Optimization of Cleaning Processes for the Production of a Novel Porous Material for the Removal of Phosphorus By Emily Roche, Marcia Silva*, Donald Boehm, Joseph Corrao, David GarmanUWM Water Technology Accelerator (WaTA) * msilva@uwm.edu
Novel Porous Material for the Removal of Phosphorous Clean porous material Fabricate with metal oxides Column experiments Phosphorous removal efficiency Column Experiment
Optimization for Production Cut Costs of Preparation Simplify Cleaning Process 10x Sonication, 10x Microwaving 3x Microwaving Reduce Wastewater De-ionized(DI) water vs. tap water Sonication Diagram
Initial Cleaning Process Prior to fabrication with metal oxides. Traditional Method 10x Sonication, 10x Microwaving with DI water New Method 3x Sonication, no Microwaving with tap water
Comparison of Cleaning Methods
Conclusion Novel porous material fabricated with metal oxides Efficient alternative to removing phosphorus Optimization of cleaning process for large scale use Reduction of costs