Upcycling of Used RO Membranes
Chuo University
Technology / Service Summary
Purpose
Recycling of used RO for reducing the membrane waste and use it for the other applications such as industrial wastewater reclamations.
Feature
Polymer can be coated on the membrane with non-destructively. The polymer-coated membrane showed good performance of antibiotic function and oil repellency.
Effect
70% reduction of biofilm formation and 30% increase of oil repellency.
Controlled Substance
Applicable Regions / Countries
- Japan
- Southeast Asia
- Central/South Asia
- China/ East Asia
- Middle East
- Africa
- Oceania
- Europe
- Central/South America
- ASEAN countries
Indonesia,Cambodia,Singapore,Thailand,Philippines,Brunei Darussalam,Viet Nam,Malaysia,Myanmar,Lao PDR
Accomplishments
The Ministry of the Environment's comprehensive research promotion project has been conducting basic research for three years. The demonstration study is in the stage of being carried out subsequently.
Related SDGs Goals
- 6. Clean Water and Sanitation
- 9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
- 12. Responsible Consumption and Production
