High Performance. PFAS-free. Sustainable.
The IonPap project is expanding its horizons, far beyond its foundational work in energy storage. The consortium has identified other applications that demonstrate the technology’s adaptability. All considered, the project’s business development team has highlighted three specific frontiers where IonPap membranes could lead to significant breakthroughs:
Stationary energy storage: As a cost-effective, PFAS-free alternative, these membranes are set to lower the capital costs of long-lasting flow batteries and fuel cells, supporting the global transition to renewable energy.
CO2 capture: Membranes have promising potential for the global gas purification market, offering an efficient method to capture carbon dioxide from industrial emissions. This can be applied, for instance, in hydrogen purification processes.
Microplastics and PFAS removal: Owing to the tunable porosity of cellulose fibres and specialized polymer coatings, the membranes can act as barriers to filter microplastics and persistent organic pollutants from water streams.
By the time the project concludes in 2029, the IonPap consortium aims to have validated these membranes in real-world settings across these diverse sectors. Whether it is storing green power or protecting our water and air, IonPap is proving that the future of advanced membrane technology is written on paper!
