Cigarette butt waste as material for phase inverted cellulose acetate membranes synergistically incorporated with silver/copper oxide (CA-Ag/CuO) for reverse osmosis water treatment

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• This research aims to explore the use of upcycled cigarette butt cellulose acetate for creating membranes that aid in water purification.
• Utilized cellulose acetate from discarded cigarette butts to construct membranes.
• Incorporated silver and copper oxide to enhance membrane properties.
• Evaluated the effectiveness of the membranes in reverse osmosis water treatment processes.
• Membranes demonstrated improved filtration capabilities for water treatment.
• The incorporation of silver and copper oxide enhanced antimicrobial properties.
• Findings indicate potential for reducing cigarette butt waste while addressing water purification needs.