Sustainable Living Filtration Membranes
Christina G. Eggensperger, Mattia Giagnorio, Marcus C. Holland, Kerianne M. Dobosz, Jessica D. Schiffman, Alberto Tiraferri, Katherine R. Zodrow
Abstract
and a 90% rejection of 30 nm nanoparticles. Because they contain living microorganisms that produce cellulose fibers, the surface of an LFM heals after a puncture or incision. Following punctures or incisions, membrane permeability, after a rapid increase postpuncture, returns to 110-250% of the original flux after 10 days in a growth solution. Additionally, LFMs may be manufactured using readily available materials, increasing membrane production accessibility.
Topics & Concepts
MembraneUltrafiltration (renal)ChemistryFiltration (mathematics)Permeability (electromagnetism)Membrane permeabilityChromatographyPulp and paper industryBiochemistryEngineeringMathematicsStatisticsAdvanced Cellulose Research StudiesEnzyme-mediated dye degradation