Developing advanced technologies to accelerate carbon neutrality and circularity
Nitto's Carbon Capture Technology
A membrane-based, point-source carbon capture system
The document describes a novel decarbonization method to lower Scope l
emissions by removing the GHG CO2 from post-combustion flue gas emissions.
Download Nitto's whitepaper on its proprietary CO₂ capture systems
Publish Date: March 2026
Nitto has developed a compact, modular membrane-based carbon capture technology that efficiently captures CO₂ from small to mid-sized exhaust sources, demonstrated in a pilot project using boiler exhaust gas.
This CCUS technology adds to the suite of solutions helping drive progress toward net‑zero emissions by 2050.
A new carbon capture technology that contributes to the reduction of post-combustion GHG emissions. The modular membrane-based gas separation technology provides a new tool to reduce Scope l emissions, suitable for small to mid-sized exhaust sources for the realization of Net-Zero targets.
Nitto's Carbon Capture System
An overview of Nitto's membrane-based, post combustion carbon capture technology can be downloaded with the following link:
Download brochure about CO₂ capture systems
Publish Date: March 2026
In the context of carbon capture, utilization, and storage(CCUS), Nitto's new membrane-based carbon capture system adds a new element to the available decarbonization technologies to combat GHG emissions.
The new gas separation membrane modules are built on decades of experience from Nitto's water treatment technologies.
The proprietary membrane coating formulation enhances both gas separation efficiency and throughput.
The volume production of the membrane elements adheres to Nitto's highest standards of quality assurance.
Nitto is conducting CO₂ separation verification testing its Shiga plant in Japan, a key manufacturing base which supports Nitto's membrane manufacturing. The pilot demonstration system separates low concentrations of CO₂ contained in the combustion exhaust gasses emitted from a boiler unit at the production plant. The demonstration equipment consists of eight-inch size elements, heat exchangers for cooling gasses and a vacuum pump to power the separation process.
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Nitto Denko designed its own proprietary CO₂ capture simulation software. Based on the site-specific flue gas emission conditions, such as CO₂ content and flow rate as well as the target gas separation objectives, i.e., CO₂ permeate purity and recovery rate, the carbon capture performance can be assessed.
Through joint research with an overseas academic institution, Nitto has established a unique CO₂ conversion catalyst technology.
Nitto has launched an initiative to produce green formic acid from biomass-derived CO₂.
This effort aims the introduction of carbon-negative formic acid for the livestock industry.
Reference: https://www.nitto.com/jp/en/press/2023/1219_02.jsp
Nitto is developing a new wastewater treatment membrane technology that selectively removes organic solvent contaminations.
Focusing on Isopropyl alcohol (IPA), a common solvent used in the microelectronics and pharmaceutical industry, solvent contaminations can be selectively removed from wastewater streams. The separated IPA enables the recovery of the solvent as well as the water reclamation. Nitto is currently conducting in-house demonstrations of this technology as an example to its dedication towards circular economy.
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