The group is led by Professor Grazia De Angelis and is located in the Institute of Materials and Processes, School of Engineering, University of Edinburgh.

The work is focused on the study and development of materials, processes and simulation methods for fluid separations, CO2 capture, biofuels upgrading, water purification, packaging, biomedical processes.  

The research approach is problem-oriented and adopts a systematic strategy that encompasses experimental testing, molecular, macroscopic and multiscale modeling tools.  

Current projects include

• CHARMPOL project, Characterization and Modeling of high-performance polymers for gas barrier applications
• REDIAL Project,  Redefining hemodialysis with data-driven materials innovation: towards miniaturization and the wearable artificial kidney.
• Nature-mimicking materials for bio-based and biodegradable packaging 
• Application of Machine Learning to thermodynamic models for fluid transport and separation properties of polymers and membranes
• Exploration of novel biodegradable materials and green solvents in packaging and membrane separation
• Diffusion and permeation of hydrogen and other gases into barrier materials used for pipelines and tanks
• MUMPOL Multiscale models for fluid transport and separation properties of polymers and membranes 

Recent projects

• Saphire Project
• Mixed matrix membranes for removal of uremic toxins from dialysate water (wearable kidney) Medtech Competition
• H2020 Nanomemc2 "NanoMaterials Enhanced Membranes for Carbon Capture" 2016-2019 funded by Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation program under Grant Agreement n° 727734
• Open_Mask_Lab   "A virtual Open Lab for sharing face mask test design, analysis and calibration" 2020-2021 funded by EOSC secretariat.eu through the EU Horizon Programme call H2020-INFRAEOSC-05-2018-2019 GA 831644