METHODS FOR FUNCTIONAL ENHANCEMENT OF CERAMIC MEMBRANES AND SYSTEMS FOR SEPARATION OF AQUEOUS MIXTURES

摘要

The present application presents the development of a method for enhancing filtration capabilities of ceramic elements by chemically binding a hydrophilic compound throughout the porous structure of a ceramic element. An enhanced ceramic filter includes a ceramic element with chemically bound hydrophilic molecules. The enhanced ceramic filter is used in a system for the separation of non-polar compounds from aqueous mixtures. An aqueous mixture is passed through the enhanced ceramic filter, allowing water to permeate, and concentrate to exit the filter.

主权项

1. A ceramic filter for separating organic compounds from a liquid, comprising:
a ceramic element having a porous structure and one or more channels for the transportation of the liquid; and a plurality of hydrophilic molecules chemically bound into the porous structure of the ceramic element; wherein the chemically bound hydrophilic molecules within the ceramic element are configured to separate organic compounds from the liquid independent of the size of pores in the porous structure.