Result description
The membrane top-active layer is 2 μm thick, uniform and defect-free, and is coated on an ultra-robust support. The membrane presents a molecular weight cut-off (MWCO) of 19 kDa (equivalent to a pore size of 6 nm) and a high pure water permeability of 160 LMH/bar. The super-hydrophilicity and negative surface charge of the membrane promote its great retention of proteins (bovine serum albumin, whey protein, and hemoglobin), indigo dye, and humic acid. The membrane is effective in photodegrading phenol and humic acid under sunlight irradiation. Moreover, self-cleaning properties are observed by irradiating the membrane, which enabled recovering up to 97% of the original flux upon exposure to sunlight.
Oceans, seas and watersAddressing target audiences and expressing needs
- Expanding to more markets /finding new customers
- Collaboration
Full-scale production of the device can be achieved by LiqTech Ceramics A/S.
Potential applications and commercialization potential of this new product still need to be explored.
- Other Actors who can help us fulfil our market potential
- Research and Technology Organisations
R&D, Technology and Innovation aspects
Laboratory prototypes have been fabricated and validated.
A strategy for commercialization needs to be designed before product upscaling and full-scale production.
The product has being designed to enter the production line of LiqTech Ceramics A/S, which has already a portfolio of costumers, being in the business for more than 20 years.
Many prototypes have been already prepared since the first membrane was reported in 2021, showing reproducible performances.
- Global
Result submitted to Horizon Results Platform by CENTRO DE INVESTIGACIONES ENERGETICAS, MEDIOAMBIENTALES Y TECNOLOGICAS-CIEMAT
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