Development of advanced ceramic membranes: a robust solution to sustainable water treatment [ 2011-12-14 - 2014-12-13 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Prof Gayle Morris (Chief Investigator) ,  Dr Mikel Duke (Chief Investigator) ,  Stephen Gray (Chief Investigator) ,  Dr Domun Choi (Partner Investigator) ,  Mr Kenichi Nishizu (Partner Investigator)
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Brief description Development of advanced ceramic membranes: a robust solution to sustainable water treatment. Australia is one of the driest nations on Earth. While available fresh water supplies dwindle, options to treat 'used' water for reuse are gaining rapid popularity. Membranes are now state-of-the-art for water treatment, including all new desalination plants, but as they are polymeric based, they must be routinely cleaned with chemicals and replaced. The outcomes of this research will demonstrate innovative functional ceramic membranes which last longer and have lower requirement for cleaning chemicals and expert maintenance. This, in turn, will deliver water at lower cost and reduced environmental burden (chemical and membrane disposal), giving industry more sustainable solutions to treat water, which has now become an essential practice in society.

Funding Amount $270,000

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