We specialize in the synthesis of nanoporous materials and functional thin films. These materials and engineering technologies are currently studied for resource recycling, hydrogen production, and greenhouse gas capture & utilization in line with the strong demands of Energy Social Governance (ESG). We also actively conduct research in cooperation with the industry.
Greenhouse gas capture & Utilization
Engineering of absorption and membrane hybrid separation system for simultaneous purification of carbon dioxide and methane
Development of novel membrane materials for carbon dioxide capture in power plants
Preparation of C1 gases for synthesis of biodegradable polymers
High purity enrichment of spent fluorinated gas molecules by membranes
Resource recycling
Recycling of spent lithium-ion battery(LIB) via wet discharging and revitalization of anodes
Remanufacturing of spent alumina catalyst and ceramic filter upcycling
Purification of aromatic and aliphatic components produced from bio-refinery processes
Hydrogen production
Membrane-based hydrogen purification from by-product gas mixtures in steel refining industry
Hydrogen production from C1 gas using microporous membrane reactors
Hydrogen and volatile biofuel production through microporous membrane reactors
Collaboration with industry for commercialization
Tailoring of nanoscopic morphology of light absorption materials for Sun-screen cosmetics
Synthesis of ultrapure silica nanoparticles for use in semiconductor production
Development of nitride selective etching solution for NAND flash memory manufacturing
Preparation of filler materials for flame-retardant polyurethane foams (PUF)
Energy and Separation Materials Laboratory 