Past Events

Selective separation of like-charged ions remains a critical challenge in applications such as water treatment and resource recovery. Electrochemical membrane-based separations offer a promising pathway to address this challenge, but a limited fundamental understanding of ion transport in charged polymer membranes hampers the development of highly selective materials. Inspired by the extensive history of specific ion effects (SIEs) in polyelectrolyte solutions, we examined the role SIEs play in governing ion transport through water-swollen charged polymer membranes (ion-exchange membranes or IEMs).

"Resolving Molten Salt Structures with Ab Initio Molecular Dynamics-Based Raman Spectral Simulations"

In this talk, Dr. Baker will trace the development of membrane separation technology and suggest some still open applications where further developments are possible.

"Molecular Scale Modeling of Polymer Electrolytes"

"Engineering adsorptive membranes for the targeted capture of contaminants and resources from water"

Sustainability & Scale-up: an evolution in polymeric membrane manufacturing using green solvents and slot die coating for water treatment. CPE 2.222 or by Zoom: 828 685 7838

Piran R. Kidambi, Ph.D., Harrington Faculty Fellow at The University of Texas at Austin and Assistant Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Mechanical Engineering at Vanderbilt University (on-leave) will present, "Nanoscale Mass Transport in 2D and 1D Nanomaterials for Energy, Environment and Healthcare". Friday, March 7, 2024, 1-2PM CDT in EER 3.646 or by Zoom 828 685 7838.

Chris Evans, Ph.D., Associate Professor in Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Leveraging dynamic covalent bonds for control of mass and ion transport in polymer networks. February 15th, EER 3.640/3.642 or by Zoom: 828 685 7838

New Opportunities for Membrane Technology in the Production of Next Generation Gene Therapies January 31st, 1:00 – 2:00pm CDT, EER 3.640/3.642 or on Zoom: 828 685 7838

November 21, 2024, 1:00 – 2:00pm CDT, EER 3.640/3.642 or by Zoom: 828 685 7838