Researchers found membrane filters made from SCOBYs cleaned more microorganisms from water and clogged less than commercial filters.
has shown LFMs to be effective at filtering out hazardous particles while also being less expensive, more sustainable to produce. In this case, the researchers wanted to know how effectively they resist biofouling while still filtering freshwater reserves in the US.]
The researchers tested the LFM against commercially made filtration membranes on pretreated water from three municipal sources in Montana. Membranes that have rough, hydrophobic surfaces, so the researchers thought the LFM would be more susceptible to biofouling than the commercial membranes. But after looking at the data from the experiment they found the opposite. Both the LFM and commercial membrane eventually clogged up and developed biofilms, but the LFMs still filtered water 19 to 40 percent faster than the commercial membranes, What’s more, the SCOBY derivatives had fewer microorganisms in their biofilms.: It comprises 97 percent of the LFM calledis known for producing intense levels of acetic acid, which is known to have antimicrobial properties.
The researchers hope that LFMs can provide a sustainable, easy-to-make alternative to other water-filtration devices. However, it’s important to note the experiment used chemically pretreated water, and that research on LFMs is still young. So please, don’t take a SCOBY
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