The module will introduce you to the topics of polymer membranes and
their applications in water treatment. Furthermore, preparation and
surface engineering of membranes by use of electron beam-initiated
reactions will be part of the education.
The hot topics “removal of micropollutants by photocatalysis” as well as
“microplastics in water” will be presented and discussed within further
courses. Theoretical knowledge should be supplemented and made
understandable by practical examples during a lab tour comprising
membrane preparation, surface modification, characterization,
application and upscaling in pilot scale.
Actual research topics will be part of a mini symposium: here, PhD
candidates that are working within the membrane topic will present their
posters and welcome the module participants in an open discussion
regarding synthesis/characterization/application within a "world café".
Also possible collaborations between the participants should be
promoted.
One highlight will be a presentation by the managing director of qCoat
GmbH (and co-founder of another IOM spin-off Solarion) and mentor of the
spin-lab Leipzig to show the way from research at the IOM to spin-off
companies. A final discussion round should enable the participants to
get answers to all questions that arise regarding spin-off processes.
- Trainer/in: Agnes Schulze