Projecten per jaar
Persoonlijk profiel
Research profile
With over 15 years of experience in the field of polymer membrane design, characterization and application, Kitty Nijmeijer leads the research group Membrane Materials and Processes that focuses on design and development of polymer membranes to separate molecular mixtures for sustainable processes. Her research expertise focuses on the fundamentals of membrane chemistry and morphology to control mass transport in macroscopic applications. It combines and integrates material science and process technology. Water and Energy are the main application areas with a strong focus on recovery and reuse of resources, the valorization of waste streams and energy efficient processes in the context of a sustainable circular economy.
Information about the Membrane Materials and Processes Group can be found at www.tue.nl/mmp
Academic background
Kitty Nijmeijer studied Chemical Technology at Zuyd University of Applied Sciences (Heerlen, The Netherlands) and at the University of Twente (Enschede, The Netherlands), where she received her Master degree in 1998. In 2003 she obtained her PhD with her thesis 'Gas-liquid membrane contactors for olefin/paraffin separation' from the University of Twente. After a postdoc at the same university, in 2005 she was appointed Research Director of the European Membrane Institute Twente (Enschede, The Netherlands) that performs confidential contract research directly with the industry. As she has a strong preference for academic research, in 2006 she became assistant professor at the University of Twente. In In 2007, Nijmeijer was invited senior scientist at Shell Research & Technology Center Amsterdam (SRTCA) and in 2010 she was a visiting scientist at the University of California (Berkeley, USA). In 2011 Nijmeijer became associate professor and head of the research group Membrane Science & Technology at the University of Twente, where she was appointed full professor in 2015. As of 2016 she is full professor and head of the Membrane Materials and Processes group at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e).
Kitty Nijmeijer was elected board member and vice president of the European Membrane Society and she is editorial board member of the scientific journals Science and the Journal of Membrane Science. She chaired ICOM 2011, the world’s largest conference on membrane science and technology. Next to fundamental research and education, Kitty Nijmeijer highly values the valorisation and the popularization of science and technology. She is involved in the Blue Energy demonstration installation at the Afsluitdijk (NL). In addition she served in several national TV programs, recorded a TEDx talk and a series of five short lectures about membrane technology for the University of The Netherlands and she is ambassador of the Dutch Chemical Association (VNCI) to promote and show the significance and importance of chemistry for society for a broad audience.
Expertise gerelateerd aan duurzame ontwikkelingsdoelstellingen van de VN
In 2015 stemden de VN-lidstaten in met 17 wereldwijde duurzame ontwikkelingsdoelstellingen (Sustainable Development Goals, SDG's) om armoede te beëindigen, de planeet te beschermen en voor iedereen welvaart te garanderen. Het werk van deze persoon draagt bij aan de volgende duurzame ontwikkelingsdoelstelling(en):
Externe posities
Full Professor, University of Twente
2010 → 28 feb. 2016
Vingerafdruk
- 1 Soortgelijke profielen
Samenwerkingen en hoofdonderzoeksgebieden uit de afgelopen vijf jaar
Projecten
- 3 Actief
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Ontwikkeling van een kosteneffectieve en duurzame Redox Flow Batterij (RFB) - NEWBAT
Nijmeijer, D. C. (Project Manager), Borneman, Z. (Projectmedewerker) & Weijers, C. (Projectmedewerker)
1/02/23 → 1/02/27
Project: Third tier
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New Chemistry for a Sustainable Future: Liquid crystalline polymer organic solvent nanofiltration membranes for polar/non-polar separations. 2021.038.C.TU/e.6
Nijmeijer, D. C. (Project Manager), Borneman, Z. (Projectmedewerker) & Poniatowska, J. (Projectmedewerker)
1/09/22 → 31/08/26
Project: Third tier
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Integrated PHA recovery from biomass with formulation and production of functional films,membranes, and/or coatings.
