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This theme advances functional materials, nanotechnology, catalysis, and separation systems for applications in energy, environment, and industrial processes. Research is conducted through the Centre for Catalysis and Separation and the Materials & Manufacturing Institute.
Nanomaterials and nanotechnology
Engineering materials at the nanoscale for enhanced chemical, physical, and functional properties
Catalysts for fuel and chemical production
Developing high-activity catalysts to drive efficient and selective chemical transformations
Membranes for gas separation
Designing selective membranes for COâ‚‚ capture, hydrogen purification, and gas processing
Corrosion-resistant and functional coatings
Protective and multifunctional surface coatings for harsh industrial environments
Materials for energy storage
Advanced electrode and electrolyte materials for batteries, supercapacitors, and fuel cells
Catalysis and separation processes
Integrated catalytic and separation systems for cleaner and more efficient chemical production
Associated Centre
Centre for Catalysis and Separation — Driving breakthroughs in heterogeneous catalysis and advanced separation science.
Materials & Manufacturing Institute — Bridging fundamental materials research with scalable manufacturing applications.