![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20080920093936im_/http://nsf.gov/images/x.gif) News From the Field New membrane Strips Carbon Dioxide from Natural Gas Faster and Better
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October 11, 2007
![Dr. Benny Freeman with researchers](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20080920093936im_/http://nsf.gov/news/other_images/eng_freeman_l.jpg) | A modified plastic material greatly improves the ability to separate global warming-linked carbon dioxide from natural gas as the gas is prepared for use, according to engineers at The University of Texas at Austin, who have analyzed the new plastic's performance. Full story |
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