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Combining Phosphate and Bacteria Removal on Chemically Active Filter Membranes Allows Prolonged Storage of Drinking Water

Aline C. C. Rotzetter, Christoph R. Kellenberger, Christoph M. Schumacher, Carlos A. Mora, Robert N. Grass, Michael Loepfe, Norman A. Luechinger, Wendelin J. Stark

Advanced Materials · 2013 · 62 citations · 19 references

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Abstract

A chemically active filtration membrane with incorporated lanthanum oxide nanoparticles enables the removal of bacteria and phosphate at the same time and thus provides a simple device for preparation of drinking water and subsequent safe storage without using any kind of disinfectants.

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