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Nanocellulose for Water Purification

Advancements, Applications, and Environmental Impact

  • 1st Edition - October 1, 2026
  • Latest edition
  • Editors: Sabu Thomas, Daniel Pasquini, Cintil Jose Chirayil, Ajitha A. Ramachandran'
  • Language: English

Nanocellulose for Water Purification: Advancements, Applications, and Environmental Impact provides a comprehensive overview into the properties, modifications, and applic… Read more

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Description

Nanocellulose for Water Purification: Advancements, Applications, and Environmental Impact provides a comprehensive overview into the properties, modifications, and applications of nanocellulose-based materials for addressing water pollution. The initial chapters introduce the fundamental aspects of nanocellulose, including its origin, characteristics, and properties. The subsequent chapters discuss surface functionalization and modification techniques that improve the adsorption capabilities of nanocellulose, followed by an overview of the different forms of nanocellulose-based adsorbents, such as films, membranes, hydrogels, and aerogels, highlighting their effectiveness in removing various pollutants, including agrochemicals, organic solvents, cationic and anionic dyes, heavy metals, lipids, and pharmaceutical contaminants. The final chapters address the environmental and economic implications of nanocellulose advancements in water purification technologies and discuss the challenges and future directions in the field. This book serves as an important resource for researchers and industry professionals in nanotechnology, materials science, polymer science, environmental engineering, and chemical engineering, providing detailed information on the innovative use of nanocellulose in water treatment applications.

Key features

  • Offers comprehensive coverage of nanocellulose-based materials, detailing their properties, synthesis, and functionalization
  • Reviews the different forms of nanocelluloses, such as films, membranes, hydrogels, and aerogels, highlighting their effectiveness in removing pollutants
  • Features practical applications and case studies, demonstrating the effectiveness of nanocellulose-based materials in various water treatment scenarios

Readership

Researchers in nanotechnology, materials science, polymers science, environmental engineers, and chemical engineers. Industry professionals in water treatment and purification sectors.

Table of contents

1. Nanocellulose. Origin, Characteristics, Types, and Features

2. Studies on the Kinetics and Thermodynamics of Nanocellulose Adsorption of Contaminants

3. Kinetic Analysis and Adsorption Mechanism for Nanocellulose-Based Adsorbents

4. Nanocellulose-Based Photocatalysts for Organic Contaminant Degradation

5. Surface Functionalization and Modification Techniques of Nanocellulose Adsorbents

6. Structure and Form of Nanocellulose-Based Adsorbents. Films, Membranes, Hydrogel, Aerogel

7. Investigation of Adsorption Properties of Nanocellulose-Derived Adsorbents

8. Nanocellulose Adsorbents for Agrochemical Removal

9. Nanocellulose Adsorbents for Organic Solvent Removal

10. Nanocellulose Adsorbents for Cationic Dye Removal

11. Nanocellulose Adsorbents for Anionic Dye Removal

12. Nanocellulose Adsorbents for the Elimination of Heavy Metals from Water

13. Lipids, Oils, Solvents, and Emulsions Contamination Removal by Nanocellulose Adsorbents

14. Nanocellulose Adsorbents for Pharmaceutical Contaminant Removal from Water

15. Nanocellulose Adsorbents for Removal of Microbial Agents in Water

16. Multiple Contamination Removal Using Nanocellulose Adsorbents

17. Applications of Nanocellulose Adsorbents Against Water Polluting Microorganisms

18. Nanocellulose-Based Aerogels for Removal of Aqueous Pollutants

19. Nanocellulose-Based Filters for Water Purification

20. Nanocellulose Adsorbents. Strategies for Preventing Fouling and Its Effects

21. Reusability Studies on Nanocellulose Adsorbents

22. Advancements in Nanocellulose-Based Water Purification.

23.Environmental and Economic Impact

24. Challenges and Future Perspectives in the Field of Water Purification

25. Nanocellulose. Emerging Sustainable Material for Water Purification

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: October 1, 2026
  • Language: English

About the editors

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Sabu Thomas

Sabu Thomas is a Professor and Director of the International and Interuniversity Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala, India. Professor Thomas is internationally recognized for his contributions to polymer science and engineering, with his research interests encompassing polymer nanocomposites, elastomers, polymer blends, interpenetrating polymer networks, polymer membranes, green composites, nanocomposites, nanomedicine, and green nanotechnology. His groundbreaking inventions in polymer nanocomposites, polymer blends, green bionanotechnology, and nano-biomedical sciences have significantly advanced the development of new materials for the automotive, space, housing, and biomedical fields.

Affiliations and expertise
Professor, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India; Department of Physics and Electronics, Christ University, Bangalore, India; Center of Excellence in Polymeric Materials for Medical Practice Devices, Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand; TrEST Research Park, Trivandrum, Kerala, India

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Daniel Pasquini

Dr. Pasquini graduated in Chemistry from the Federal University of Uberlândia in 1998. He earned his master's degree in Physicochemical Sciences in 2000 and his PhD in Physicochemical Sciences in 2004 from the University of São Paulo, Brazil. He completed a PhD internship in 2003 and a postdoctoral fellowship in 2005 at the École Française de Papeterie et des Industries Graphiques in Grenoble, France. From 2004 to 2008, Dr. Pasquini served as the coordinator of the Research and Development Group in Paints at AW Faber-Castell SA. He was an Assistant Researcher at the University of Aveiro's CICECO - Center for Research in Ceramic and Composite Materials between 2008 and 2009. Currently, he is a Professor at the Chemistry Institute of the Federal University of Uberlândia, Brazil, where he has coordinated the Postgraduate Program in Biofuels.

Dr. Pasquini is actively involved in projects related to the valorization and chemical modification of plant macromolecules, as well as the development of new materials derived from renewable sources. His research focuses on applications such as polymer materials, composites, nanocomposites, nanofibers, spherical nanoparticles, and membranes.

Affiliations and expertise
Professor, Federal University of Uberlândia, Brazil

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Cintil Jose Chirayil

Dr. Cintil Jose Chirayil is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Chemistry, Newman College, India. She is an expert in nanocellulose and its applications, with a strong background in functionalized cellulose nanocrystals and nanocellulose-based aerogels. Her research encompasses sustainable packaging, drug delivery systems, and advanced coatings, demonstrating her commitment to addressing environmental challenges.

Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, Newman College, Kerala, India

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Ajitha A. Ramachandran'

Dr. Ajitha A. Ramachandran's extensive research and expertise in polymer blends, nanocomposites, and hybrid nanomaterials position her as an ideal editor for a book on nanocellulose-based adsorbents for water purification. Her work, particularly on EMI shielding studies of thermoplastic/polyester/CNT blend nanocomposites, showcases her proficiency in developing advanced materials with tailored properties for specific applications. Her notable publications in high-impact journals and her experience in editing books such as "Compatibilization of Polymer Blends" and "Polymer Blend Nanocomposites for Energy Storage Applications" highlight her capability to synthesize and present complex scientific information effectively. Additionally, her interdisciplinary approach and achievements, including patents in nanocomposite formulations, further demonstrate her ability to contribute innovative and comprehensive insights to the edited book, making it a valuable resource for researchers and practitioners in the field.
Affiliations and expertise
Cochin University of Science and Technology, India