Innovation Spotlight
Dr. Jovan Kamcev’s membrane research at the University of Michigan is expanding what’s possible in water purification and clean energy storage. The Kamcev Research Lab, recently featured in a faculty highlight article, is tackling urgent challenges with next-generation ion-exchange membranes (IEMs).
Kamcev’s team designs highly charged, low-water-uptake membranes with top-tier permselectivity, ion conductivity, and scalable manufacturing. Their innovations target the real-world needs of energy and sustainability, and have been designed to be compatible with today’s manufacturing and industrial processes.
These breakthroughs support efficient electrodialysis, advanced water softening, and battery recycling. Dr. Kamcev welcomes inquiries for licensing, sponsored research, or industry collaborations, and has an outstanding track record of partnering with industry by providing actionable insights to bridge cutting-edge science with practical problem-solving.
For more information or questions: Please contact Jeremy Nelson | Director of Physical Sciences | jernelso@umich.edu
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