Development of Radiation-Grafted Membranes for Cleaner and Sustainable Energy
Closed for Proposals
Project Type
Coordinated Research ProjectProject Code
F22072
CRP
2217
Approved Date
11 December 2018Project Status
ClosedStart Date
4 December 2019Expected End Date
31 December 2024Completed Date
25 November 2025Participating Countries
Bangladesh, Brazil, Indonesia, India, Iran, Islamic Republic of, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, Poland, Serbia, Russian Federation, Thailand, Tunisia, Türkiye, United States of AmericaDescription
During the CRP, the following expected outputs are being considered, and will be defined during the pre-CRP CM planned to be held in 2017:
- Protocols for preparation of new active and intelligent polymer-based packaging materials by radiation techniques
- Protocols for preparation of polymer-based packaging materials by combined 3D printing or electrospinning and irradiation methods
- Data on radiation resistance to gamma, EB and X-ray irradiation
Objectives
The proposed CRP will pursue the following two main objectives:
? It will endevour to create a collaborative interdisciplinary network of radiation technology experts and their laboratories to address the current challenges in grafted membrane technology;
? The established network will be working jointly to develop innovative formulations and methodologies, and to establish advanced structure-properties relationships for the design and for the fabrication of high performance membranes in the perspective of specific uses.
Specific Objectives
To develop processes, techniques, protocols for radiation-grafted membranes for cleaner environment and sustainable energy development.;
To investigate key factors behind scientific challenges in radiation grafting, such as structural and functional parameters, methodological and technological aspects;
To endeavour in transfer of research result to end-users;
To establish and develop the network of collaboration in the field of radiation-grafting.
To develop processes, techniques, protocols for radiation-grafted membranes for cleaner environment and sustainable energy development.;
To investigate key factors behind scientific challenges in radiation grafting, such as structural and functional parameters, methodological and technological aspects;
To endeavour in transfer of research result to end-users;
To establish and develop the network of collaboration in the field of radiation-grafting.
Impact
The following achievements have been made in the Coordinated Research Project (CRP) and can be summarized as follows:
A. Catalysts for biodiesel
- Protocols for the preparation of acidic and basic fibrous catalysts for biodiesel production by conventional and RAFT radiation induced grafting techniques using new monomers (Japan, Philippines, Thailand)
- Bench-top column reactor for converting waste cooking oil to biodiesel using radiation grafted catalysts (Japan)
TRL 3: Philippines, Thailand
TRL 4: Japan
B. Membranes and adsorbents for CO2 capture
- Protocols for preparation of composite membranes for separation of CO2 (Indonesia, Poland, Serbia, Syria, Argentina)
- Protocols for preparation of aminated (butenylamine) fibrous adsorbents for CO2 capture from air (USA)
- Protocols for preparation of aminated microfibrous and nanofibrous adsorbents with various amine for CO2 separation from CO2/CH4 (Malaysia, Iran)
- Small fixed-bed adsorption column for CO2 capture by radiation grafted microfibrous and nanofibrous adsorbents (Malaysia, Iran)
- Pilot scale pressure swing adsorption system for CO2 separation from natural gas using radiation grafted adsorbents (Malaysia)
TRL 3: Bangladesh, Brazil, India, Malaysia, Türkiye, Tunisia
C. Membranes electrochemical devices
- Protocols for preparation of crosslinked proton exchange membrane for PEM fuel cell by RAFT radiation grafting. (Türkiye)
- Protocols for preparation of proton exchange membrane for PEM fuel cell using substituted styrene monomers. (Tunisia, Bangladesh)
- Protocol for preparation of proton conducting membranes with enhanced phosphoric acid doping for high temperature PEM fuel cells by grafting of combination of heterocyclic monomers. (Malaysia)
- Protocols for preparation of anion exchange membranes for alkaline fuel cell by radiation induced grafting of combination of basic monomers using conventional and RAFT radiation induced grafting. (Brazil, India)
TRL: 3: Argentina, Indonesia, Poland, Serbia, Syria
TRL4: Iran
TRL 5: Malaysia
TRL 6: USA
Iran, Malaysia and USA started using basics of AI and ML in optimization of grafting reactions.
