drinking water – TechConnect Briefs

Metals disinfection of E. coli in synthetic groundwater and effects of varying water chemistry

Edokpayi J.N., Singh R., Odiyo J.O., Smith J.A., University of Venda, ZA

The sustainable access to clean and safe drinking water remains as global challenge as large numbers of people still consume water that is not safe. Diarrhea; a preventable waterborne disease remains the major cause of [...]

Comparative and synergistic studies of antibacterial effect of ZnO nanoparticles and antibiotics for Pathogens in Drinking Water

Butt N.M., Preston University, PK

In the area of water purification, nanotechnology offers the possibility of an efficient removal of pollutants and germs (Dhermendra K. Tiwari et al., 2008). Zinc oxide nanoparticles are known to be one of the multifunctional [...]

Using Zeta Potential to Optimize the Water Clarification Process in a Full-Scale Water Production Facility

Nobbmann U., Gertig K.R., Billica J.A., Morfesis A., Malvern Instruments, Inc., US

Zeta potential provides a measurable value to monitor optimal water clarification capabilities. The magnitude of the zeta potential value indicates the repulsive interaction between particles; a zero zeta potential means that the conditions for the [...]

Using Zeta Potential to Optimize the Water Clarification Process in a Full-Scale Water Production Facility

Nobbmann U., Gertig K.R., Billica J.A., Morfesis A., Malvern Instruments, Inc., US

Zeta potential provides a measurable value to monitor optimal water clarification capabilities. The magnitude of the zeta potential value indicates the repulsive interaction between particles; a zero zeta potential means that the conditions for the [...]

Drinking water treatment with Caspian region natural sorbents

Egorov M.A., Astrakhan State University, RU

The present work is focused on developing effective and efficient mass consumer household filters to treat drinking water with natural sorbents which is especially important for developing regions communities. The aim of the research was [...]