wastewater treatment

Functionalized boron nitride-based nanofiltration membranes enhance treatment of semiconductor wastewaters

By Lisa McDonald / September 27, 2022

To improve separation performance of ceramic membranes, researchers currently are exploring modification of the membrane’s surface using 2D nanomaterials. Researchers led by Ewha Womans University demonstrated that coating a ceramic membrane with functionalized boron nitride improves separation performance for both particulate and organic contaminants in semiconductor wastewaters.

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Chipping in for a cleaner climate—graphene oxide-based nanofiltration membranes show promise in treating semiconductor wastewater

By Lisa McDonald / February 1, 2022

Removal of ammonium ions from semiconductor wastewater is a particular concern for chip manufacturers to avoid exacerbating eutrophication of aquatic environments. Researchers in South Korea investigated the potential of graphene oxide-based nanofiltration membranes to treat this type of wastewater.

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Other materials stories that may be of interest

By April Gocha / July 5, 2017

2-D material’s traits could send electronics R&D spinning in new directions, screen-printed batteries for renewables on the way, and other materials stories that may be of interest for July 5, 2017.

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Other materials stories that may be of interest

By April Gocha / March 8, 2017

Most complex nanoparticle crystal ever made by design, solar panels get a face-lift with custom designs, and other materials stories that may be of interest for March 8, 2017.

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Flush what you knew about clean energy: Researchers discover new way to use wastewater for power

By Stephanie Liverani / February 23, 2016

Step aside wind and solar power. Researchers at Virginia Tech have discovered a way to maximize the amount of electricity that can be generated from the wastewater we flush down the toilet.

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Other materials stories that may be of interest

By April Gocha / July 30, 2014

Other materials stories that may be of interest for July 30, 2014.

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Decaf drinking water made possible by nano titania, magnetite, and graphene oxide modules

By Eileen De Guire / March 21, 2014

Photocatalytic titania nanoparticles and composite magnetic nanoparticles loaded onto graphene oxide create photocatalytic “modules” for wastewater treatment.

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