Relevance
The CRP demonstrated significant advancements in sustainable energy and environmental technologies through the development of radiation-grafted catalysts, membranes, and adsorbents. By establishing protocols for biodiesel production, CO2 capture, and fuel cell membranes, the project has advanced multiple technologies from laboratory-scale proof-of-concept (TRL 3) to pilot and pre-commercial stages (TRL 6). The collaboration across diverse countries has facilitated knowledge transfer and capacity building, while the incorporation of AI and machine learning in optimizing grafting reactions marks a forward-looking approach to improving efficiency and scalability. Overall, the CRP has strengthened global expertise in radiation-induced material modification, contributing directly to clean energy solutions and climate change mitigation.
CRP Publications
BRAZIL / Instituto de Pesquisas Energeticas e Nucleares (IPEN-CNEN/SP)
Paper
2022
ECS Meeting Abstracts 2022, MA2022-01, 1499 - The Influence of Pre-Irradiation and Simultaneous Grafting Methods on the Physicochemical Properties of Polyethylene-Based Anion-Exchange Membranes and Ionomers
BRAZIL / Instituto de Pesquisas Energeticas e Nucleares (IPEN-CNEN/SP)
Paper
2024
Brazilian Journal of Radiation Sciences 2024, 12(4A), e2607 - Polymeric membranes grafted by ionizing radiation for uranium adsorption
USA / University of Maryland
PhD Thesis
PhD dissertation, Lorelis González López
MALAYSIA / Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Paper
2022
Journal of Applied Membrane Science & Technology 2022, 26 (1), 51 -76 - Radiation Grafted Ion Conducting Membranes for Electrochemical Energy Systems: Status of Developmental and Upscaled Membranes
USA / University of Maryland
Paper
2020
Polymers 2020, 12, 2877 - Polymerization Reactions and Modifications of Polymers by Ionizing Radiation
TUNISIA / National Centre for Nuclear Sciences and Technologies P?le Technologique
Paper
2024
Chemistry Africa Journal 2024, 7, 3387–339 - Radiation-Induced Grafting of Styrene onto Polyvinylfluoride (PVF) Films: Impact of Grafting Conditions on Grafted Film Properties
Iran / Islamic Republic of Nuclear Science and Technology Research Institute
Paper
2022
Separation and Purification Technology 2022, 289, 120749 - Highly selective adsorbent by gamma radiation-induced grafting of glycidyl methacrylate on polyacrylonitrile/polyurethane nanofiber: Evaluation of CO2 capture
Iran / Islamic Republic of Nuclear Science and Technology Research Institute
Paper
2023
Journal of CO2 Utilization 2023, 73, 102506 - CO2 adsorption-desorption in batch and continuous conditions by using a nano-fibrous polyacrylonitrile radiation grafted adsorbent under response surface methodology
TURKIYE / Hacettepe University - Faculty of Science - Department of Chemistry
MSc Thesis
2022
M.Sc. Thesis, Nazlican Yildirim, 2022, Hacettepe University “Grafting of Polystyrene to poly(Ethylene-alt-tetrafluoroethylene) (ETFE) films by controlled RAFT polymerization in the presence of a crosslinking agent
JAPAN / Takasaki Advanced Radiation Research Institute
Paper
2019
Ind. Crops and Prod. 2019, 136, 102 - Palm oil-based biodiesel synthesis by radiation-induced kenaf catalyst packed in a continuous flow system
MALAYSIA / Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Paper
2020
IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering 2020, 808 (1), 012029 - Effect of monoethanolamine concentration on CO2 capture by poly (chloromethyl styrene) grafted fibrous adsorbent
BRAZIL / Instituto de Pesquisas Energeticas e Nucleares (IPEN-CNEN/SP)
Paper
2021
Journal of Power Sources 2021, 512, 230484 - Unveiling the influence of radiation-induced grafting methods on the properties of polyethylene-based anion-exchange membranes for alkaline fuel cells
TUNISIA / National Centre for Nuclear Sciences and Technologies P?le Technologique
Paper
2022
Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry 2022, 331, 3693-3701 - Effect of reaction conditions on gamma radiation-induced graft polymerization of a-methyl styrene onto polyethersulfone films: a kinetic study
JAPAN / Takasaki Advanced Radiation Research Institute
Paper
2022
