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Cost-Effective and Durable Ceramic Membrane: Fabrication and Performance Optimization.

Ahmed H El-Shazly1,2, Yomna A Fahmy1

  • 1Chemical and Petrochemicals Engineering Department, Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology, Alexandria 21934, Egypt.

Membranes
|October 28, 2025
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This study developed a cost-effective ceramic membrane for water purification using natural clays and minerals. Optimized backwashing cycles enhance membrane efficiency and longevity, making it a sustainable solution.

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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Water Treatment Technologies

Background:

  • Ceramic membranes offer durability for water purification but often face high production costs.
  • Developing affordable and efficient ceramic membranes is crucial for widespread water treatment applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To fabricate and characterize a cost-effective ceramic membrane for water purification.
  • To evaluate the membrane's performance in dye removal and assess the impact of backwashing on its long-term efficiency.
  • To conduct a preliminary cost analysis for the developed membrane.

Main Methods:

  • Ceramic membranes were fabricated using clays, aluminum oxide, and calcium carbonate via uniaxial pressing and sintering.
  • Membrane properties were analyzed using Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and X-ray Diffraction (XRD).
Keywords:
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  • Methylene blue dye removal efficiency, flux, pore size, and hydrophilicity (contact angle) were measured. Backwashing effects were studied over multiple cycles using distilled water.

    • Main Results:

    • The ceramic membrane exhibited a porosity of 38.7% and a contact angle of 65°, indicating good hydrophilicity.
    • The membrane achieved up to 99% methylene blue removal with an initial flux of 496.8 L m⁻² h⁻¹ and an average pore size of 2 µm.
    • Four backwashing cycles using distilled water significantly improved membrane efficiency and dye rejection, demonstrating effective chemical-free regeneration.

    Conclusions:

    • A cost-effective and durable ceramic membrane was successfully developed for water purification.
    • Optimizing backwashing cycles is critical for enhancing membrane performance, prolonging lifespan, and reducing operational costs.
    • The preliminary production cost of 170 USD/m² suggests a viable economic potential for this water purification technology.