Separation of enantiomers by membrane processes

The aim of the PhD thesis is the separation of racemic mixtures by membrane separation processes. The racemic mixtures contain the same amount of L and D enantiomers. The individual enantiomers have the same physicochemical properties in the achiral environment and therefore it is very difficult to separate them. However, in the human body L and D enantiomers have different effects and the D enantiomers may be harmful to health. PhD work will focus on the development of new membranes and separation techniques for the selective separation of enantiomers from racemic mixtures with practical applications, particularly in the pharmaceutical, food or agrochemical industries. The PhD candidate will be required to work out a detailed search of foreign literature on the subject (need for active English knowledge), independent measurement and results processing, and in cooperation with the supervisor and to write publications in foreign periodicals.

Required education and skills

• Master degree in chemical engineering, physical chemistry, organic technology, chemical physics;
• willingness to do experimental work and learn new things;
• team work ability.