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Home > Impact > Funded Projects > Next Generation Water Purification Membranes
Membrane separation processes are attractive methods for wastewater treatment due to their distinct advantages over conventional techniques. However, the high susceptibility of membranes to fouling has restricted the development of sustainable and energy-efficient membrane processes. This research project will overcome this challenge by developing antifouling membranes using advanced functional nanomaterials called star-shaped block copolymers. These nanomaterials adhere firmly to the underlying substrates and effectively change the surface chemistry of the substrates, thus increasing fouling resistance without sacrificing permeation properties. These new materials are cheaper, more thermally tolerant and synthesized by a more straightforward and highly controlled process.