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Project title

Green Adsorbents for Clean Energy (GrACE)

Primary Funding Agency

Science Foundation Ireland

Co-Funding Organisation(s)

Environmental Protection Agency

Lead Organisation

University of Limerick (UL)

Lead Applicant

Michael Zaworotko

Project Abstract

The aim of the proposed research plan is to develop an oriented basic research programme within the scope of energy security and environmental sustainability, a strategic area of scientific endeavor that concerns the future competitiveness of industry and enterprise in the State. This is particularly so considering the size and continuing growth of the CleanTech sector and the inexorable shift in industry from liquid commodities to gases. The proposal involves a world-class collaborative research team of the highest quality and is of a high standard of excellence in terms of the oriented basic research into modelling of molecular binding sites and the crystal engineering of novel nanoporous sorbents for the uptake, purification/separation, and storage of important commodity gases such as carbon dioxide and natural gas. Furthermore, the programme will contribute to developing the capability for undertaking future oriented basic research in the State as it involves promoting education and the training of individuals in Science, Engineering, Mathematics, and Technology (STEM). The long-term relevance of this project to industrial competitiveness, coupled with economic, intellectual property and health benefits, make this research programme strategically important to the areas of CleanTech and Renewable Energy. Refer to Project Description Document and Budget Details

Grant Approved

�349,089.50

Research Hub

Green and Circular Economy

Research Theme

Resource efficiency

Start Date

01/01/2018

Initial Projected Completion Date

01/01/2023