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Engineering a Synthetic Bacterial Consortium of Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas putida for Mixed Plastic Monomer Bioprocessing
Chitosan/SIFSIX-3-Cu Cryogels on Printed Laser-Induced Graphene for CO2 Electric Swing Capture
Join us for a CERC Research Lecture by:
Professor Ruibing Wang PHD, FRSC
Wednesday, November 19th 1:30-2:30pm
PSE 7th Floor – 7303
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Even if you had previously registered, you must re-register, so we know how much delicious pizza we need to order for the new party date.
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Abstract: Dehumidification accounts for a substantial fraction of energy use and associated emissions in air‑conditioning systems, representing roughly 53% of energy‑related air conditioning emissions on a global average. Vapor-selective membranes, which preferentially transport water molecules while blocking the transport of other gases, have emerged as a promising alternative technology for the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) industry, even being ranked as a top alternative technology by the US Department of Energy. Over the past 20 years, the field has seen a significant amount of research interest in the development of high-performance membrane materials and synthesis procedures. However, translation of these materials advances into practical HVAC systems has largely relied on idealized thermodynamic system models, with a notable lack in experimental demonstration. As a result, a disconnect persists between membrane material development, component-level limitations, and realistic system and process design. This seminar presents our ongoing work aimed at bridging this gap by explicitly linking real membrane properties to component sizing, operating constraints, and system‑level efficiency. The broader goal of this research is to establish a holistic framework that integrates materials, components, and system design to clarify tradeoffs, define benchmark performance targets, and guide future research and development towards the broader adoption of high-efficiency, membrane-based HVAC technologies.