A membrane may be used to separate mixtures of gases or liquids into their components. To be useful, a membrane material needs to be both highly selective (i.e., one type of molecule must pass through more easily than others) and highly permeable (i.e., it must let a lot through).

We are developing membranes for applications such as carbon dioxide capture and biofuel recovery.

Learn about MEMBRANES

Learn about SynHiSel

We are collaborating with researchers at Bath University, Edinburgh University, Newcastle University, Imperial College London and Queen Mary University of London in the development of high selectivity membranes, with support from the EPSRC SynHiSel Programme Grant.

We are involved with research on graphene and other 2D materials.

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Watch a video about Graphene: Membranes and their practical applications

Watch a video about Graphene’s potential to provide drinking water

Learn about OMIC

Learn about KCMC

We are based in the Organic Materials Innovation Centre (OMIC) in the Chemistry Building at the University of Manchester.

OMIC is linked to the Knowledge Centre for Materials Chemistry (KCMC).

RECRUITMENT

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NETWORK YOUNG MEMBRAINS

Network Young Membrains meetings provide the opportunity for early career researchers and industrialists to meet and present their work.

You can download the NYM2020 programme and abstracts here.

Updated 8 October 2025