CHE6883 Nanostructured membranes for separation and energy production
Faculty of Engineering
CHE6883 Nanostructured membranes for separation and energy production is a level 6, 0-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2026 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 0
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- Exam 60%
- and 3 other tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before CHE6883
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After CHE6883
No unit lists CHE6883 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
You must be enrolled in the Engineering PHD program or with permission from the Faculty of Engineering. The unit assumes that you have the necessary foundational knowledge.
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The same content under another code. Only one of them counts.
Overview
This unit covers the applications of nanostructured membranes in the field of chemical engineering, including the introduction of fabrication techniques, functionalization of nanostructured membranes and membrane properties.
Emphasis is placed on the importance of nanostructured membranes in improving energy efficiency and reducing environmental impact in various separation and energy production processes.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Laboratory report 1WrittenThreshold hurdle15%
- Laboratory report 2WrittenThreshold hurdle15%
- AssignmentWrittenThreshold hurdle10%
- Final assessmentExaminationThreshold hurdle60%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Discern the functional difference between main membranes including polymeric, ceramic and nanocomposite membranes.
- 2
Describe the synthesis and functionalisation of membranes.
- 3
Describe the membrane transport of both porous and nonporous membranes in different applications.
- 4
Reflect the key properties of membranes required for chemical engineering applications.
- 5
Generate membranes and membrane processes suitable for specific applications, including gas separations, water treatment and desalination, fuel cells and etc.
- 6
Reflect on and propose research on nanostructured membranes for energy production, water processing and gas separation.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops24 hours
- Practical activities24 hours
- Laboratories6 hours
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 3-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-8 hours of independent study per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher-directed learning, peer-directed learning and online engagement. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities.
Learning resources
Recommended resources
Textbooks and journal articles (details will be released in class)
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Benny Freeman
- Unit Coordinators
- Professor Benny Freeman
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for CHE6883?
CHE6883 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is CHE6883 offered?
In 2026, CHE6883 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is CHE6883?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does CHE6883 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 60% of the final mark, alongside 3 other tasks.