Membrane Research Laboratory
About Membrane Research Laboratory
The Membrane Research Laboratory, established in 2019, is one of the pioneering research facilities at the National Institute of Technology Andhra Pradesh. The laboratory is dedicated to advancing membrane-based separation technologies, with a strong emphasis on ceramic membranes fabricated from low-cost and sustainable raw materials.
These technologies are applied across a wide range of chemical, environmental, and biotechnological processes. The laboratory is actively engaged in cutting-edge research aimed at promoting sustainability, achieving net-zero goals, and supporting circular economy principles through innovative membrane solutions.
Principal Investigator
Dr. Vinoth Kumar Raja
Assistant Professor & Head
Associate Dean (Research & Consultancy)
Department of Chemical Engineering
National Institute of Technology Andhra Pradesh
IIT Guwahati alumnus with International Postdoctoral Research in advanced separation processes (Portugal & France), leading membrane research with 75+ publications,major projects, honoured with prestigious awards, and advancing innovations in Membrane Science and Engineering for Environmental and Industrial Applications.
Email: vinoth@nitandhra.ac.in
Research
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Ceramic Membranes
We develop low-cost ceramic membranes using natural materials, optimizing structure and performance for applications in water treatment, food processing, gas separation, and biotechnology.
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Wastewater Treatment
We develop low-cost ceramic membranes for sustainable wastewater treatment, focusing on pollutant removal, fouling control, surface modification, and improving efficiency across industrial and domestic applications.
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Food and Beverage Processing
We apply membrane technology in food processing, especially juice clarification, improving transparency, stability, and shelf life while preserving nutrients, flavor, and product quality.
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Bio-Separations
Bio-separations research uses membranes for efficient purification of biomolecules, proteins, and microorganisms, ensuring high purity, selectivity, and minimal loss across bioprocessing and environmental applications.
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Microplastics Removal
Research develops membrane-based solutions to remove microplastics, studying their behavior, interactions, and ensuring efficient, selective, long-term removal from water and wastewater systems.
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