Manufacturing gravity-driven membrane elements for high-quality water production for rural, Indigenous, and remote communities

Microfiltration and ultrafiltration technologies are viable solutions to produce potable water, free of viruses, bacteria, and organic matter, for remote communities. However, a major challenge for the sustainable operation of these membrane systems in remote areas is the need for electrical power and management of fouling. This project's scope will be to develop a roll-to-roll membrane manufacturing process to produce large-scale, gravity driven, porous membranes using lignin, carbon nitride, and metalorganic frameworks. Manufacturing these membrane modules offers some advantages over conventional membranes regarding biodegradability, lower fabrication costs and reduced fouling.