Graphene Oxide Enhanced Filtration

Heavy metal ions, caused by nearby industry, are a common and life threatening water pollutant. This team of Nanotechnology Engineering students aims to provide cost effective, simple water treatment options to combat dangerous levels of heavy metals. They enhanced a conventional water filter with a nanoparticle suspension that adsorbs dangerous heavy metal ions. As part of a portable system, this filter overcomes the limitations of traditional filtration systems and makes contaminated water safe to drink. Capstone Design Team Members: Felicia Abbruzzese, Zachary Gingras, and Gavin Wilson Follow us on social media! Twitter: twitter.com/waterlooeng Facebook: facebook.com/uWaterlooEngineering Instagram: instagram.com/uwaterlooeng/ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/groups/56527/ Ten Thousand Coffees: tenthousandcoffees.com/hub/waterlooengineering