Articles:
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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”
Innovation Leaders of Pomerania and Kuyavia, Poland 2019 (website: https://liderzy.tarr.org.pl/2020/06/17/liderzy-innowacji-pomorza-i-kujaw-2019/ )
Special award in the category of Academia for the most innovative and original solution “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:
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
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
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
Z. Flanc, J. Kujawa, W. Kujawski, PVDF-chitosan hybrid membranes for membrane emulsification with olive oil, Euromembrane, 20-24.11.2022 Sorrento, Italy - poster
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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