Document Type : Research Paper
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1 Department of Industrial and Process Chemistry Higher Institute of Applied Science and Technology of Gabes Tunisia University of Gabes Omar Ibn. ElKhattab St. 6029 Gabes, Tunisia
2 Higher Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology of Gabes, University of Gabes, 6072 Gabes, Tunisia
3 Société Donyatek, Faladiè, rue 720, Porte 148, Bamako - Mali
Abstract
This study aimed to investigate the effects of phosphogypsum addition on ceramic membrane properties. In this regard, clay and phosphogypsum were characterized using FTIR and laser particle sizer. The ceramic paste was prepared by incorporating varying amounts of phosphogypsum (10 to 50%), followed by molding using a semidry-pressing process at 10 bars pressure and sintering temperature at 900°C. The raw materials and prepared membranes were analyzed using FTIR, laser particle size, contact angle, porosity, and mechanical strength to evaluate the properties of the resulting ceramic membranes. The study showed that as the amount of phosphogypsum increased from 10% to 50%, the membrane's hydrophilicity significantly increased, while its mechanical strength decreased by 35% and porosity increased by 26%. Moreover, the permeability of distilled water also showed a significant increase of 67% when the amount of phosphogypsum was increased from 10% to 50%.These observations suggest that phosphogypsum can significantly influence ceramic membrane properties, which may have implications for its use in various membrane applications. The findings of this research contribute to our understanding of the potential use of phosphogypsum as a valuable material for ceramic membrane production, with important implications for sustainable waste management practices. Future studies can focus on exploring the suitability of these ceramics for various applications and their environmental impact.
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 "Studying the Effect of Phosphogypsum Addition on Ceramic Membrane Properties")
Highlights
- Possibility of use of phosphogypsum as additive in ceramic membrane
- Effects of phosphogypsum on ceramic membrane properties.
- Adding of phosphogypsum leads to increased hydrophilicity, decreased mechanical strength, and increased porosity of ceramic membranes.
- phosphogypsum has the potential to significantly affect ceramic membrane properties and its use in various membrane applications.
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