Removal of MS2 and fr Bacteriophages Using MgAl₂O₄-Modified, Al₂O₃-Stabilized Porous Ceramic Granules for Drinking Water Treatment.

ABSTRACT: Point-of-use ceramic filters are one of the strategies to address problems associated with waterborne diseases to remove harmful microorganisms in water sources prior to its consumption. In this study, development of adsorption-based ceramic depth filters composed of alumina platelets was achieved using spray granulation (calcined at 800 °C). Their virus retention performance was assessed using cartridges containing granular material (4 g) with two virus surrogates: MS2 and fr bacteriophages. Both materials showed complete removal, with a 7 log₁₀ reduction value (LRV) of MS2 up to 1 L. MgAl₂O₄-modified Al₂O₃ granules possessed a higher MS2 retention capacity, contrary to the shortcomings of retention limits in pure Al₂O

SUBMITTER: Yuzbasi NS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9145336 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature