Overview

This unit covers the applications of nanostructured membranes in the field of chemical engineering, including the introduction of fabrication techniques, functionalization of nanostructured membranes and membrane properties. Emphasis is placed on the importance of nanostructured membranes in improving energy efficiency and reducing environmental impact in various separation and energy production … For more content click the Read More button below.

Offerings

S2-01-CLAYTON-FLEXIBLE
T3-57-OS-CHI-SEU-ON-CAMPUS

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Professor Benny Freeman

Unit Coordinator(s)

Dr Zhikao Li
Professor Benny Freeman

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.

Discern the functional difference between main membranes including polymeric, ceramic and nanocomposite membranes.

2.

Describe the synthesis and functionalisation of membranes.

3.

Describe the membrane transport of both porous and nonporous membranes in different applications.

4.

Reflect the key properties of membranes required for chemical engineering applications.

5.

Generate membranes and membrane processes suitable for specific applications, including gas separations, water treatment and desalination, fuel cells and etc.

6.

Reflect on and propose research on nanostructured membranes for energy production, water processing and gas separation.

Teaching approach

Case-based teaching

Assessment summary

Continuous assessment: 40%

Final assessment: 60%

This unit contains threshold hurdle requirements that you must achieve to be able to pass the unit. You are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final assessment component. The consequence of not achieving a hurdle requirement is a fail grade (NH) and a maximum mark of 45 for the unit.

Assessment

1 - Laboratory report
2 - Assignment 1
3 - Assignment 2
4 - Final assessment

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Lectures
Practical activities

Workload requirements

Workload

Learning resources

Recommended resources

Other unit costs

The following items are mandatory for practical aspects of the unit and should be purchased at your own cost as you will be reusing them throughout your course.

  • Calculator
  • Protective clothing and equipment:
    - Laboratory coat (Approximately AUD35 to AUD55)
    - Safety glasses (Approximately AUD8)
    - Laboratory-appropriate enclosed footwear (Non-porous material, equipped with non-absorbent, slip-resistant soles)

Costs are indicative only.

Availability in areas of study

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