Nanomaterials for Air- and Water Purification

by Gopakumar, Deepu A; Parameswaranpillai, Jyotishkumar; George, Jinu Jacob; Dominic, Midhun

• ISBN13: 9783527350520
• ISBN10: 3527350527
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2023-12-26
• Publisher: Wiley-VCH

Summary

A comprehensive primary resource for researchers interested in nanocomposites for environmental remediation

In Nanomaterials for Air and Water Purification, a team of distinguished researchers delivers an expert compilation of resources dealing with nano-based research for air and water remediation. The editors have included works by reputed researchers covering characterization, fabrication, and applications.

This book is intended as a primary reference for researchers in academia and industry to offer original insights into environmentally friendly polymers and their nanocomposites. It provides comprehensive discussions of the fundamentals, attributes, characteristics, and fabrication of the materials and composites relevant to these nanomaterials.

Readers will also find:

• Thorough introductions to electrospun nanofiber membranes for effective air filtration and nanocomposite air filter membranes
• Comprehensive explorations of photocatalytic materials and technologies for air purification
• Practical discussions of opportunities for improving and protecting water supplies with nanomaterials
• Fulsome treatments of polymeric membranes incorporated with metal or metal oxide nanoparticles for water purification

Perfect for environmental, polymer, and surface chemists, Nanomaterials for Air and Water Purification will also earn a place in the libraries of industry professionals with an interest in water and air purification.

Author Biography

Deepu Gopakumar, PhD, is a postdoctoral fellow and CNRS grant recipient at Universite de Bretagne-SUD, IRDL, France. His research focus includes the fabrication of polymer membranes for water purification.

Jyotishkumar Parameswaranpillai, PhD, is a recipient of the DST INSPIRE Faculty Award, the Kerala State Young Scientist Award, and the Best Faculty Award from King Mongkut’s University of Technology in North Bangkok, Thailand.

Jinu George, PhD, is a faculty member in the Department of Polymer Science and Rubber Technology, Cochin University of Science and Technology. He has co-authored over 25 peer-reviewed journal articles.

Midhun Dominic, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry, Sacred Heart College, Thevara Kochi. His research interests include the synthesis and characterization of nanomaterials.

Table of Contents

1. New age nano absorbents for water purification

2. Nanomaterials :prospects for water purification and relevance of biosensing in drinking water

3. Nanomaterials for air and water purification

4. Green nanotechnology for water purification

5. Electrospun nanofibers membranes for effective air filtration

6. Nanocatalyts and Redox nanoparticles for water purification

7. Nanomaterials and water purification: opportunities for improving and protecting water

8. Use of sol-gel technology the production of nanomaterials for air and water purification

9. Graphitic carbon nitride based sustainable photocatalysts for purification of antibiotic containing wastewater

10. Microbial bioremediation as a robust process to mitigate high priority

11. Noble metal nanoparticles for water purification

12. Membrane assisted water and air purification

13. Novel carbon based nanoarchitectures for air purification

14. Bio-active nanoparticles for water purification

15. Metal/metal oxide nanoparticles modified polymeric composite membranes for water treatment