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In order to meet Navy’s need, ChromoLogic LLC (CL) proposes to develop a Membrane Contactor based CO2 Absorbing Module (MC-CAM) to maintain CO2 concentration of CCR in a safe range (<0.4%). The expected outcome is that MC-CAM system will be integrated smoothly into the existing SCUBA systems providing endurance for over 10 hours. The innovative microstructure, high surface area to package volume ratio, and novel catalyst application enable the design to be compacted to at least 60% of the commercial canisters. The MC-CAM is ruggedized and reusable, primarily based on physical absorption, and designed to protect divers from hypercapnia without any preventive maintenance. The proposed concept has been validated in Phase I and a high-fidelity full-size prototype will be fabricated and demonstrated at Navy facility.