Topic: Desalination technologies by membrane separation

Lecturer: Prof. Wojciech Kujawski, Nicolaus Copernicus University, Toruń

Time: November 8, 2024 (Friday), 14:00, UTC+8

Venue: Lecture Hall of the International School of Materials Science and Engineering, Mafangshan West Campus

Organizers: Shicheng Student Community of WUT, School of Materials Science and Engineering

Biography: 

Prof. Wojciech Kujawski is currently a full professor and the head of the Department of Physical Chemistry and Physical Chemistry of Polymers in Faculty of Chemistry at Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń. His research professional has over 35 years in education, research, and cooperation with diverse external companies. He has been the President of Polish Membrane Society (2015–2018,2019-2023), member of Council of European Membrane Society (2009-2012 and 2015-2018), Treasurer of World Association of Membrane Societies(2017-2020).  He has contributed 180 papers and over 190 conferences (SCOPUS:H=39; Google Scholar: H=44, H10=123). His main research interest is related to membrane separation processes, membranes in food processing, ionic liquids for task specific membranes - HT PEMFC, ion-exchange membranes, bio-polymers, fossil and bio-fuels, bio-energy, as well as the modification and functionalization of polymeric and ceramic membranes.

Abstract: 

This talk will base on the global water scarcity, present the various desalination strategies by using membrane separation, including membrane distillation, pervaporation and other recent techniques. The talk will also present their development history, mechanism, advantages and challenges, as well as frontier researches. Moreover, the talk will present some achievements related to membrane desalination.

Rewritten by: Mei Mengqi

Edited by: Li Tiantian

Source: School of Materials Science and Engineering