Sonata - National Science Centre (2017/26/D/ST4/00752)

Articles:

  1. S. Al-Gharabli, Z. Flanc, K. Pianka, A. P. Terzyk, W. Kujawski, J. Kujawa*, Porcupine quills-like-structures containing smart PVDF/chitosan hybrids for anti-fouling membrane applications and removal of hazardous VOCs, Chemical Engineering Journal 452 (2023) 139281 - Open Access

  2. S. Al-Gharabli, Z. Abu El-Rub, E. M. Hamad, W. Kujawski, Z. Flanc, K. Pianka, W. Jankowski, J.Kujawa*, Toward anti-fouling properties and enhanced performance in separation process - carbon nanotubes - PVDF hybrids, Applied Surface Science (2022) 154341 - Open Access

  3. J. Kujawa*, M. Zięba, W. Zięba, S. Al-Gharabli, W. Kujawski, A. P. Terzyk, Hedgehog-like structure, PVDF- carbon nanohorn hybrid membranes for improved removal of VOCs from water, Chemical Engineering Journal 438 (2022) 135574 - Open Access

  4. E. M.Hamad, S. Al-Gharabli, J. Kujawa*, Tunable hydrophobicity and roughness on PVDF surface by grafting to mode – approach to enhance membrane performance in membrane distillation process, Separation and Purification Technology 291 (2022) 120935 - Open Access

  5. S. Al-Gharabli, B. Al-Omari, W. Kujawski, J. Kujawa*, How Can the Desert Beetle and Biowaste Inspire Hybrid Separation Materials for Water Desalination? ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces 13, 9 (2021) 11268–11283 - Open Access

  6. S. Al-Gharabli, Z. Abu El-Rub, E. Hamad, W. Kujawski, Z. Flanc, K. Pianka, J. Kujawa*, Surfaces with Adjustable Features—Effective and Durable Materials for Water Desalination, Int. J. Mol. Sci. 22 (2021) 11743 - Open Access

  7. J. Kujawa*, M. Zięba, W. Zięba, S. Al-Gharabli, W. Kujawski, A. P.Terzyk, Carbon nanohorn improved durable PVDF membranes - The future of membrane distillation and desalination, Desalination 511, (2021) 115117 - Open Access

  8. J. Kujawa, S. Al-Gharabli, T. M. Muzioł, K. Knozowska, G. Li, L. F.Dumée, W. Kujawski, Crystalline porous frameworks as nano-enhancers for membrane liquid separation – Recent developments, Coordination Chemistry Reviews, 440 (2021) 213969 - Open Access

  9. S.Al Gharabli, J. Kujawa*, Molecular activation of fluoropolymer membranes via base piranha treatment to enhance transport and mitigate fouling – new materials for water purification, Journal of Membrane Science 624 (2021) 119105 - Open Access

  10. J. Kujawa*, S.Al Gharabli, G. Wrzeszcz, K. Knozowska, R. Lagzdins, E. Talik, A. Dziedzic, P. Loulergue, A. Szymczyk, W.Kujawski, Physicochemical and magnetic properties of functionalized lanthanide oxides with enhanced hydrophobicity, Applied Surface Science 542 (2021) 148563 - Open Access

  11. S. Al-Gharabli, B. Al-Omari, W. Kujawski, J. Kujawa*, Biomimetic hybrid membranes with covalently anchored chitosan – Material design, transport and separation, Desalination 491 (2020) 114550 - Open Access

  12. J. Kujawa*, W. Kujawski, S. Cerneaux, G. Li, S. Al-Gharabli, Zirconium dioxide membranes decorated by silanes based-modifiers for membrane distillation – Material chemistry approach, Journal of Membrane Science 596 (2020) 117597 - Open Access

  13. J. Kujawa*, W. Kujawski, A. Cyganiuk, L.F. Dumée, S. Al-Gharabli, Upgrading of zirconia membrane performance in removal of hazardous VOCs from water by surface functionalization, Chemical Engineering Journal 374 (2019) 155-169

  14. J. Kujawa*, From nanoscale modification to separation - The role of substrate and modifiers in the transport properties of ceramic membranes in membrane distillation, Journal of Membrane Science 580 (2019) 296-306

In media:

  • Science AAAS - EurekAlert - link

  • Science Blog - link

  • Nauka to lubie - link

Awards:

  • Innovation Leaders of Pomerania and Kuyavia, Poland 2021 (website: https://liderzy.tarr.org.pl/ )

      • Special award in the category of Academia for the most innovative and original solution "By nature for materials science - biomimetic separation materials"


  • Award of the 12th International Invention Fair in the Middle East, Kuwait 16-19.02.2020 for “A method for producing hybrid hydrophobic-hydrophilic fluoropolymer separation materials” and “Activation methods of inert polymeric material, particularly fluoropolymers”

      • gold medals of the expo.


