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Transforming Waste to Water Filters: A Mini-Review of Ceramic Membranes from Upcycled Materials

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  • Asma Nouira

    (Renewable Energies Chair, Polo da Mitra da Universidade de Évora, Universidade de Évora, 7000-083 Nossa Senhora da Tourega, Portugal
    Laboratory of Composite Materials and Clay Minerals (LMCMA), CNRSM-Technopole BorjCédria, Soliman 8027, Tunisia)

  • Mabrouk Ben Hamden

    (Laboratory of Advanced Materials, National School of Engineers, University of Sfax, Sfax 3029, Tunisia)

  • Mouna Sayehi

    (Laboratory of Composite Materials and Clay Minerals (LMCMA), CNRSM-Technopole BorjCédria, Soliman 8027, Tunisia)

  • Imene Bekri-Abbes

    (Laboratory of Composite Materials and Clay Minerals (LMCMA), CNRSM-Technopole BorjCédria, Soliman 8027, Tunisia)

Abstract

The escalating global water crisis, coupled with the unsustainable accumulation of industrial and urban waste, demands innovative solutions that align with circular economy principles. This review explores the transformative potential of waste-derived ceramic membranes as a sustainable strategy for water purification, simultaneously addressing waste valorization and clean water scarcity. Ceramic membranes, traditionally fabricated from high-purity inorganic materials, are renowned for their superior chemical resistance, thermal stability, and durability. Recent advances demonstrate that industrial byproducts, such as red mud, coal fly ash, blast furnace slag, coal gangue, and kiln roller waste, can be effectively repurposed into cost-effective, high-performance filtration materials. This paper critically examines fabrication techniques, material properties, and performance metrics of waste-derived ceramic membranes. By transforming industrial waste into functional filtration materials, this approach not only mitigates environmental pollution but also contributes to sustainable water security.

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  • Asma Nouira & Mabrouk Ben Hamden & Mouna Sayehi & Imene Bekri-Abbes, 2025. "Transforming Waste to Water Filters: A Mini-Review of Ceramic Membranes from Upcycled Materials," Waste, MDPI, vol. 3(3), pages 1-24, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jwaste:v:3:y:2025:i:3:p:29-:d:1744311
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