MRS Commun. 2022, 12, 552 - A-la-carte surface functionalization of organic materials via the combination of radiation-induced graft polymerization and multi-component reaction
Iran / Islamic Republic of Nuclear Science and Technology Research Institute
Paper
2023
Scientific Reports 2023, 13, 6173 - Effective CO2 capture by using poly (acrylonitrile) nanofibers based on the radiation grafting procedure in fixed-bed adsorption column
MALAYSIA / Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Paper
2022
Journal of Applied Membrane Science & Technology 2022, 26 (1), 51 -76 - Radiation Grafted Ion Conducting Membranes for Electrochemical Energy Systems: Status of Developmental and Upscaled Membranes
MALAYSIA / Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Paper
2020
IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering 2020, 808 (1), 012029 - Effect of monoethanolamine concentration on CO2 capture by poly (chloromethyl styrene) grafted fibrous adsorbent
JAPAN / Takasaki Advanced Radiation Research Institute
Paper
2023
Polym. J. 2023, 53, 523 - Polymers of lignin-sourced components as a facile chemical integrant for the Passerini three component reaction
BRAZIL / Instituto de Pesquisas Energeticas e Nucleares (IPEN-CNEN/SP)
Paper
2023
Journal of Membrane Science 2023, 687, 122071 - Tailoring highly stable anion exchange membranes with graft molecular structure ordering using reversible addition-fragmentation chain transfer polymerization for alkaline fuel cells
INDONESIA / Center for Isotope and Radiation Application (CIRA), National Nuclear Energy Agency (BATAN)
PhD Thesis
PhD dissertation, Arifina Febriasari, Serang Raya University, Faculty of Enginering, Chemical Engineering Department
USA / University of Maryland
Paper
2020
Scientific Report 2020,10(1):5776 - An uranyl sorption study inside functionalized nanopores
INDONESIA / Center for Isotope and Radiation Application (CIRA), National Nuclear Energy Agency (BATAN)
Paper
2021
International Journal of Technology 2021, 12(6) - Gamma Irradiation of Cellulose Acetate-Polyethylene Glycol 400 Composite Membrane and Its Performance Test for Gas Separation
USA / University of Maryland
Paper
2023
Polymer Degradation and Stability 2023, 110307 - On the electron beam-induced degradation of vinyl ester thermosets
USA / University of Maryland
Paper
2022
Frontiers in Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry 2022, 9 - On the Mechanism of the Steady-State Gamma Radiolysis-Induced Scissions of the Phenyl-Vinyl Polyester-Based Resins
TUNISIA / National Centre for Nuclear Sciences and Technologies P?le Technologique
Paper
2025
Journal of Materials Research 2025, 16(9), 0134 - Gamma-Radiation Grafted Linear Low Density Polyethylene based Proton Exchange Membrane for Fuel Cell Applications
USA / University of Maryland
PhD Thesis
PhD dissertation, Naji AlAni
MALAYSIA / Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Paper
2020
IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering 2020, 808 (1), 012009 - Effect of ligand type on CO2 adsorption over amine functionalized fibrous adsorbents
MALAYSIA / Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Paper
2020
IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering 2020, 808 (1), 012028 - Radiation induced graft copolymerization of amine-containing monomer onto polyethylene coated propylene for CO2 adsorption
USA / University of Maryland
PhD Thesis
PhD dissertation, Aiysha Ashfaq
PHILIPPINES / Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (PNRI)
Paper
2022
Minadanao Journal of Science and Technology 2022, 20(S1) - Synthesis of Anion Electrolyte Membrane through Radiation-induced Graft Polymerization of Poly(4-vinylbenzyl chloride) onto Isotactic Polypropylene Film
MALAYSIA / Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Paper
2020
IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering 2020, 808 (1), 012029 - Effect of monoethanolamine concentration on CO2 capture by poly (chloromethyl styrene) grafted fibrous adsorbent
MALAYSIA / Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Paper
2021
