Nanotechnology-Enhanced Membranes (Nanofiltration)¶

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

Technical Overview¶

Filtration membranes infused with nanoparticles (e.g., silver, titanium dioxide, carbon nanotubes) to remove pathogens and degrade pollutants at the molecular level. This high-tech innovation enhances traditional filtration.

Key Specifications & Engineering Parameters¶

Parameter	Specification
Category	Membranes & Advanced Filtration
Capital Cost	Low-cost / Locally fabricated
Primary Mechanism	Nanoparticles incorporated into membrane materials physically block contaminants via tiny pores and chemically degrade pollutants through photocatalysis or adsorption. For example, titanium dioxide nanoparticles use UV light to oxidize organic pollutants.
Target Scale	Household / Village Cluster
Standard Lifespan	10 - 20 Years

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