  • Award from Federation of Scientific and Technical Associations, Toruń Poland (2020) for innovative and original invenstion “Smart materials – Hybrid separation materials based on polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) with chemically attached chitosan”



  • The invention of "Smart materials", was showered with awards during the gala of the prestigious 7th Macao International Innovation and Invention Expo 2019 (10-13.10.2019)

      • gold medal of the expo;

      • a special prize of the Organizers for the invention, which can support the reactivation of the "Silk Road" initiative called "Best Belt and Road Initiative Award" (cup)


  • The invention of "Smart materials", was showered with awards during the gala of the prestigious Olympia Hall in London, crowning the International Invention & Trade Expo 2019 (29-30.08.2019)

      • gold medal of the expo;

      • diamond Special Award;

      • the special prize of the World Association for Intellectual Property and Invention (WIIPA Special Award).

Conference presentations:

  1. J. Kujawa, K. Knozowska, W. Kujawski, S. Al. Gharabli, Ceramic membranes activation via Piranha reagent– a facile way for significant enhancement in membrane performance, Euromembrane, 20-24.11.2022 Sorrento, Italy – oral presentation

  2. J. Kujawa, W. Kujawski, S. Al. Gharabli, Magnetic hybrid separation materials with controlled properties – covalently modified PVDF with lanthanides oxide particles, Euromembrane, 20-24.11.2022 Sorrento, Italy - poster

  3. J. Kujawa, W. Kujawski, S. Al. Gharabli, Potential of PVDF-chitosan hybrids in water purification contaminated by pharmaceuticals – paracetamol, Euromembrane, 20-24.11.2022 Sorrento, Italy - poster

  4. Z. Flanc, J. Kujawa, W. Kujawski, PVDF-chitosan hybrid membranes for membrane emulsification with olive oil, Euromembrane, 20-24.11.2022 Sorrento, Italy - poster

  5. J. Kujawa, S. Al-Gharabli, W. Kujawski, Bio-mimicked surfaces with adjustable nanoarchitecture – new efficient separation materials with mitigated fouling, 5th International Conference on Applied Surface Science, 25-28.04.2022 Palma, Mallorca (Spain) - oral presentation

  6. J. Kujawa, S. Al-Gharabli, Synergy between roughness and material chemistry to enhance transport and separation features of PVDF-based bio-hybrid separation materials, 5th International Conference on Applied Surface Science, 25-28.04.2022 Palma, Mallorca (Spain) - poster

  7. J. Kujawa, S. Al-Gharabli, W. Kujawski, From petal-like to lotus-like materials – functionalized rare metal oxides as novel fillers for membrane-bases separation materials, 5th International Conference on Applied Surface Science, 25-28.04.2022 Palma, Mallorca (Spain) - poster

  8. J. Kujawa, S. Al-Gharabli, - Tools of Material Engineering for Designing Membrane Materials with Desired Features, 9th Jordan International Chemical Engineering Conference, 12-14.10.2021 Amman, Jordan - invited lecture

  9. J. Kujawa, S. Al-Gharabli, W. Kujawski, Roughness and Material chemistry - Synergy Toward PVDF-based Hybrid Separation Materials with Improved Features, Membrane Materials - Modification and Separation (M3-S) Conference, 6-8.09.2021 Toruń (Poland) - oral presentation

  10. Z.Flanc, J. Kujawa, Membrane Emulsification Process in the Production of Cosmetic Emulsions, Membrane Materials - Modification and Separation (M3-S) Conference, 6-8.09.2021 Toruń (Poland) - poster

  11. K. Pianka, J. Kujawa, The Effect of Chitosan Addition on Separation Properties and Morphology of Hydrophilic PVDF Membranes, Membrane Materials - Modification and Separation (M3-S) Conference, 6-8.09.2021 Toruń (Poland) - poster

