Environmental Selective Extractions (ESE), a leading UK-based specialist consultancy in polymer technologies for environmental applications, has established a successful collaboration with IMATECk, an advanced materials research group within the University of Malaga, Spain. Both institutions share a common vision: developing innovative, cost-effective, and scalable solutions to tackle global water contamination challenges.
Project Focus
The collaboration focuses on the design, synthesis, and application of polymer-based materials for the selective removal of hazardous contaminants from water. Leveraging ESE’s expertise in molecularly imprinted polymer (MIP) technologies and IMATECk’s advanced materials synthesis and characterisation capabilities, the partnership has established a fruitful collaboration in terms of exchange of experiences, joint grant applications and help in characterisation of materials.
Key Achievements
- Joint Publications: The scientific teams have co-authored several high-impact publications detailing the synthesis, characterisation, and performance of materials and analytical applications. This research has contributed significantly to the academic field and demonstrated the translational potential of these materials for real-world applications in industrial settings.
- Material Development: Through collaborative work, both teams have collaborated to create (ESE) and characterise (IMATECk) different materials, especially on the elimination of ammonia from air.
- Knowledge Exchange: The partnership facilitated international knowledge transfer, with seminars and workshops delivered in both countries.
- Impact: The outcomes of this collaboration directly align with global sustainability goals, addressing environmental issues and supporting the circular economy by enabling selective removal and potential recovery of valuable or harmful compounds.
Future Directions
Building on these achievements, ESE and IMATECk plan to expand their joint work towards developing materials for emerging contaminants, exploring commercialisation pathways for the most promising materials to benefit water companies and environmental remediation sectors globally. Our groups are also working towards European and international funding opportunities.
