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Institute of Membrane Research

Water shortages, climate change and energy transition: separation of substances plays a vital role in these challenges. We help provide solutions to these global problems at the Institute of Membrane Research by developing innovative membranes and membrane processes. This involves a holistic, interdisciplinary approach: it includes developing new materials, processing these materials into membranes as well as constructing pilot plants in which these systems are made ready for implementation. Environmentally friendly manufacturing processes are at the forefront of all of our activities. All steps are accompanied by comprehensive computer simulations. With the help of these digital twins, developing modern membrane systems can be considerably accelerated.

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Here is a brief overview of the areas in which our membrane research contributes to solutions to global challenges:

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Latest Publication

Published in the journal Polymer

Morphology and confinement effects on crystallization kinetics in polyethylene containing block copolymers

Authors: Maryam Safari, Connie Ocando, Yilong Liao, Markus Drechsler, Nina Volk, Roman Schaller, Martin Held, Volker Abetz, Holger Schmalz, Alejandro Müller

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Prof. Dr. Volker Abetz


Prof. Dr. Volker Abetz
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Latest Publication

Published in the journal
Membranes

Permeance of Condensable Gases in Rubbery Polymer Membranes at High Pressure

Authors: Karina Schuldt, Jelena Lillepärg, Jan Pohlmann, Torsten Brinkmann, Sergey Shishatskiy

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Dr. Torsten Brinkmann


Dr. Torsten Brinkmann
+49 (0)4152 87-2400 Email contact

Latest Publication

Published in the journal Journal of Advanced Manufacturing and Processing

Numerical and experimental investigation of the unexpected thickening effect during PolyActive™ coating of TFC membranes

Authors: Florian Brennecke, Juliana Clodt, Torsten Brinkmann, Volker Abetz

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Dr. Torsten Brinkmann


Dr. Torsten Brinkmann
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Latest Publication

Published in the journal Macromolecules

Amphiphilic block copolymers via blue-light-induced iniferter RAFT ab initio emulsion polymerization in water-alcoholic media

Authors: Lara Hub, Joachim Koll, Martin Held, Maryam Radjabian, Volker Abetz

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Dr. Maryam Radjabian


Dr. Maryam Radjabian
+49 (0)4152 87-2802 Email contact

Latest Publication

Published in the journal Journal of Membrane Science

Temperature stable, polymeric thin-film composite membrane for hydrogen separation

Authors: Maria de los Angeles Ramirez Kantun, Fynn Weigelt, Silvio Neumann, Sergey Shishatskiy, Torsten Brinkmann

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Dr. Torsten Brinkmann


Dr. Torsten Brinkmann
+49 (0)4152 87-2400 Email contact

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Dr. Torsten Brinkmann


Dr. Torsten Brinkmann
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Latest Publication

Veröffentlicht in der Zeitschrift Journal of Water Process Engineering

Electro-sorption and -desorption characteristics of electrically conductive polyacrylonitrile membranes to remove aqueous natural organic matter in dead-end ultrafiltration system

Authors: Muhammad Usman, Sarah Glass, Tomi Mantel, Volkan Filiz, Mathias Ernst

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Dr. Volkan Filiz


Dr. Volkan Filiz
+49 (0)4152 87-2425 Email contact

Latest Publication

Published in the journal Journal of Membrane Science

Engineering soft nanochannels in isoporous block copolymer nanofiltration membranes for ion separation

Authors: Zhenzhen Zhang, Md. Mushfequr Rahman, Ivonne Ternes, Barbara Bajer, Volker Abetz

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Md. Mushfequr Rahman

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Md. Mushfequr Rahman
+49(0)4152 87 2224 Email contact