IAMT 07-2022 Master Thesis: Photocatalytic Nanofiltration Membrane for the Removal of Trace Pollutants in Water Reuse

The current presence of steroid hormones in natural waters and their negative effect on
surroundings and human health is an issue of global concern. This Masters project builds on the Photocatalytic Membrane processes for the removal of micropollutants from water. The main aim of this project is to fabricate a ceramic based photocatalytic nanofiltration
membrane by atomic layer deposition (ALD) and extend its applications in micropollutants
removal.

The project is developed with the following objectives, i) prepare the ceramic based photocatalytic membrane by ALD method, ii) study the effectiveness of the prepared photocatalytic membrane for the removal of micropollutants; ii) investigate the effects of various operating parameters on the removal performance.

The research will investigate the following research questions:

• Which kind of preparation conditions of ALD are suitable in fabricating the photocatalytic nanofiltration membranes?
• What is the performance of the prepared photocatalytic membrane for micropollutants removal from water?
• How will the operating parameters affect the removal performance of the photocatalytic membrane

Master student will have the opportunity to co-author a research publication. Master student
will need to take part in group activities, oral presentation in group meeting and writing of reports (medium of all communications and writing will be in English).

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Persönliche Qualifikation

Studies in Chemical / Process Engineering or equivalent (Uni, TH). Basic knowledge in photocatalysis, membrane technology, and water analysis. Evidenced writing skills in English language, ability to use MS Word, Excel, know-how for Origin Labs software and Endnote for data analysis, graphing and citation management, willingness to lead or contribute to the writing of a scientific publication.

Organisationseinheit

Contract duration

3-6 months

Contact person in line-management

For further information, please contact Dr. Siqi Liu, email: siqi.liu@kit.edu or Prof. Dr.-Ing. Andrea Iris Schäfer, email: andrea.iris.schaefer@kit.edu.

Application

Please send your application in electronic form to: phuong.trinh@kit.edu

vacancy number: IAMT 07-22

Recognized severely disabled persons will be preferred if they are equally qualified.