Process Equipment Update
Nanotechnology is at the heart of many new developments, enabling process companies to manufacture products as diverse as novel fuel storage units, organic light emitting diodes (OLEDS), and more efficient tyres.
Die Nanotechnik steht im Mittelpunkt vieler neuer Entwicklungen, dank ihr können Prozessunternehmen so verschiedene Produkte wie neuartige Brennstofflagereinheiten, organische Leuchtdioden (OLED) und effizientere Reifen herstellen.
La nanotechnologie est au cœur de nombreuses nouvelles évolutions, ce qui permet aux sociétés de transformation de fabriquer des produits aussi divers que des espaces de stockage de carburant novateurs, des diodes électroluminescentes organiques (OLED), et des pneus plus efficaces.
Advances in
nanotechnology drive process improvements
G
erman chemical company BASF is focused on maintaining its global reputation as an expert in both metal
organic framework (MOF) materials research and large-scale MOF materials production. MOFs allow storage of natural gas and other gases such as hydrogen. They can also be used in gas purification, gas separation and in catalysis. Among the benefits cited for natural
gas storage are potentially increased vehicle range and the ability to operate vehicle fuel storage tanks at lower pressures. BASF is testing a range of light- and heavy-duty vehicles in the USA and Europe, equipped with MOF materials-based fuel systems. The company says that one
interesting aspect of this is transport fleets that could benefit from a lower cost fuelling infrastructure. Operating at medium pressures (around 1,500 psi) could provide substantial capital and operating cost savings. MOFs would be
a key enabler for that segment to provide adequate range. Depending on range requirements, virtually any vehicle could benefit from this approach. Another focus for BASF’s
nanotechnology work is organic light emitting diodes (OLEDs). These are displays made from organic semiconductor materials that can be more energy efficient than liquid crystal displays (LCDs). Their colour rendering is more vivid and they allow thin and flexible displays. These have to cover a broader colour spectrum than lighting elements. In particular, BASF is developing materials that generate deep blue light and are crucial in this field and the company holds broad key intellectual property for the most promising class of materials. In a very different use of
nanotechnology, the company has developed Master X-Seed, a product that allows very finely dispersed synthetically produced crystal speed hardening (CSH) crystals to be added to concrete in a ready-made suspension
The vast internal surface area and high porosity of BASF’s MOFs allow efficient gas storage and significantly expand tank capacity.
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