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This project aims at developing composite and surface functionalized membranes using nanoparticles and platelets  such as graphene oxide (GO), TiO₂ and others. The new membranes will be tested in different membrane reactors for optimization of its performance in removing micropollutants from waste streams.

The objective of this project is developing hybrid membrane separation for treatment and reuse of industrial wastewater with focus on recovering value added materials such as solvents using membrane pervaporation and recycle water to improve process profitability. Novel membrane cleaning approaches based on standing vortices will be investigated to minimize fouling and increase flux to achieve near membrane self-cleaning conditions. Integrated membrane systems can provide a robust barrier to many micropollutants including trace transitional metals. On the other hand, advanced oxidation technology using for example, photocatalysis and UV-oxidation, can be very effective in removing micropollutants and nutrients..

Develop new generation of emulsification techniques for the production of micro- and nanoemulsions with tailored properties for applications such as photocatalysis, drug delivery, and green products. This involves investigation of the effect of the latter on emulsification using different materials It also involves theoretical analysis for prediction of emulsion characteristics using CFD techniques.

Membrane separation is being used increasingly in many application including both gas and liquid phase separations. Flux decline due to fouling and concentration polarization is the main limitation of the technique. The objective of this research is to investigate surface geometry modification and generation of secondary flows as a method to overcome the above problem and to achieve a "self cleaning" system.

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