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Removal of the Most Probable Number of coli from Hospital Wastewater Using Nanofiltration Membranes Ian Kurniawan
Science Journal Get Press Vol 2 No 3 (2025): July, 2025
Publisher : CV. Get Press Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.69855/science.v2i3.168

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Hospitals are significant sources of wastewater containing pathogenic microorganisms, particularly enteropathogenic and toxigenic Escherichia coli (E. coli), which pose serious health and environmental risks if left untreated. This study evaluated the effectiveness of nanofiltration (NF) membranes in reducing E. coli concentrations in hospital wastewater using the Most Probable Number (MPN) method. Samples were collected from a type B hospital in Palembang, Indonesia, and treated with NF membranes operated at 60 psi and contact times between 10 and 60 seconds.The NF membrane achieved high removal efficiencies ranging from 99.75% to 100%, with complete elimination of E. coli at retention times of 30 seconds or more. This confirms nanofiltration as an effective tertiary treatment method for improving the microbiological quality of hospital effluent and ensuring compliance with discharge standards. The membrane's performance is attributed to its fine pore size and electrostatic repulsion of bacterial cells.To enhance practical application, future studies should focus on scaling up to full or industrial levels, evaluating long-term performance, fouling behavior, maintenance needs, and economic feasibility. Such efforts are vital to integrating nanofiltration into sustainable hospital wastewater management systems that protect public and environmental health.
Modified Cellulose Membranes Show High Performance for Oil–Water Separation in Wastewater Treatment Ian Kurniawan
Science Journal Get Press Vol 3 No 1 (2026): January, 2026
Publisher : CV. Get Press Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.69855/science.v3i1.440

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Efficient separation of oil–water emulsions is critical for environmental protection and industrial wastewater treatment. In this study, cellulose membranes were surface-modified by introducing hydrophilic functional groups to enhance hydrophilicity, permeability, and antifouling performance. The modified membrane exhibited a significant decrease in water contact angle from 46.3° to 12.8°, indicating markedly improved wettability. FTIR and XRD analyses confirmed successful surface modification without altering the crystalline structure of cellulose. Compared to the pristine membrane, the modified membrane showed increased porosity (78.6%) and water uptake (126.4%), leading to enhanced pure water flux (3,420 L·m⁻²·h⁻¹) and stable oil–water emulsion flux (2,680 L·m⁻²·h⁻¹), with an oil rejection efficiency exceeding 99%. The membrane also demonstrated superior antifouling performance, with a flux recovery ratio of 91.3%, and maintained high separation efficiency over multiple filtration cycles, indicating excellent reusability and operational stability. These results demonstrate that surface modification is an effective strategy for developing high-performance and sustainable cellulose membranes for oil–water separation in wastewater treatment applications.