Discovering the Materials of Tomorrow | Webinar 13 – Materials Research and Technologies at the University of Edinburgh

Join us for the thirteenth webinar in our series to explore materials research and technologies at University of Edinburgh with Eleonora Ricci, who will guide us through research on combined physics-based and data-driven modelling strategies for the design of sustainable gas separations.

Polymer membranes play a central role in several energy and environmental applications, including CO₂ capture, gas purification, biodegradable packaging and hydrogen storage and transport. Their tailored design and improved performance can contribute significantly towards Net Zero targets. However, modelling the properties of polymeric materials is challenging, due to the broad range of time and length scales over which they manifest themselves, requiring the design and application of multiscale and multi-method modelling frameworks.

Ricci will discuss different multiscale and combined physics-based/data-driven strategies for modelling gas-polymer systems, showing how molecular simulations, equations of state, and machine learning methods can be integrated to boost predictive accuracy and computational efficiency. The talk will conclude with an overview of how this modelling research contributes to the broader goals of the ALMATCLEAN consortium, which is developing innovative materials to address diverse challenges of the clean energy transition.

Eleonora Ricci has been a Lecturer in Chemical Engineering at the University of Edinburgh since 2023. Previously, she was a Marie Skłodowska-Curie postdoctoral fellow at the National Centre for Scientific Research “Demokritos” in Athens, Greece. She obtained a PhD in Chemical Engineering from Alma Mater Studiorum - Università di Bologna (Italy) in 2020. Her research focuses on multiscale modeling strategies, combining molecular, thermodynamic, and data-driven techniques to develop innovative materials for the energy transition, including polymeric and nanocomposite membranes for gas separation, electrochemical devices, and hydrogen transport and storage.

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Standing at the intersection of science, technology and innovation, Una Europa's Future Materials and Technologies Focus Area presents a webinar series dedicated to exploring solutions to global challenges through a multidisciplinary lens. The series will tackle issues including energy, the environment, and medical global challenges, bridging the gap between science, and society.

These interactive webinars provide a platform for participants to engage with experts from across Una Europa’s 11 partner universities, together delving into the latest research findings and asking necessary questions. The series encourages the exchange of ideas and the cultivation of novel approaches to tackle complex problems.

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