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Responsive Metal-organic Framework Glass Membranes for Molecular Sieving (2023–2026)

Abstract:
Metal-organic frameworks are an important category of microporous materials, showing extraordinary structural and chemical diversities. The recent discovery of their melting behaviours endows these materials with high processability, enabling the transformation of crystal powders into mechanically durable microporous bulk glasses for device assembly. This project aims to understand the melting and modification mechanism, and to incorporate responsive moieties to the glass. It further aims to realise switchable membrane separation for gas mixtures. This project is expected to enhance the understanding and application of these emerging glass materials and promote Australia¿s capability in value-added manufacturing of metal minerals.
Grant type:
ARC Discovery Projects
Researchers:

  • Associate Professor Jingwei Hou

    ARC Future Fellow
    School of Chemical Engineering
    Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology
    ARC Future Fellow
    School of Chemical Engineering
    Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology
    Affiliate of Australian Research Co
    ARC Centre of Excellence-Green Electrochemical Transformation of Carbon Dioxide
    Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology
    Affiliate of Dow Centre for Sustain
    Dow Centre for Sustainable Engineering Innovation
    Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology

  • Honorary Professor Vicki Chen

    Honorary Professor
    School of Chemical Engineering
    Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology
Funded by:
Australian Research Council