At EMI Twente, we are at the forefront of membrane technology, where innovation and precision come together. With more than 500 successful projects worldwide and 35 years of experience, we bring technology directly to industry – smarter than ever before.

Whether you are looking for advanced polymers, innovative membranes or pioneering transport phenomena, we have the expertise and tools to transform your processes. We do more than research; we collaborate. Each project is pragmatic, fully tailored and confidential to your industrial needs. With us, you are assured that the intellectual property remains entirely yours.

What we have done for our clients

PB Your filter factory: In depth membrane analysis for custom build modules

PB build custom water filtration modules using various types of hollow fibers. EMI Twente assists with detailed characterization of these membranes.

Sartorius: Innovating the future of filtration technology

The new product development department for hollow fiber membrane technologies adds the technology of tangential flow filtration (TFF) with hollow fiber membranes.

RHDHV: NaOH recovery using NF membranes

EMI Twente BV conducted a successful membrane pilot test for the powerful Biophree technology where NaOH could be recovered from regeneration liquids.

Aqualung: Scaling up carbon capture

EMI Twente is proud to collaborate with Aqualung, a company revolutionizing the field of carbon capture with its innovative, non-pressurized gas separation membrane technology. This partnership leverages the strengths of both organizations to accelerate the development and scaling of cutting-edge solutions for a sustainable future.

Chevron: Understanding of the separation performance of the cellulose triacetate membranes

This project aims to provide a thorough understanding of the separation performance of the cellulose triacetate (CTA) membrane material in humid high H2S natural gas feed streams.

Dairy producer: What is hiding in our membrane elements?

A food industry manufacturer faced issues with their water recuperation system, prompting an investigation through a membrane autopsy. The result: identification of the root cause of the failure, enabling the implementation of effective solutions to prevent future occurrences.

Innomem: large scale hollow fiber membrane module potting

Parker Hannifin asked us within the Innomem framework to investigate suitable adhesive systems for large scale module potting using our large scale centrifuge.

Syensqo Specialty Polymers: Translating dip coating into continuous coating for TFC-membranes

Thin Film Composite (TFC) hollow fiber membranes are essential for applications such as gas separation, water treatment, and wastewater purification. The increasing industrial demand for longer fibers necessitates a shift from laboratory-scale dip-coating methods to continuous coating techniques.

CATCO2NVERS: CO2 to chemicals

The overall idea of CATCO2NVERS is to reduce greenhouse gasses emissions by transforming CO2  gas  into five added-value chemicals: glyoxylic acid (GA), lactic acid (LA), furan dicarboxylic methyl ester (FDME), cyclic carbonated fatty acid methyl esters (CCFAMEs) and bio-methanol via different innovative processes. This project brought different academic, research institutes and industrial partners together to research the […]

iCAREPLAST: Pyrolysis Liquid Purification

The iCAREPLAST project tackled the challenge of cost and energy-efficient recycling of non-recyclable plastics and composites from urban waste. By converting heterogeneous plastic mixtures into valuable chemicals, including (alkyl)aromatics, through sequential catalytic and separation processes, the project showcased the transformative potential of innovative chemical recycling.

GENESIS: Advancing Membrane Technology for CO₂ Capture

The European Union has invested €7.9 million in the groundbreaking GENESIS project, dedicated to the development, scaling, and demonstration of two cutting-edge membrane technologies for CO₂ capture. This ambitious initiative unites research centers, large enterprises, and SMEs from across Europe.

A EMI Twente worker investigating a membrane module to observe any fouling.
A static hollow fiber dipcoater.

We work for clients all over the world

Your goals, our expertise.

Every boundary pushed. Every challenge tackled. At EMI Twente, we are at the forefront of membrane technology, where innovation and precision come together. With more than 500 successful projects worldwide and 30+ years of experience, we bring technology directly to industry – smarter than ever before.