1. 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) *

2. Novel Porous Material for the Removal of Phosphorous
Clean porous material
Fabricate with metal oxides
Column experiments
Phosphorous removal efficiency
Column Experiment

3. 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

4. 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

5. Comparison of Cleaning Methods

6. Conclusion Novel porous material fabricated with metal oxides
Efficient alternative to removing phosphorus
Optimization of cleaning process for large scale use
Reduction of costs