Séminaire Professeur ADENIYI Amos – Jeudi 4 décembre à 11h

The Membranes and Advanced Water Technology Research Unit (MAWT) at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) is emerging as a strategic hub for innovative membrane science, aligned with global water-security priorities and the Sustainable Development Goals. This presentation outlines CPUT’s membrane research agenda, its plan, its purpose, and its pursuit of impactful, application-driven solutions. Central to MAWT’s mission is the development of next-generation membrane materials and processes that address pressing water-treatment challenges in both urban and resource-limited environments.

Current flagship projects include:

(1) the design and fabrication of thin-film composite nanofiltration hollow-fiber membranes targeting arsenic removal from groundwater (AREHOFI),

(2) the synthesis of highly selective triblock terpolymer nanofiltration membranes for nitrate removal using RAFT polymerization and layer-by-layer deposition techniques,

(3) the development of low-cost geopolymer-based ceramic membranes tailored for decentralized water purification in rural communities.

Together, these projects reflect MAWT’s commitment to scientific excellence, innovation, skills development, and technology transfer, leveraging interdisciplinary collaboration and international partnerships, including the European Institute of Membrane, University of Montpellier. This talk will highlight the scientific advances, methodological approaches, and envisioned societal impact of CPUT’s membrane research trajectory as it positions itself as a growing contributor to the global membrane community. »