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Fabrication of ultrafiltration membranes by repurposing dental zirconia waste: Fabrication of ultrafiltration membranes by repurposing dental zirconia waste

Translated title

Fabrication of ultrafiltration membranes by repurposing dental zirconia waste

Term

4. Term

Publication year

2025

Submitted on

Abstract

This thesis focused on the repurposing of dental zirconia waste combined with commercial zirconia to fabricate zirconia membranes on silicon carbide supports suitable for ultrafiltration. DLS and DSC analyses were conducted to determine the behaviour of the zirconia powders under the influence of various pH environments and temperatures, which will be used to optimise the subsequent coating procedure and thermal treatment. XRD analyses were performed to characterise the crystalline structure of the zirconia powders before and after calcination.