IAMT 03-2024 Master Thesis: Inline quantification of nanoplastics retention during membrane fil[...]

TN Germany; Karlsruhe; Vor Ort; EUR 30.000 - 50.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Ein innovatives Projekt sucht einen Masterstudenten für eine Abschlussarbeit zur quantitativen Analyse von Nanoplastiken in der Wasseraufbereitung. In einer internationalen Forschungsumgebung werden Sie moderne Techniken zur Charakterisierung von Nanoplastiken anwenden und deren Verhalten in Membransystemen untersuchen. Diese spannende Gelegenheit bietet Zugang zu hochmodernen Einrichtungen und die Möglichkeit, zu einer wissenschaftlichen Publikation beizutragen. Wenn Sie eine Leidenschaft für Umwelttechnik und Wasserchemie haben, ist dies die perfekte Chance für Sie, wertvolle Erfahrungen zu sammeln und einen bedeutenden Beitrag zur Forschung zu leisten.

Qualifikationen

• Grundkenntnisse in Wasserchemie und Membranverfahren erforderlich.
• Englischkenntnisse für wissenschaftliche Publikationen notwendig.

Aufgaben

• Charakterisierung von Nanoplastiken mit fortschrittlichen Techniken.
• Durchführung von Membranfiltrationsexperimenten zur Quantifizierung der Nanoplastikretention.

Kenntnisse

Wasserchemie

Membrantechnologie

Datenanalyse mit OriginLab

Literaturverwaltung mit EndNote

Englischkenntnisse

Ausbildung

Master in Chemie

Master in Verfahrenstechnik

Master in Umwelttechnik

Tools

OriginLab

EndNote

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IAMT 03-2024 Master Thesis: Inline quantification of nanoplastics retention during membrane filtration, Karlsruhe

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

Nanoplastics are ubiquitous in global drinking water sources, with mounting evidence of negative health impacts from exposure. Ultrafiltration (UF) and nanofiltration (NF) membranes are ideal technologies for removing nanoplastics during drinking water treatment. However, the behaviour of nanoplastics in treatment systems and analytical methods are yet to be fully understood. The accumulation of retained nanoplastics on membrane surfaces over time may cause fouling and reduce water production. Hydraulic cleaning is used to control fouling, but its efficiency against nanoplastics is not well studied. Using a novel online quantification method for nanoplastics, this project aims to determine their retention and release during hydraulic cleaning with UF and NF membranes. The results will provide valuable insights into monitoring and removing nanoplastics in drinking water treatment.

Specific tasks include:

1. Characterizing nanoplastics' size, shape, surface charge, and morphology using advanced techniques.
2. Conducting bench-scale membrane filtration experiments to quantify nanoplastic retention during permeation and backwash.
3. Analyzing data and contributing to a scientific publication in English.

KIT offers access to state-of-the-art facilities through the Institute for Advanced Membrane Technology (IAMT), part of the Division Earth and Environment and the Faculty of Chemical and Process Engineering. The research team is international, and communication is in English. The project is a final Master’s thesis in Chemical, Process, Environmental Engineering, or related fields. Candidates should have basic knowledge of water chemistry, treatment processes, and membrane technology. Proficiency in English writing, data analysis with OriginLab, literature management with EndNote, and a willingness to contribute to scientific publication are required.