Nijmeijer, D. C. (Project Manager), Borneman, Z. (Projectmedewerker) & Wang, L.-S. (Projectmedewerker)
1/04/22 → 31/03/26
Project: Third tier
Onderzoeksoutput
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The acid-base flow battery: Tradeoffs between energy density, efficiency, and stability
Boulif, N., Evers, R., Driegen, J., Nawaz, A., Borneman, Z. & Nijmeijer, K. (Corresponding author), 1 apr. 2025, In: Applied Energy. 383, 13 blz., 125327.Onderzoeksoutput: Bijdrage aan tijdschrift › Tijdschriftartikel › Academic › peer review
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Towards organic solvent nanofiltration (OSN) membrane recyclability through Diels-Alder (DA) dynamic covalent bonds
Poniatowska, J., Houben, M., Borneman, Z. & Nijmeijer, K. (Corresponding author), 30 jul. 2025, In: Separation and Purification Technology. 362, Part 3, 14 blz., 131812.Onderzoeksoutput: Bijdrage aan tijdschrift › Tijdschriftartikel › Academic › peer review
Open AccessBestand2 Citaten (Scopus)35 Downloads (Pure) -
Unraveling the role of physicochemical interactions between the layer-by-layer membranes and Pluronic® L-35 as a draw solution
Kinik, A., van der Wal, M., Nijmeijer, K. & Borneman, Z. (Corresponding author), 1 okt. 2025, In: Desalination. 612, 12 blz., 118970.Onderzoeksoutput: Bijdrage aan tijdschrift › Tijdschriftartikel › Academic › peer review
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Advances in Membrane Separation for Biomaterial Dewatering
Diepenbroek, E., Mehta, S., Borneman, Z., Hempenius, M. A., Kooij, E. S., Nijmeijer, K. (Corresponding author) & de Beer, S. (Corresponding author), 5 mrt. 2024, In: Langmuir. 40, 9, blz. 4545-4566 22 blz.Onderzoeksoutput: Bijdrage aan tijdschrift › Artikel recenseren › peer review
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Dynamic ammonium retention for nutrient separation from manure digestate
van der Wal, M., van Alphen, J., Nijmeijer, K. & Borneman, Z. (Corresponding author), 15 dec. 2024, In: Waste Management. 190, blz. 644-653 10 blz.Onderzoeksoutput: Bijdrage aan tijdschrift › Tijdschriftartikel › Academic › peer review
Open AccessBestand1 Citaat (Scopus)19 Downloads (Pure)
Prijzen
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Academic Society Award
Nijmeijer, K. (Ontvanger), 2018
Prijs: Anders › Discipline gerelateerd › Wetenschappelijk
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NWO START-UP Award : Membranes à la carte
Nijmeijer, K. (Ontvanger), 2018
Prijs: NWO › START-UP › Wetenschappelijk
Activiteiten
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Effect of the presence of magnesium ions on power generation using reverse electrodialysis
Nijmeijer, K. (Spreker)
2 aug. 2017Activiteit: Types gesprekken of presentaties › Aangemelde presentatie › Wetenschappelijk
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Institute for Sustainable Process Technology (ISPT) (Externe organisatie)
Nijmeijer, K. (Lid)
1 mrt. 2015 → …Activiteit: Types lidmaatschap › Lidmaatschap van bestuur › Wetenschappelijk
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Science (Tijdschrift)
Nijmeijer, K. (Lid redactieraad)
20 okt. 2014 → …Activiteit: Types publicaties van collegiale toetsing en redactioneel werk › Redactioneel werk › Wetenschappelijk
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Science (Tijdschrift)
Nijmeijer, K. (Peer reviewer)
1 okt. 2014 → …Activiteit: Types publicaties van collegiale toetsing en redactioneel werk › Publicatie peer-review › Wetenschappelijk
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Journal of Membranes and Separation Technology (Tijdschrift)
Nijmeijer, K. (Lid redactieraad)
jan. 2013 → …Activiteit: Types publicaties van collegiale toetsing en redactioneel werk › Redactioneel werk › Wetenschappelijk
Cursussen
Knipsels
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Researchers from Eindhoven University of Technology Detail Findings in Membrane Research [On the Performance of a Ready-to-Use Electrospun Sulfonated Poly(Ether Ether Ketone) Membrane Adsorber]
12/07/23
1 item van Media-aandacht
Pers / media: Vakinhoudelijk commentaar
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Third Round National Growth Fund: Over 2.4 Billion Euros Awarded to Projects in Which TU/e is Involved
van der Spek, E. D., Anderson, P. D., Hofman, T., Ito, K., Maljaars, J., Hengeveld, B. J., Bergveld, H. J., Deen, N. G., Nijmeijer, K., Nieveen, N., Birk, M. V., Salazar Duque, E. M., Forner Cuenca, A. & Salazar, M.
30/06/23
1 item van Media-aandacht
Pers / media: Vakinhoudelijk commentaar
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Research Conducted at Eindhoven University of Technology Has Updated Our Knowledge about Polymer Materials [Addressing Specific (Poly)Ion Effects for Layer-by-layer Membranes]
24/04/23
1 item van Media-aandacht
Pers / media: Vakinhoudelijk commentaar
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Researchers at Eindhoven University of Technology Release New Data on Nanofiltration (The Ph As a Tool To Tailor the Performance of Symmetric and Asymmetric Layer-by-layer Nanofiltration Membranes)
22/03/23
1 item van Media-aandacht
Pers / media: Vakinhoudelijk commentaar
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Chemical Engineering and Chemistry board further strengthened by second vice-dean
13/09/22
1 item van Media-aandacht
Pers / media: Vakinhoudelijk commentaar
Impacts
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Control of porosity
Nijmeijer, D. C. (Onderzoeker), Romme-van Moll, N. (Content manager) & van Os-Rovers, C. J. W. (Administratieve ondersteuning)
Impact: Research Topic/Theme (at group level)
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Module, reactor and process design and performance
Nijmeijer, D. C. (Onderzoeker), Romme-van Moll, N. (Content manager) & van Os-Rovers, C. J. W. (Administratieve ondersteuning)
Impact: Research Topic/Theme (at group level)
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Molecular specificity
Nijmeijer, D. C. (Onderzoeker), Romme-van Moll, N. (Content manager) & van Os-Rovers, C. J. W. (Administratieve ondersteuning)
Impact: Research Topic/Theme (at group level)