Special features
- Dual functions adsorptive mixed matrix membrane for simultaneous heavy metal removal and purified water production.
- Effectively treat various contaminants including heavy metal ions in a single-step procedure
Novelty
- Dual features: simultaneous separation and adsorption.
- Nanocomposite membranes tailored for improved heavy metals removal (performance) and simple recovery process (economic).
Application
- Wastewater treatment in semiconductor and battery industries
- Drinking water provider
- Residential communities
Environmental
- Nanoparticles used is environmental friendly and widely available
- Able to remove toxic heavy metals
- No production of secondary sludge
Benefits
- Efficiently remove heavy metals and other small-sized contaminants.
- Novel dual functions (adsorption and separation)
- Ease fabrication technique
- Cost effective (low operating pressure & simple recovery process)
- Environmental friendly (green materials)