Researchers from University of Kiel Report on Findings in Hepatitis A Virus (Chitosan-functionalized Pvdf and Pes Membranes Integrated By Epitope-imprinted Polymers for Targeted Hepatitis a Virus Capture).

A study conducted by researchers from the University of Kiel in Germany has developed bioselective membranes to remove trace levels of Hepatitis A virus (HAV) from contaminated water. The membranes were created using chitosan hydrophilic surface modification and immobilization of HAV-specific epitope-imprinted polymers (eIPs). The study found that these membranes were able to remove 99.99% of viruses from water samples, demonstrating their potential for use in drinking water purification. The research was supported by the German Research Foundation (DFG). [Extracted from the article]