Ceramic Filters Impregnated with Silver Nanoparticles for Point-of-Use Water Treatment in Rural Guatemala

• Published in: Journal of environmental engineering (New York, N.Y.) Vol. 137; no. 6; pp. 407 - 415
• Main Authors: Kallman, Erin N, Oyanedel-Craver, Vinka A, Smith, James A
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Reston, VA American Society of Civil Engineers 01.06.2011
• Subjects: Applied sciences; Bacteria; Ceramics; Communities; Exact sciences and technology; Microorganisms; Nanoparticles; Pollution; Sawdust; Silver; TECHNICAL PAPERS; Turbidity; Guatemala; USA; Water treatment; Filter medium; Bacteria transport; Nanoparticle; Developing countries; Urban area; Silver nanoparticle; Transport process; Filters; Pathogenic; Turbidity; Rural area; Guatemala; Bacteria; Lixiviation; Ceramic filter; Manufacturing; Sawdust; Ceramic materials; Pathogens; Rural areas; Potters for Peace; Disinfection; Coliforms; Sorption; Water quality; Porosity; Pathogen; Developing world; Nanotechnology

The technological performance and social acceptance of ceramic water filters impregnated with silver nanoparticles for point-of-use water treatment were investigated in the laboratory and in the field in the Guatemalan highland community of San Mateo Ixtatán. In the laboratory, filters were construc...