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The structure of ceramic membrane goes through radical changes via in situ synthesis of metal oxide nanowires. The membranes with the mesh-like structure in the separation layer can permit flow rates orders of magnitude great than conventional membranes formed from aggregation of particles. Such a membrane can be used to separating protein at a high flux under a low driving pressure. Moreover, the additional property of these membranes, such as the adjustable surface charges, can be exploited to enhance filtering performance in coherence with the biological substances to be separated. For instance, the bovine serum albumin and bovin hemoglobin, even with the similar size of about 10 nm, can be effectively separated in this way. Combining photocatalysis with bio-separation can further enhance the performance of ceramic nanowire membranes in the processes of biological separation.
- Study level
- PhD
- Supervisors
- QUT
- Organisational unit
Science and Engineering Faculty
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Dr Xuebin Ke
