MrTristan Spreng

I am a PhD student in the Multifunctional Nanomaterials Group at Imperial College London, co-supervised by Professor Camille Petit and Dr. Ronny Pini. My research focuses on developing novel materials to address some of the most pressing challenges of our time, with a particular emphasis on the energy transition. My work has included exploring new battery concepts, supercapacitors, and carbon capture technologies.

In my PhD project, I investigate the relationship between pore structure and CO2 uptake kinetics and equilibrium in direct air capture (DAC) adsorbents. We focus on porous polymers due to their exceptional stability, low cost, and ease of synthesis. Despite being the current benchmark adsorbents for DAC, the mass transfer barriers within these materials are not well understood, resulting in slow kinetics. By employing high-throughput experimentation, characterization, and computational methods, we aim to develop a more comprehensive understanding of amorphous adsorbents.

I am always open to collaboration opportunities and welcome discussions with fellow researchers and industry partners interested in advancing direct air capture or related fields.