Superhydrophobic thermally rearranged membranes for low-energy separation

该项目旨在利用新型聚合物化学和纳米纤维形态开发具有超疏水性的热重排膜。通过减少纳米纤维之间的水蒸气凝结，膜蒸馏中的水流量和溶剂中二氧化碳的气体流量都将增加；解决当前能源密集型过滤系统的缺点。该项目将通过推进具有成本效益和节能的饮用水生产和二氧化碳分离工艺，为澳大利亚社区带来重大利益，促进可持续发展。所开发的先进材料可以在当地制造，将提高我国现代制造业的能力。

This project aims to develop thermally rearranged membranes with superhydrophobicity using novel polymer chemistry and nanofibre morphology. Both water flowrate in membrane distillation and gas flowrate in carbon dioxide stripping from solvents will be increased by minimising the water vapor condensation between the nanofibers; resolving shortcomings in current energy-intensive filtration systems. This project will provide significant benefits to Australian communities by advancing cost-effective and energy-efficient potable water production and carbon dioxide separation processes for sustainable development. The advanced materials developed can be manufactured locally and will enhance our national capability in modern manufacturing.