ÃÛÌÒTV the project
This project will develop an integrated membrane electrochemical system (MES) for efficient lithium separation and COâ‚‚ capture. By combining advanced membrane materials development with electrochemical process design and optimisation, it aims to deliver a transformative solution for sustainable resource recovery and carbon management.
The global transition toward net-zero emissions and sustainable resource use demands innovative technologies to address pressing environmental challenges. Two key priorities in this effort are lithium recovery and carbon dioxide (COâ‚‚) capture. Lithium is critical for battery technologies driving the clean energy transition, while effective COâ‚‚ mitigation is essential for combating climate change. This project aims to develop an integrated membrane electrochemical system (MES) for efficient lithium separation and COâ‚‚ capture, offering a transformative approach to resource recovery and carbon management.
The research will focus on developing advanced membranes for selective ion separation in electrochemical processes. Novel materials, including porous organic frameworks and perovskite-based materials will be explored to synthesize lithium-selective membranes with enhanced performance and stability. These membranes will be employed in membrane-based electrochemical systems to enable efficient lithium extraction from sources such as brines and seawater.
In addition to materials development, the project will involve the design and optimisation of electrochemical processes. It will also explore the integration of lithium extraction and COâ‚‚ capture within a single electrochemical platform, providing an innovative solution for simultaneous resource recovery and carbon mitigation.
You will collaborate with interdisciplinary research teams and engage with industry partners to develop cutting-edge engineering solutions. You will have access to advanced experimental and characterisation facilities at the ÃÛÌÒTV.
