Phosphate functionalized activated carbon sachet filters for drinking water purification
Chamalki Madhusha, Kavindya Weerasinghe, Imalka Munaweera, Chandani Perera, Gayan Kanchana Wijesinghe, Manjula Weerasekera, Yugantha Idangodage, C. S. Kalpage, Nilwala Kottegoda
Abstract
This study reports the synthesis and characterization of a phosphate functionalized porous activated carbon filter material suitable for sachet filters to remove fluoride, hardness and bacterial pathogens in drinking water.
Topics & Concepts
Activated carbonFluoridePhosphatePortable water purificationWater treatmentFilter (signal processing)Carbon fibersFilter paperChemistryMaterials scienceWaste managementChromatographyOrganic chemistryInorganic chemistryComputer scienceComposite materialAdsorptionEngineeringComputer visionComposite numberFluoride Effects and RemovalAdsorption and biosorption for pollutant removalAerogels and thermal insulation