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International Filtration News provides ongoing coverage of filtration technology research and development. Visit filtnews.com regularly to stay on top of the latest filtration R&D.

New Filter Captures and Recycles Aluminum from Manufacturing Waste

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Nanofiltration process for recycling aluminum. Photo courtesy Trent Lee
Research & Development

MIT engineers designed a nanofiltration process that could make aluminum production more efficient while reducing hazardous waste.By Jennifer Chu | MIT NewsUsed in everything from soda cans and foil wrap …

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Carbon fibers are expensive, high-performance materials largely used in the construction of aircrafts and automobiles. USC research shows promise to fully recycle these fibers to restore 90% of the strength of the original fibers. Photo courtesy Caryn Smith
Research & Development

The method can upcycle carbon fibers to restore 90% of the strength of original fibers. By Yashna DodrajkaUSC researchers have developed a study that promises complete upcycling of high-performance composite …

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Making of flexible ceramic microfiber nonwoven material.
Filter MediaResearch & Development

Recent advancements in material science have facilitated the development of flexible ceramic microfiber non-woven material, representing a significant innovation that combines the high-temperature stability and chemical resistance of ceramics with …

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By integrating cellulose into the silk-based fibrils that could be formed into a thin membrane, and then tuning the electrical charge of the cellulose, the researchers produced a material that was highly effective at removing contaminants in lab tests. Pictured is an example of the filter. Photo courtesy of Courtesy of the researchers.
Research & DevelopmentTech Notes

Water contamination by the chemicals used in today’s technology is a rapidly growing problem globally. A recent study by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control found that 98 percent of …

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Study participants also reported a significant increase in their household’s exclusive use of arsenic-filtered water for drinking and cooking.
Research & DevelopmentWater & Wastewater (Municipal)

A community-led water-testing project made up of households that rely on private well water with high arsenic levels saw on average a 47 percent drop in participants’ urinary arsenic levels …

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