Membrane Technology Research

Novel Membrane Materials

• New polymers for water applications.

• Nano-composite membranes.

• Catalytic membranes.

• Membrane absorbers.

• Biocatalytic membranes.

• Electrochemical membrane.

Retention & Fouling Mechanisms

• Natural organic matter & micropollutant removal.

• Ion removal and desalination mechanisms.

• Speciation and solute-solute interactions in environmental matrices (real waters).

• Fouling characterization and management.

• Retention, absorption and fouling filtration protocol development.

System Development & Applications

• Renewable energy powered membrane technologies.

• Hybrid processes (e.g. adsorption, nanotechnology, advanced oxidation).

• Water Reuse & Desalination.

• Membranes in international development.

• Membrane system operation & maintenance.