Arabian Journal of Chemistry 2021, 14 (4), 103067 - Tetraethylenepentamine-containing adsorbent with optimized amination efficiency based on grafted polyolefin microfibrous substrate for CO2 adsorption
JAPAN / Takasaki Advanced Radiation Research Institute
Paper
2022
Radiat. Phys. Chem. 2022, 191, 109867 - Synergizing radiation-induced emulsion graft polymerization of glycidyl methacrylate on polyethylene-coated polypropylene nonwoven fabric by addition of hydrophobic alcohols
INDIA / Amity University Uttar Pradesh
Paper
2023
Chemical Data Collections 2023, 4, 101002 - Microwave Assisted Grafting of Polyethylene Membrane through Imidazolium and Pyridinium Moieties as Alkaline Anion Exchanger for Fuel Cell Applications
JAPAN / Takasaki Advanced Radiation Research Institute
Paper
2024
Radiat. Phys. Chem. 2024, 214, 111281 - Direct observation of radiation induced graft polymerization on a polyethylene film
USA / University of Maryland
Paper
(submitted) 46. Machine Learning and Experimental Radiation Graft Polymerization of Amino-Vinyl Monomers and Vinyl Ionic Liquid Monomers onto Commercial-Grade Fabrics for Capturing Atmospheric CO2
PHILIPPINES / Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (PNRI)
Paper
2022
Minadanao Journal of Science and Technology 2022, 20(S1) - Synthesis of Anion Electrolyte Membrane through Radiation-induced Graft Polymerization of Poly(4-vinylbenzyl chloride) onto Isotactic Polypropylene Film
MALAYSIA / Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Paper
2022
Journal of Physics: Conference Series 2022, 2259 (1), 012022 - Effect of amine head group imparted to poly (glycidyl methacrylate) grafted fibrous adsorbent for CO2 adsorption
INDIA / Amity University Uttar Pradesh
Book Chapter
2022
Radiation Technologies and Applications in Materials Science, 1st ed. Boca Raton: Taylor & Francis, 2022, p. 233-56 - Radiation-grafted ion exchange membranes (RGIEMs) for fuel cell applications
MALAYSIA / Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Paper
2021
Arabian Journal of Chemistry 2021, 14 (4), 103067 - Tetraethylenepentamine-containing adsorbent with optimized amination efficiency based on grafted polyolefin microfibrous substrate for CO2 adsorption
USA / University of Maryland
PhD Thesis
2029
PhD dissertation, Kevin Mecadon, "Radiation Synthesis of Ionic Liquid Polymer Electrolyte Membrane for High Temperature Fuel Cell Applications"
MALAYSIA / Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Paper
2022
Journal of Physics: Conference Series 2022, 2259 (1), 012024 - Enhancement of carbon dioxide adsorption performances by hydrazinolysis of poly (N-vinylformamide) grafted fibrous adsorbent
MALAYSIA / Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Paper
2020
IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering 2020, 808 (1), 012028 - Radiation induced graft copolymerization of amine-containing monomer onto polyethylene coated propylene for CO2 adsorption
MALAYSIA / Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Paper
2023
Environmental Science and Pollution Research 2023, 1 -15 - CO2 adsorption and CO2/CH4 separation using fibrous amine-containing adsorbents: isothermal, kinetic, and thermodynamic behaviours
MALAYSIA / Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Paper
2020
IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering 2020, 808 (1), 012009 - Effect of ligand type on CO2 adsorption over amine functionalized fibrous adsorbents
INDIA / Amity University Uttar Pradesh
Paper
2023
Chemical Data Collections 2023, 4, 101002 - Microwave Assisted Grafting of Polyethylene Membrane through Imidazolium and Pyridinium Moieties as Alkaline Anion Exchanger for Fuel Cell Applications
JAPAN / Takasaki Advanced Radiation Research Institute
MSc Thesis
2024
M. Sc. Thesis, Mizuki Harada, 2024, Gunma University, Japan “Development of Catalysts for Biodiesel Fuel Conversion by Electron Beam Graft Polymerization”(in Japanese)
MALAYSIA / Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Paper
2020
IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering 2020, 808 (1), 012028 - Radiation induced graft copolymerization of amine-containing monomer onto polyethylene coated propylene for CO2 adsorption
MALAYSIA / Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Paper
