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.

Published in the journal Membranes
Modification of Polyacrylonitrile Ultrafiltration Membranes to Enhance the Adsorption of Cations and Anions
Authors: Anthony Arvind Kishore Chand, Barbara Bajer, Erik S. Schneider, Tomi Mantel, Mathias Ernst, Volkan Filiz, Sarah Glass
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Dr. Volkan Filiz
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Published in the journal Journal of Membrane Science
Thermal rearrangement in thermal cascade reaction polymers via ortho-carbonate ester functionalization of polyimides and their gas separation performance
Authors: David Meis, Silvio Neumann, Volkan Filiz
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Published in the journal Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics
Thermodynamic Study of Crown Ether–Lithium/Magnesium Complexes based on Benz-1,4-Dioxane and its Homologues
Authors: Iklima Oral, Fanny Ott, Volker Abetz
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Prof. Dr. Volker Abetz
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Published in the journal Separation and Purification Technology
Lithium selectivity of crown ethers: The effect of heteroatoms and cavity
Authors: Iklima Oral, Sabrina Tamm, Carmen Herrmann, Volker Abetz
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Prof. Dr. Volker Abetz
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Published in the journal Membranes
Cost profile of Membranes that Use Polymers of Intrinsic Mi-croporosity (PIMs)
Authors: Despina A. Gkika, Volkan Filiz, Sofia Rangou, Athanasios C. Mitropoulos, George Z. Kyzas
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Published in the journal Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics
Synthesis of a Degradable Hydrogel Based on a Graft Copolymer with Unexpected Thermoresponsiveness
Authors: Jingcong Xu, Volker Abetz
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Prof. Dr. Volker Abetz
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Published in the journal
Chemistry of Materials
Reactive Multifunctional Polymer Films Using Thermally Stimulated Cascade-like Reactions: Potential Strategy Employing Modified ortho-Allylation in Polyimides
Authors: David Meis, Silvio Neumann, Volkan Filiz
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Published in the journal Polymers
Open-Celled Foams of Polyethersulfone/Poly(N-vinylpyrrolidone) Blends for Ultrafiltration Applications
Authors: Aniket Raje, Kristian Buhr, Joachim Koll, Jelena Lillepärg, Volker Abetz, Ulrich A. Handge
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Prof. Dr. Volker Abetz
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Position paper issued by ProcessNet Temporary Working Group Separation Units 4.0
Trenntechnik 4.0
Authors: : Torsten Brinkmann, Christoph Ehlers, Marcus Grünewald, Andreas Jupke, Carsten Knösche, Thomas Runowski, Jens-Uwe Repke
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Dr. Torsten Brinkmann
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