Functionalised membranes remove and recover dissolved heavy metals

D. Bhattacharyya, J. A. Hestekin, S. M.C. Ritchie, L. G. Bachas

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Abstract

Research conducted at the University of Kentucky to develop a new class of polyamino acid functionalized membranes to remove and recover dissolved heavy metals by microfiltration is described. The membranes were based on polyamino acids such as polyaspartic acid, poly-L-glutamic acid and polyarginine. The applications and economics of heavy metal recovery using the functionalized membrane sorbent are outlined. Two case studies are presented.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)8-11
Number of pages4
JournalMembrane Technology
Volume1999
Issue number110
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 1999

Keywords

  • Heavy metal
  • Membrane
  • Microfiltration

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Food Science
  • Chemistry (all)
  • Materials Science (all)
  • Environmental Science (all)
  • Energy Engineering and Power Technology
  • Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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