Synthesis of zeolite and y-alumina nanoparticles as ceramic membranes for desalination applications

• Main Authors: Setiawan, H., Khairani, R., Rahman, M. A., Septawendar, R., Mukti, R. R., Dipojono, H. K., Purwasasmita, B. S.
• Format: Article
• Published: Springer International Publishing 2017
• Subjects: QD Chemistry
• Online Access: http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/76620/; https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85029602779&doi=10.1007%2fs41779-017-0064-4&partnerID=40&md5=f2473a2c6bfe1a975b866fac13fd6d80
• Institution: Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

Development of ceramic membrane for desalination is gaining interest in order to provide fresh water for human's life. In this work, a ceramic membrane was developed by coating of porous geopolymer with nanoparticles of gamma alumina (γ-Al2O3) (Al membrane), zeolite (Z membrane), and its combin...