Is Zeolite the Solution for 1nm Porosity in Water Purification?

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Zeolites are being discussed as potential materials for achieving 1nm porosity in water purification, specifically for use in the final phase of the reverse osmosis process. The conversation highlights the need for non-toxic solids that can effectively filter water at the nanoscale. While specialized diaphragms exist for this purpose, the focus is on creating a solid block from common materials. The feasibility and accessibility of zeolites for everyday use are questioned, indicating a demand for more practical solutions.

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Hello all of you! I am new in here. I am working on a project in water purification. I need to know if there is any solid in natural state or artificially made, non toxic, with porosity near 1 nano-meters. I need to use it for final phase of purification, the reversed osmosys process. I know there are specialized diaphragms for this process but i am interested in solids. 1nm.
Thanks!
 
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Have you looked into zeolites ?
 
Gokul43201 said:
Have you looked into zeolites ?
I think those materials are a bit prohibitive to the common person. I am looking for something , a mixture, that can be made of common materials, resulting a solid block.
 

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