  12. J. Kujawa, B. Al-Omari, S. Al-Gharabli, W.Kujawski, Hybrid polymeric membranes with chemically attached chitosan for separation of multicomponent liquid systems containing non-volatile components, International Congress on Membranes & Membrane Processes 2020, London (UK) – oral presentation

  13. S. Al-Gharabli, J. Kujawa, W.Kujawski, Hybrid materials based on activated and functionalized PVDF substrate as potential new medical materials, International Congress on Membranes & Membrane Processes 2020, London (UK) – oral presentation

  14. J. Kujawa, B. Al-Omari, S. Al-Gharabli, W.Kujawski, Separation of multicomponent liquid systems containing non-volatile components by new type of polymeric membranes, 1-4.12.19, Perth (Australia) 4th International Conference on Desalination using Membrane Technology - oral presentation - international conference

  15. S. Al-Gharabli, J. Kujawa, B. Al-Omari, W. Kujawski, Chemical integration of hydrophilic chitosan in PVDF membrane as an enhancer for the membrane distillation process, Perth (Australia) 1-4.12.2019, 4th International Conference on Desalination using Membrane Technology - oral presentation - international conference

  16. J. Kujawa, W. Kujawski, S. Al-Gharabli, Hybrid polymeric materials with controlled properties for water purification by removal of hazardous VOCs, XV Polish Membrane School, Wrocław (Poland) 21-22.09.2019 - poster - international conference

  17. S. Al-Gharabli, E. Hamad, W. Kujawski, J. Kujawa, Novel hybrid materials based on functionalized PVDF for water purification processes, XV Polish Membrane School, Wrocław (Poland) 21-22.09.2019 - poster - international conference

  18. J. Kujawa, S. Al-Gharabli, W. Kujawski, Upgraded membrane performance in membrane distillation by chemical modification with carbon nanotubes, 6th International Scientific Conference on Pervaporation, Vapor Permeation, Gas Separation, and Membrane Distillation, Toruń (Poland) 14-17.05.2019 - oral presentation - international conference

  19. J. Kujawa, S. Al-Gharabli, W. Kujawski, Native and chemically decorated rare-earth metal oxides as a novel separation materials, 6th International Scientific Conference on Pervaporation, Vapor Permeation, Gas Separation, and Membrane Distillation, Toruń (Poland) 14-17.05.2019 - poster - international conference

  20. B. Al-Omari, J. Kujawa, S. Al-Gharabli, W. Kujawski, PVDF membrane development and modification for membrane distillation, 6th International Scientific Conference on Pervaporation, Vapor Permeation, Gas Separation, and Membrane Distillation, Toruń (Poland) 14-17.05.2019 - poster - international conference

  21. J. Kujawa, S. Al-Gharabli, W. Kujawski, Insight into rare-earth metal oxide functionalization – generation of hybrid superhydrophobic materials, 6th International Conference on Multifunctional, Hybrid and Nanomaterials, Sitges (Spain) 11-15.03.2019 - poster, international conference

  22. J. Kujawa, S. Al-Gharabli, W. Kujawski, Modification of fluorinated PVDF porous material – from molecular grafting to upgrading transport and separation features, 6th International Conference on Multifunctional, Hybrid and Nanomaterials, Sitges (Spain) 11-15.03.2019 - poster, international conference

  23. S. Al-Gharabli, J.Kujawa, W. Kujawski, E. Hamad, Z. Abu El-Rub, CNT-PVDF - hybrid materials for membrane-based separation, 6th International Conference on Multifunctional, Hybrid and Nanomaterials, Sitges (Spain) 11-15.03.2019 - poster, international conference

  24. J. Kujawa, S. Al-Gharabli, W. Kujawski, Z. Abu El-Rub, E. M. Hamad, Fluorinated membranes, activated by Piranha reagent and grafted with fluoralkylsilanes and alkylsilanes for the removal of hazardous VOCs, Euromembrane 2018, Valencia, Spain (9-13.07.2018), oral presentation - international conference

  25. J. Kujawa, W. Kujawski, A. Cyganiuk, S. Al-Gharabli , Enhancement of zirconia membrane performance via molecular grafting in water purification from hazardous organic compounds by applying vacuum membrane distillation, XII Konferencja Naukowa “Membrany i Procesy Membranowe w Ochronie Środowiska” MEMPEP (13-16.06.2018) Zakopane, Poland, oral presentation - international conference