Projects
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| Reference Number | EP/K016946/1 | |
| Title | Graphene-based membranes | |
| Status | Completed | |
| Energy Categories | Not Energy Related 85%; Other Power and Storage Technologies(Energy storage) 5%; Hydrogen and Fuel Cells(Fuel Cells) 5%; Fossil Fuels: Oil Gas and Coal(CO2 Capture and Storage, CO2 capture/separation) 5%; |
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| Research Types | Basic and strategic applied research 100% | |
| Science and Technology Fields | PHYSICAL SCIENCES AND MATHEMATICS (Chemistry) 65%; PHYSICAL SCIENCES AND MATHEMATICS (Metallurgy and Materials) 25%; PHYSICAL SCIENCES AND MATHEMATICS (Computer Science and Informatics) 10%; |
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| UKERC Cross Cutting Characterisation | Not Cross-cutting 100% | |
| Principal Investigator |
Dr PM Budd Chemistry University of Manchester |
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| Award Type | Standard | |
| Funding Source | EPSRC | |
| Start Date | 01 July 2013 | |
| End Date | 30 June 2018 | |
| Duration | 60 months | |
| Total Grant Value | £2,839,350 | |
| Industrial Sectors | Materials sciences | |
| Region | North West | |
| Programme | Manufacturing : Manufacturing | |
| Investigators | Principal Investigator | Dr PM Budd , Chemistry, University of Manchester |
| Other Investigator | Dr A Vijayaraghavan , Computer Science, University of Manchester Dr AP Jivkov , Engineering and Physical Sciences, University of Manchester Dr BD Grieve , Electrical & Electronic Engineering, University of Manchester Dr IA Kinloch , Materials, University of Manchester Dr SJ Haigh , Materials, University of Manchester Dr C Casiraghi , Chemistry, University of Manchester Dr FR Siperstein , Chemical Engineering and Analytical Science, University of Manchester Dr SLM Schroeder , Chemical Engineering and Analytical Science, University of Manchester Dr S Holmes , Chemical Engineering and Analytical Science, University of Manchester Dr P Carbone , Chemical Engineering and Analytical Science, University of Manchester Professor T Roberts , Engineering,Chemical and Petroleum, University of Calgary, Canada |
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| Industrial Collaborator | Project Contact , Akzo Nobel Project Contact , National Research Council (CNR), Italy Project Contact , Biocleave Limited Project Contact , Crown Packaging Plc Project Contact , C-Tech Innovation Ltd Project Contact , Syngenta Project Contact , ITM Power PLC Project Contact , IF Sensing Ltd Project Contact , Pervatech B.V., The Netherlands Project Contact , ACAL Energy Ltd Project Contact , DSTL - Defence Science and Technology Laboratory |
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| Abstract | Membranes containing functionalized or pristine graphene offer remarkable potential for selective uptake and transport of molecular or ionic species. For example, research at the University of Manchester (UoM) has shown that graphene oxide (GO) laminate membranes exhibit unimpeded water permeation while being impermeable to organic liquids, vapours and gases. Building on UoM expertise in graphene and novel membrane materials, a range of membranes will be developed for application in the areas of:(1) Molecular separations. Cost-effective and energy-efficient processes for separation of liquid (e.g. recovery of bioalcohols) or gaseous (e.g. CO2 capture from flue gas) mixtures.(2) Selective barriers. In defence, protection from toxic agents for personnel and installations. In food packaging, maintaining food quality.(3) Ionic conductors. Better and more economic membranes for fuel cells and other electrochemical applications.(4) Sensors. Sensitization layers in photonic sensors for disease detection (e.g., renal disease, diabetes) and biomimetic membranes in electronic sensors for detecting the action of agricultural pests. The research programme is driven by the engineering requirements for economic processing into membranes on a variety of substrates, including flat-sheet, tubular, hollow-fibre and monolith supports. Filtration, casting, dip-coating and spray-coating methods will be applied and scaled-up for deposition from aqueous or organic dispersions. Chemical vapour deposition will be used where necessary. Polymer/graphene mixed matrix membranes will also be prepared, utilising a range of high performance membrane polymers invented at UoM (polymers of intrinsic microporosity, PIMs). Membranes will be fully characterized using state-of-the-art techniques, including Raman spectroscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and high resolution transmission electron microscopy, and relationships will be established between structure at the nano-scale and performance under conditions of use. Computer simulation methods will be established to provide a fundamental insight into the formation, structure and performance of graphene-based membranes, and to guide membrane development for specific applications. Company partners will contribute to the management of the project and will assist in assessing membrane performance in identified application areas. The most promising materials and applications will be selected for intensive development in the final two years of the five year programme. Intellectual property arising from the programme will be exploited as appropriate through UoM's technology transfer company and with suitable partners | |
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| Added to Database | 16/08/13 | |
