Fabrication and characterization of robust zirconia-kaolin hollow fiber membrane: Alkaline dissolution study in ammonia solution

• Main Authors: Pauzan, Mohammad Arif Budiman, Hubadillah, Siti Khadijah, Othman, Mohd. Hafiz Dzarfan, Ismail, Nurul Jannah, Puteh, Mohd. Hafiz, Abdullah, Huda, Abu Bakar, Suriani, Sheikh Abdul Kadir, Siti Hamimah, Wong, Keng Yinn
• Format: Article
• Published: Springer 2021
• Subjects: TP Chemical technology
• Online Access: http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/96317/; http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11814-021-0888-z

Kaolin has been found to be a more economical alternative in ceramic hollow membrane fabrication compared to alumina, silica, and zirconia despite having similar properties. However, it was discovered that apart from having high mechanical strength and the ability to withstand high operational tempe...