Research Projects

The proposal focuses on developing functional nanomaterial-based thin-film nanocomposite membranes and mixed matrix membranes for the separation of industrial gases. The project aims to advance the synthesis and preparation of these membranes, improving their selectiveness and performance. The project aims to effectively purify flue and other industrial gases using membranes to remove acid pollutants like SO2, CO2, and NOX. The separation efficiency will be determined by assessing the effects of a single pollutant, interfering multiple pollutants, and pollutant concentration. The project will also set requirements for flue gas pre-treatment before membrane separation, focusing on other pollutants that may interfere with the process. The project will test complementary technologies for flue gas purification to achieve maximum efficiency and total pollutant removal by membrane separation. The study of separation processes and introducing necessary modifications will simplify existing technology to meet strict legal limits for air pollutants. The unique performance and chemical/physical and surface properties of new membranes for air purification for SO2, CO2, NOX removal will be tested. The proposal combines expertise in nanotechnology and membrane science, aiming to develop antifouling membrane materials with enhanced permeability on a large scale. The work is focused on thin-film nanocomposite membranes and mixed matrix membranes, and to the best of our knowledge, no group is working in India on these types of functional nanoparticles for the separation of industrial gases.