The membrane research in Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology (KRICT) has played a leading role in the development of membrane technologies. For the past 30 years, the membrane research in KRICT has focused on expanding the fundamental knowledge in membrane technology, supported by the deep chemistry background in KRICT. Particularly, it has explored developing novel membrane materials and processes. The global interest in the membrane technology now is higher than ever, with its unparalleled energy efficiency compared to alternative separation processes. Based on increasing demand for membrane technologies, the membrane research in KRICT has been conducting in four main topics: 1) water and wastewater treatment including seawater desalination 2) greenhouse gas capture, 3) ion conducting membranes for energy conversion and storage, 4) industrial gas and liquid separation/purification processes. In this presentation, research achievements in membrane preparation and application conducted by KRICT will be introduced.

• 이규호(한국화학연구원) | Kew-Ho Lee