High-throughput mixed-matrix membrane with superior anti-bacterial properties: A facile approach towards development of point-of-use water purification device
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- 作者：Soumitra Kara ; soumitra.1stmay@gmail.com" class="auth_mail" title="E-mail the corresponding author ; soubiswa@barc.gov.in" class="auth_mail" title="E-mail the corresponding author ; Avishek Pala ; Mahesh Subramanianb ; J. Nuwadc ; R.C. Bindala ; S. Chattopadhyayb ; P.K. Tewarid
- 关键词：Mixed-matrix membrane ; Ag nanoparticle ; Bacterial rejection ; Negative chemotactic response ; High-throughput
- 刊名：Chemical Engineering Journal
- 出版年：2016
- 出版时间：1 August 2016
- 年：2016
- 卷：297
- 期：Complete
- 页码：193-206
- 全文大小：3840 K
文摘
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Mixed-matrix UF membrane as point-of-use bactericidal portable device developed.
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A methodology for energy-efficient and cost-effective domestic water purification developed.
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Bactericidal Ag-nps impregnated within a highly porous benign matrix of polymer.
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As a survival mechanism, bacteria experience negative chemotactic responses.
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Solvent throughput of 2500 LMH/bar and bacterial rejection of 99.99% achieved.