Blank Department of Chemical and Process Engineering. Rheological aspects, such as shear and elongation, and the nature of phase inversion are of interest.
Membrane morphology is investigated with a particular emphasis placed on fine structural details.
The molecular arrangement in the membrane active layer is being researched. Infrared and positron annihilation spectroscopic techniques are being employed. The research has uncovered some exciting rheological and molecular orientation effects during membrane production. Enquiries regarding post graduate study are welcome. The rheology of fiber spinning and the properties of hollow-fiber membranes for gas separation.