Research Grant
[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/DP0985389]Researchers: Long Nghiem (Chief Investigator) , Menachem Elimelech (Partner Investigator)
Brief description Optimising nanofiltration and reverse osmosis filtration processes for water recycling: effects of fouling and chemical cleaning on trace contaminant removal. In Australia, water recycling is considered a principal measure to manage the current ongoing water shortage and to better protect the environment. Membrane filtration processes play important roles in the treatment of reclaimed municipal wastewater. However, there is very limited knowledge regarding the reliability of such processes in removing trace contaminants from recycled water, which may result in unintended health consequences. This research will lead to a comprehensive understanding of the removal process of such contaminants by membrane filtration. Consequently, the likely avenue of risk can be eliminated and the treatment process can be optimised to achieve economic savings and environmental protection.
Funding Amount $195,000
Funding Scheme Discovery Projects
- PURL : https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/DP0985389
- ARC : DP0985389