Ionic liquids for energy applications
The long term goal of our research within the area of Ionic liquids for energy applications is to understand, simulate and evaluate ionic liquids for different applications, e.g. gas separation & -conversion, batteries, absorption cycles, etc.
Competence areas
New technologies for CO2 separation
Research field: Thermodynamics (absorption capacity, properties); Kinetics (rate, properties); Process simulation and optimization (Aspen Plus); Energy utilization
Research aims: To develop and apply the novel gas separation technology based on ionic liquids and deep eutectic solvents, e.g. for CO2 capture in fossil fuel plants and for CO2 separation in biomass related processes.
Theoretical study
Research area: Methodology development on interfacial mass transfer for complex fluids with complex solid-surface at mesoscale.
Research aims: Develop a novel method to describe the interfacial mass transfer at mesoscale based on the combination of AFM-Molecular simulation-Modelling.
Theoretical modeling
Research area: Model development and its application in the investigation of mass transfer and process analysis.
Research aims: Represent/predict properties and phase equilibrium; Evaluate process performance (theoretical energy utilization & the amount of solvents circulated) for CO2 separation; Conduct mechanism study on how to achieve high absorption capacity and rate for CO2 separation with ionic liquid-based solvents; To study the nano-confinement-effect on the fluid properties.
New technologies for CO2 conversion
Research area: Theoretical screening, lab-test and mechanism studies.
Research aims: To develop novel CO2 conversion technologies with electro-reduction, where ionic liquids and deep eutectic solvents are developed; To clarify the intrinsic mechanism based on advanced experimental characterization and computer modelling.
Technology evaluation
Research area: Process simulation, performance evaluation and comparison for gas separation based on Aspen Plus combined with pilot-testing.
Research aims: Screen proper solvent and process for specific gas separation with the consideration of up- and down-stream conditions; Evaluate the performance of different solvents/technologies for a specific gas separation process.
Sustainable batteries
Research area: Theoretical study, lab-test, and mechanism study.
Research aims: To develop novel electrolytes based on ionic.
Current projects
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Electrocatalytic Production of liquid Organic hydrogen carrier and CHemicalsfrom lignin (EPOCH)
Hydrogen (H2) is indispensable in our daily life and is also expected to be a clean energy source. However, current production relies on steam reforming which releases significant amounts of carbon dioxide as a by-product.
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Green hydrogen and bio-aromatic chemicals from lignin
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Bio-Hydrogen and Chemicals from lignin and water
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In silicostudy to treat biomass with ionic liquids and produce H2
Develop multi-scale methodology and further implement it in the development of ionic liquids to produce bio-hydrogen from lignin in a metal-free process.
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Bio-based aromatic chemicals and green hydrogen from lignin
Identify lignin and its derivatives, develop ionic liquids and electrocatalysts and create a systematic database.
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Durable lithium solid electrolyte batteries
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CO2 absorption and conversion to urea
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CO2 absorption and use
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Design of potential deep eutectic solvents for CO2 capture and conversion to organic carbonates
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Preparation and evaluation of porous liquid for carbon capture
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Energy-efficient process for simultaneous CO2separation/clean-up and compression
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Novel cost-effective capture of CO2from Swedish CHP boilers