Crystallization and separation processes

• Crystallization as a process for separation and product design
  • Phase equilibria and crystallization kinetics
  • Process design, monitoring and control

• Application of crystallization processes for sustainable production and purification of target compounds
  • Innovative concepts of enantiomer separation and production (e. g. Preferential Crystallization, counter-current (fractional) crystallization, integrated processes)
  • Separation of value-added products from complex multicomponent systems as synthesis mixtures or plant extracts
  • Alternative process concepts for climate-friendly and sustainable production of mass chemicals (e. g. soda ash)
  • Separation, purification and valorization of waste or residual materials from industrial processing (e. g. lignin from wood treatment)

Possible research projects (not exhaustive)

• Multi-step separation systems for complex mixtures arising from depolymerization or pyrolysis processes
  (Collaboration partners: Prof. Sundmacher, Prof. Kienle, Prof. Sager)
• Prediction of thermodynamic properties and phase equilibria
  (Collaboration partner: Prof. Sundmacher)