Preparation of ZnO nanorods or SiO2 nanoparticles grafted onto basalt ceramic membrane and the use for E. coli removal from water

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Tarih

2021

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Elsevier Sci Ltd

Erişim Hakkı

info:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess

Özet

This article addresses the fabrication of a novel and eco-friendly ceramic membrane based on basalt powder via press and sintering methods with a pore size of 1.5-2 mu m. The basalt ceramic membrane (BCM) was grafted by SiO2 nanoparticles (50-60 nm) and ZnO nanorods (2.2 mu m). The water permeability for the prepared membranes was measured 345.3, 701.4, and 801.9 L/m(2) h bar for bare BCM, SiO2-BCM, and ZnO-BCM, respectively. The prepared membranes were used in Escherichia coli (E. coli) removal, and 100% E. coli removal efficiency was achieved at a transmembrane pressure of 0.5 bar for all membranes. The antimicrobial activities of the solid surfaces for BCM, SiO2-BCM, and ZnO-BCM were also studied using E. coli as a model test microorganisms. The antimicrobial activities for bare BCM, SiO2-BCM, and ZnO-BCM were 20.57%, 74.90%, and 100%, respectively. The results are of great importance in terms of the reusability of membranes and the prevention of biofilm formation in wastewater treatment processes.

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Basalt powder, Ceramic membrane, SiO2 nanoparticles, ZnO nanorods, E. coli removal

Kaynak

Ceramics International

WoS Q Değeri

Q1

Scopus Q Değeri

Q1

Cilt

47

Sayı

19

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