Evaluation of solvent-resistant NF membranes for the recovery of food ingredients
Evaluation of solvent-resistant NF membranes for the recovery of food ingredients
Nanofiltration membranes suffer strong physic-chemical changes when exposed to solvents, extreme pHs and high solutes concentration. Traditional methods of ethanol recovery are costly and environmentally taxing, but membrane technology offers a promising alternative. During this project, a collaboration between Greencovery and the University of Twente, you will focus on understaing how different nanofiltration membranes change under different solvent compositions. This will help to implement membranes in the upcycling of food side streams, making the process more energy-efficient. You'll conduct experiments to analyze how different membranes behave when exposed to ethanol-water-hydroxide mixtures, using advanced techniques like SEM and chromatography, all while developing your research and communication skills in a state-of-the-art lab environment.
Contact info:
Paco Caparros - f.caparrossalvador@utwente.nl
