Valencia, June 8, 2023 – The Materials and Sustainability Technology Group (MATS) held the 2nd Seminar on the Design of Polymeric Membranes for Environmental Applications, within the framework of the research projects CARBONBRANE and METHBRANE.
The event took place at the School of Engineering (ETSE) of the University of Valencia, bringing together researchers and students interested in emerging technologies for environmental sustainability.
The day began with a joint presentation of the CARBONBRANE and METHBRANE projects by principal investigators José Badia and Marta Izquierdo, who emphasized the complementarity of both research lines in the context of industrial decarbonization.
The seminar addressed innovative technical topics such as:
- The preparation of flat PVDF membranes induced by NIPS, using glycol and polyethylene glycol as pore-forming agents, presented by Alex Devallee.
- The fabrication of superhydrophobic membranes via electrospinning, presented by Félix Montero, highlighting their potential for gas separation and wastewater treatment applications.
A joint technical review of the actions developed in both projects was also conducted, along with the presentation of impact, transfer, and training plans, key elements for bringing these innovations from the lab to industry.
The event concluded with an open discussion, a group photo outside the ETSE, and an informal lunch that encouraged networking among the participants.
The seminar is part of projects funded by the Ministry of Science and Innovation, the State Research Agency, the European Regional Development Fund (FEDER), and the NextGenerationEU/PRTR plan. The CARBONBRANE (PID2021-1224950A-100) and METHBRANE (TED2021-131276A-I00) projects focus on developing advanced membranes for the capture of CO₂ and CH₄, contributing to the global challenge of energy transition and environmental sustainability.
