Membrane systems research group (Energy & Environment) has recently been launched at the Department of Chemical Engineering, COMSATS University Lahore. The research group offers a membrane technology platform where preparation and testing of membranes are carried out for variety of applications. Our research group pursues both fundamental and applied research related to the membrane- based separat
ions particularly CO2 capture. The main emphasis of this research group is on membrane development, mostly polymer based, often with addition of fillers to obtain mixed matrix membranes. At the level of membrane characterization, membrane modules are being designed for the performance screening of membranes for different applications. The expertise of the personnel within the group are being used to prepare ‘state-of-the-art’ research reviewing latest developments in the area of hydrogen purification. Several research proposals are being prepared such as ‘Development of next generation mixed matrix membranes for CO2 capture’ and ‘Development of membrane research facility for gas and liquid separations’. Collaborations:
* Center of Surface Chemistry and Catalysis, KU Leuven, Belgium
* Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China.
* School of Chemical and Material Sciences, NUST, Pakistan.
* Department of Chemistry, LUMS School of Engineering, Pakistan.
