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Main objectives of the project:
The PhotoBrane project, funded under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Doctoral Networks (MSCA-DN), aims to develop breakthrough membrane technologies that address critical challenges in molecular separation processes. These technologies have wide-ranging applications in energy conversion, water purification, biomedicine and environmental protection.
At its core, PhotoBrane integrates photo-tunable and photo-regenerable membranes using innovative materials such as cross-linked Langmuir layers (xLLs), nanoporous carbons (NPCs), metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and polymers of intrinsic microporosity (PIMs). The project envisages the use of photo-responsive dyes to dynamically manipulate membrane properties, enabling improved selectivity, permeability and lifetime.
The main objectives of the project are
Development of 2D molecular sieving membranes:
Create ultra-thin, scalable membranes with molecular-scale precision for efficient separation.
Photo-tunable membranes:
Exploiting light-induced polarity and structural changes to optimize separation processes.
Photo-regenerable Membranes:
Extending membrane lifetime by reversing fouling and degradation through targeted illumination.
The interdisciplinary consortium, spanning academia and industry across Europe and beyond, brings together expertise in materials science, photochemistry, quantum chemistry and membrane technology. The doctoral students involved will benefit from a inspiring training program that emphasizes hands-on experience, international collaboration and industry engagement, preparing them to lead future innovations in membrane technologies.
By addressing the trade-offs between selectivity and permeability, and incorporating sustainable design principles, PhotoBrane aims to push existing technological boundaries and make a significant contribution to European innovation and sustainability goals. This unique project sets a benchmark for the integration of advanced materials with real-world applications and will foster a new generation of scientists to transform separation technologies.