Nanoparticles Enhance Water Filtration Efficiency in Aquaculture

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Researchers at Brawijaya University have developed a new method for enhancing water filtration efficiency in aquaculture using bacterial cellulose membranes reinforced with zinc oxide nanoparticles. The study, published in the journal Case Studies in Chemical and Environmental Engineering, evaluated the effect of zinc oxide nanoparticles on the filtration efficiency of bacterial cellulose membranes derived from pineapple biowaste. The results showed that the addition of zinc oxide nanoparticles improved the crystallinity and tensile strength of the membranes, allowing for improved antibacterial activity and filtration efficacy.

Key Takeaways:

  • The study evaluated the use of bacterial cellulose membranes reinforced with zinc oxide nanoparticles for water filtration in aquaculture.
  • The membranes were synthesized with 0.25-1.0 wt% ZnO-NP and characterized by SEM, XRD, FTIR, tensile strength, antibacterial activity, filtration efficacy, and analysis using one-way ANOVA.
  • The results showed that the addition of ZnO-NP improved the crystallinity and tensile strength of the membranes, with 0.25 wt% being optimal.
  • The membranes exhibited improved antibacterial activity, reducing bacterial content by 90.6% and contaminants by 57%, enhancing water quality for aquaculture.
  • The study concluded that the use of zinc oxide nanoparticles in bacterial cellulose membranes can support sustainability and the long-term viability of aquaculture.
  • The research highlights the potential for using pineapple biowaste as a sustainable source for the production of bacterial cellulose membranes.
  • The study was funded by Direktorat Riset Dan Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat.

Statistics:

  • 90.6% reduction in bacterial content using the zinc oxide nanoparticle-reinforced membranes.
  • 57% reduction in contaminants using the zinc oxide nanoparticle-reinforced membranes.
  • 0.25 wt% increase in crystallinity of the membranes.
  • 90.6% efficient filtration efficacy of the membranes.

Sources:

  • Membrane derived from pineapple biowaste for water filtration in aquaculture environment: Effect of zinc oxide nanoparticle. Case Studies in Chemical and Environmental Engineering, 2025,11():101114.
  • NewsRx. Study Findings on Nanoparticles Described by Researchers at Brawijaya University (Membrane derived from pineapple biowaste for water filtration in aquaculture environment: Effect of zinc oxide nanoparticle). Nanotechnology Weekly. June 9, 2025; p 4500.