Our core technology is centred on the development of ionogels—advanced composite materials engineered by integrating an organic polymeric matrix with Ionic Liquids (ILs) or Deep Eutectic Solvents (DES). Through a proprietary synthesis process, the liquid phase is physically and chemically immobilised within the polymer network.
This molecular-level architecture ensures the stable encapsulation of ionic solvents, imparting a suite of exceptional physicochemical, mechanical, and electrochemical properties. These characteristics can be precisely tuned to meet the specific requirements of any given application.
The ability to fine-tune membrane properties with absolute precision allows us to resolve critical bottlenecks across multiple sectors. Our expertise is structured into three primary application areas:
• Electrolysers: Optimised for the production of ultra-high-purity Green Hydrogen.
• Fuel Cells: High-performance power generation capable of operating under fully anhydrous (dry) conditions.
• Microbial Fuel Cells (MFCs): Simultaneous wastewater treatment and sustainable energy harvesting.
• Organic Compounds & Gases: High-precision filtration and separation tailored for demanding industrial environments.
• Salts & Metal Ions: Selective recovery of critical elements and precious metals.
• Enzymes & Bioprocessing: Providing a protective micro-environment that significantly enhances the long-term activity and stability of biocatalysts.
• PGM-free Catalysis: Secure encapsulation of low-cost (non-critical metal) catalysts, boosting performance while preventing short-circuits.
“New application of polymer inclusion based on ionic liquids as proton exchange membrane in microbial fuel cell.” Separation and Purification Technology, 160 (2016).
“Development and characterisation of a new embedded ionic liquid based membrane-cathode assembly for its application in single chamber microbial fuel cells.” Energy, 93 (2015).
“Polymeric inclusion membranes based on ionic liquids for selective separation of metal ions.” Membranes (2023).
“On the selective transport of nutrients through polymer inclusion membranes based on ionic liquids.” Processes, 7 (2019).
“A New Way to Improve the Activity and Stability of Candida antarctica Lipase B.” Molecules, 25 (2020).
“New efficient laccase immobilisation strategy using ionic liquids for biocatalysis and microbial fuel cells applications.” Journal of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology, 93 (2018).
