Research in a nutshell

My team are working on developing materials that can permanently capture toxins from the water used in the dialysis process. This is a crucial step towards creating a wearable device that could improve access to treatment and enhance the quality of life for patients. However, the process of discovering new materials is often slow and based on trial and error. To address this issue, the team is utilizing computational tools to model and design materials before they are synthesized, thereby accelerating the screening of new materials. The ultimate goal of this approach is to develop a dialysate regeneration system for hemodialysis that is characterized by fast dynamic adsorption of urea, low energy consumption, and no harm to the patient.