Virus removal by low-cost ceramic membranes

Ceramic water filters (CWFs) are a point-of-use technology aimed to provide safe water for those in low resource settings. CWFs have been shown to effectively remove bacteria and parasites but fall short of meeting World Health Organization targets for virus reduction. Given the global burden of disease of viruses such as rotavirus and norovirus, improvements in virus reduction could potentially lead to greater health impacts. The research investigates natural occurrence of biofilms in ceramic pot filters and their role as virus reservoir.

Doris van Halem

Gertjan Medema