IAEA to produce cleaner and sustainable energy

The IAEA is launching a new four-year Coordinated Research Project (CRP) to enhance capabilities of Member States to develop radiation-grafted membranes, which will be used for electrochemical devices, membranes separating CO2 from natural or renewal gas, and catalysts for biodiesel production. This technology will be applied to produce clean and sustainable energy.

One of the most effective methods for designing new membranes is radiation-induced grafting (RIG), which is applied in various fields, for example for modifying films and fabrics (natural or synthetic), for environmental remediation, medicine and biotechnology.

In particular, this CRP will provide:

• enhanced capabilities, experience, and skills of personnel in the Member States;
• a stable network of co-operating laboratories and industrial partners in the Member States for future developments in the field of radiation technology;
• promotion of radiation processing as a clean manufacturing approach for membrane technologies in general and for the energy sector in particular;
• contribution to the development of a sustainable economy and green industry.

The primary goal of this CRP is to develop methodologies for the use of radiation technology in the synthesis, modification, and characterization of radiation-grafted membranes for a cleaner environment and sustainable energy development.

Original source: IRENA
Published on 14 January 2019