About this Abstract |
Meeting |
2023 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition
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Symposium
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Biological Materials Science
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Presentation Title |
K-8: Effect of Substrate Density on Structure and Physiology of Fungal Hyphal Systems |
Author(s) |
Elise Hotz, Steven Naleway |
On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Elise Hotz |
Abstract Scope |
Microplastic pollution is a growing problem, causing environmental contamination and negatively affecting human health. Currently, there are few standards, regulations, or processes in place for removing microplastics from wastewater. Porous titania scaffolds made through freeze casting were assessed for their efficacy as microplastic filters. Isopropyl alcohol (IPA) was used to manipulate the pore size of the scaffolds and optimize filter properties. Increasing the volume percentage of IPA was found to improve filtration efficiency by producing larger pores within the scaffold. Freeze cast titania scaffolds have the potential to be effective microplastic filters and the pore properties can be manipulated to best suit the required function of the filter. |
Proceedings Inclusion? |
Planned: |
Keywords |
Biomaterials, Ceramics, |