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ABSTRACT
The usage of kaolin-based membrane for water purification is an innovative means of purifying water, the use of kaolin-based nanomembrane filters for the removal of iron from stream-sourced water focuses on the capacity of kaolin-based nanomembrane filters to absorb heavy metal in water. In order to protect the environment, enhance public health, and advance technology, this study concentrated on the design, production, and testing of kaolin nanomembrane filters for the removal of iron ions from stream-sourced waters. The study was carried out in Akaba River, Nigeria where water samples were collected with sterilized bottles to avoid contamination and In Ekehuan campus where clay samples were collected and then taken to the laboratory for heavy metal detection and removal. In the initial sample gotten from the stream, Iron concentration is 0.20, result gotten through filteration by the nanomembrane was membrane (A) 0.25m = 0.12, membrane (A) 2.5 = 0.15, membrane (B) 0.25 = 0.10, membrane (B) 2.5 = 0.11. 0.6Litres of the initial sample was used for flow rate measurement and when being filtered through 0.25m thickness took 2461.2seconds with Flow Rate = 0.000244, through 2.5m thickness, it took 2120.4seconds with flow rate = 0.000283. Iron levels in the filtered water decreased, which confirmed that the kaolin-based nanomembrane adequately absorbed the heavy metal. This method should be made more widely known so that more people can start utilizing this simple yet very efficient technology.