2020
IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering 2020, 808 (1), 012009 - Effect of ligand type on CO2 adsorption over amine functionalized fibrous adsorbents
MALAYSIA / Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Paper
2023
Membranes 2023, 13 (1), 105 - Composite Proton-Conducting Membrane with Enhanced Phosphoric Acid Doping of Basic Films Radiochemically Grafted with Binary Vinyl Heterocyclic Monomer Mixtures
MALAYSIA / Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Paper
2022
Journal of Physics: Conference Series 2022, 2259 (1), 012022 - Effect of amine head group imparted to poly (glycidyl methacrylate) grafted fibrous adsorbent for CO2 adsorption
MALAYSIA / Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Paper
2023
Membranes, 2023, 13 (1), 105 - Composite Proton-Conducting Membrane with Enhanced Phosphoric Acid Doping of Basic Films Radiochemically Grafted with Binary Vinyl Heterocyclic Monomer Mixtures
JAPAN / Takasaki Advanced Radiation Research Institute
Paper
2019
Rad Tech News Letter 2019, 147, 17 - Radiation Application in Polymer Industry “Graft Polymerization” (in Japanese)
MALAYSIA / Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Paper
2022
Journal of Physics: Conference Series 2022, 2259 (1), 012024 - Enhancement of carbon dioxide adsorption performances by hydrazinolysis of poly (N-vinylformamide) grafted fibrous adsorbent
INDIA / Amity University Uttar Pradesh
Book Chapter
2022
Radiation Technologies and Applications in Materials Science, 1st ed. Boca Raton: Taylor & Francis, 2022, p. 233-56 - Radiation-grafted ion exchange membranes (RGIEMs) for fuel cell applications
JAPAN / Takasaki Advanced Radiation Research Institute
Paper
2022
J. Nat. Fibers 2022, 19, 13550-13562 - Pineapple Fiber Hybrids Prepared by the Fusion of radiation-induced Graft Polymerization and Kabachnik-Fields three-component Reaction (RIGP-KF3CR)
BANGLADESH / Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission (BAEC)
Paper
2023
J. Applied Membrane Science & Technology 2023, 27 (3), 81-95 - Preparation of a Novel Proton Exchange Membrane Using Radiation Grafted ETFE Film for Fuel Cel
USA / University of Maryland
PhD Thesis
PhD dissertation, Julia Schexnayder
INDONESIA / Center for Isotope and Radiation Application (CIRA), National Nuclear Energy Agency (BATAN)
Paper
2024
Journal of Polymers and the Environment 2024, 32, 4855-4868 - Enhancing the CO2/CH4 Separation Properties of Cellulose Acetate Membranes Using Polyethylene Glycol Methyl Ether Acrylate Radiation Grafting
MALAYSIA / Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Paper
2023
Journal of Innovative Engineering and Natural Science 2023, 3 (2), 75-88 - Converting polyolefin fibres into CO2 adsorbent by radiation induced grafting
INDONESIA / Center for Isotope and Radiation Application (CIRA), National Nuclear Energy Agency (BATAN)
Paper
2021
International Journal of Technology 2021, 12(6) - Gamma Irradiation of Cellulose Acetate-Polyethylene Glycol 400 Composite Membrane and Its Performance Test for Gas Separation
SERBIA / Vinca Institute of Nuclear Science
PhD Thesis
PhD dissertation, N. Mirkovic, "The influence of zeolites on the separation capabilities of radiation-synthesized grafted membranes"
MALAYSIA / Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Paper
2023
Journal of Innovative Engineering and Natural Science 2023, 3 (2), 75-88 - Converting polyolefin fibres into CO2 adsorbent by radiation induced grafting
USA / University of Maryland
Paper
2019
Journal of Radiation Research 2019, 192(2), 219-230 - Single-Step Synthesis of Atmospheric CO2 Sorbents through Radiation-Induced Graft Polymerization on Commercial-Grade Fabrics
USA / University of Maryland
Paper
(submitted) Radiation Grafting of Ionic liquids to Synthesize Polymer Electrolyte Membranes for Anhydrous Fuel Cell Operation
MALAYSIA / Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Paper
2023
Environmental Science and Pollution Research 2023, 1 -15 - CO2 adsorption and CO2/CH4 separation using fibrous amine-containing adsorbents: isothermal, kinetic, and thermodynamic behaviours
USA / University of Maryland
PhD Thesis
PhD dissertation, Travis Wade