Nanocomposites-Based Membranes for Wastewater Remediation and Desalination: A Mini Review
The scarcity of clean water is the root cause of the global sustainability problem. It impacts billions of people and poses serious threats to the survival of all life forms. Membrane desalination produces fresh water from saline ones. The energy efficiency and water production are impacted by the m...
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| Lenguaje: | inglés |
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IntechOpen
2024
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| Acceso en línea: | https://www.intechopen.com/chapters/89631 |
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| Sumario: | The scarcity of clean water is the root cause of the global sustainability problem. It impacts billions of people and poses serious threats to the survival of all life forms. Membrane desalination produces fresh water from saline ones. The energy efficiency and water production are impacted by the membrane’s low water permeability. Sophisticated wastewater treatment technologies remove hazardous wastes and pollutants from water. Removing pollutants improves the chances for having access to clean and sustainable water. Polymer membrane technologies are paramount in conquering obstacles. In polymer membrane technology, polymer matrix-based nanocomposite membranes are among the most widely used due to their convenience. Environmentally friendly, economical, energy-efficient, operationally flexible, and practical are the main characteristics of these membranes and their constituent parts. To treat wastewater and remediate the environment, this review focuses on polymer and nanocomposite membranes. Additionally, stability, antibacterial qualities, and adsorption processes—all benefits of nanocomposite membranes have been explored. The objective of this review was to provide an overview of the use of polymer matrix-based nanocomposite membrane technology for the remediation of hazardous contaminants from water and wastewater/effluent, as well as to identify its limitations and future potential. Additionally, desalination is one industrial application for nanocomposite membranes. |
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| ISBN: | 978-0-85014-081-1 |
| DOI: | 10.5772/intechopen.115166 |