Graphene Oxide Nanofiltration Membrane¶
Desalination & Distillation • Est. CapEx: $500 USD • Lifespan: 10 Years (Standardized)
Technical Overview¶
Graphene oxide (GO) membranes are ultra-thin, layered filtration materials that allow high water flux while rejecting contaminants such as dyes, salts, and heavy metals. They offer improved antifouling and antibacterial properties compared to traditional polymer membranes, making them suitable for water desalination and purification.
Key Specifications & Engineering Parameters¶
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Category | Desalination & Distillation |
| Capital Cost (CapEx) | $500 USD |
| Power / Energy | Solar PV / Thermal |
| Target Scale | Community Scale |
| Standard Lifespan | 10 Years (Standardized) |
| Technology Maturity | R&D |
| Primary Mechanism | GO membranes consist of stacked graphene oxide nanosheets with nanochannels that permit water permeation while blocking solutes based on size exclusion and electrostatic interactions. The interlayer spacing can be tuned to selectively reject ions and organic molecules, and functional groups enhance hydrophilicity and fouling resistance. |
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