Elution and disinfection of silver and zinc nanoparticles in co-fired ceramic water filters

Venis, Robbie A.; Basu, Onita D.

doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.163317

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“…Research has shown that when combined with Ag, higher concentrations of Zn lead to improved disinfection outcomes and effectively prevent bacterial growth. 60 Moreover, introducing Zn in CWF, particularly in clay compositions lacking natural Zn content, presents a significant opportunity to reduce cost without compromising the filters’ bactericidal effectiveness. One of the other challenges in using silver as an additive is silver elution.…”

Section: Separation and Antibacterial Propertiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Low-Cost Antibacterial Ceramic Water Filters for Decentralized Water Treatment: Advances and Practical Applications

Ciawi,

Khoiruddin

2024

ACS Omega

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Access to clean water remains challenging for people living in underdeveloped regions, rural areas, and remote locations. In the absence of centralized water treatment systems, point-of-use (POU) solutions are necessary. Ceramic water filters (CWFs) have emerged as a practical and affordable option for decentralized water treatment. This review focuses on recent advances in antibacterial CWFs, including preparation methods, filtration performance, and applications. The review highlights the significance of preparation techniques, material choices, and additives in determining CWF properties and performance. Despite virus and chemical contaminant removal limitations, ongoing research on nanofillers and antibacterial additives shows promise for enhancing the CWF performance. The costeffectiveness, ease of production, and low operational requirements of CWF make it a viable solution for decentralized drinking water systems, particularly in resource-limited areas. Studies have demonstrated the efficacy of CWFs in reducing water contaminants, but proper maintenance and user training are crucial to optimal performance.

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Section: Separation and Antibacterial Propertiesmentioning

confidence: 99%