Electrocoagulation Water Purification¶

Membranes & Advanced Filtration • Est. CapEx: Low-cost / Locally fabricated

Technical Overview¶

A water purification technology that uses electricity to coagulate and inactivate waterborne viruses in a single step. Developed at Texas A&M University, it offers a promising alternative to chemical-based coagulation.

Key Specifications & Engineering Parameters¶

Parameter	Specification
Category	Membranes & Advanced Filtration
Capital Cost	Low-cost / Locally fabricated
Primary Mechanism	Electrical current is applied to water, causing the release of metal ions that neutralize the surface charge of viruses, allowing them to clump together and be easily removed. Simultaneously, the electric field inactivates the viruses, providing dual-action disinfection.
Target Scale	Household / Village Cluster
Standard Lifespan	10 - 20 Years

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