The IM Group of Researchers is pleased to announce an upcoming research seminar featuring cutting-edge developments in membrane science, lithium recovery, and sustainable water treatment technologies.
Seminar Title
Role of Monomers on Li/Mg Selectivity in Interfacial Polymerization
Speaker
Muhammad Ahsan Khan
Affiliation
MSCA Doctoral Candidate
KU Leuven, Belgium
Time
Sunday, 4:00 PM (PST)
Seminar Overview
Lithium has become one of the world’s most strategically important resources due to its critical role in rechargeable batteries, electric vehicles, and renewable energy storage systems. However, efficient lithium extraction remains a major scientific challenge, particularly when lithium coexists with magnesium and other competing ions in natural brines and industrial waste streams.
In this seminar, Muhammad Ahsan Khan will discuss how monomer selection during interfacial polymerization influences membrane structure and Li/Mg selectivity. The presentation will provide insights into the design of next-generation nanofiltration membranes capable of achieving high-performance lithium separation while maintaining operational efficiency and sustainability.
The seminar will also highlight recent advances in membrane engineering, nanocomposite materials, and resource recovery technologies that are shaping the future of sustainable lithium production and water purification.
Selected Publications
Thin Film and Interlayer Thin Film Nanocomposite Membranes Based on MOFs for Purification of Lithium from Brine
ACS Applied Nanomaterials (2026)
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1021/acsanm.6c01068
This work presents advanced metal-organic framework (MOF)-based nanocomposite membranes designed to enhance lithium purification from brine sources through improved selectivity and membrane performance.
High Purity Lithium Recovery from Spent Lithium-Ion Batteries Using Commercial Nanofiltration Membranes: A Comparative Performance Assessment
Scientific Reports (2026)
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-026-36924-1
The study evaluates commercial nanofiltration membranes for recovering high-purity lithium from spent lithium-ion batteries, contributing to sustainable battery recycling and circular economy initiatives.
Enhancing Hard Water Treatment Using Ultra-Loose Nanofiltration Membranes Modified with Novel MOF Nanoparticles
Journal of Water Process Engineering (2026)
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jwpe.2026.109579
This research demonstrates the successful modification of ultra-loose nanofiltration membranes with novel MOF nanoparticles, leading to enhanced hard water treatment performance and improved separation efficiency.
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The IM Group of Researchers warmly invites faculty members, researchers, students, and industry professionals to attend this seminar and engage with the latest developments in membrane technology, lithium resource recovery, and advanced water treatment solutions. The session will provide an excellent opportunity to explore innovative research directions and foster scientific collaboration across disciplines.
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