High temperature membrane separation techniques have been applied to gas mixtures involved in coal utilization. For coal gasification, H[sub 2]S has been removed from the syn-gas stream, split into hydrogen which enriches the syn-gas, and sulfur which can be condensed from an inert gas sweep stream. For coal combustion, SO[sub 2] has been separated from the flue gas, with concentrated SO[sub 3] produced as a by-product. Both processes appear economically viable but each requires fundamental improvements: both the H[sub 2]S cell and the SO[sub 2] cell require more efficient membranes and the H[sub 2]S cell needs a more efficient anode. Membranes will be fabricated by either hot-pressing, impregnation of sintered bodies, or tape casting. Research conducted during the present quarter is highlighted, with an emphasis on progress towards these goals.