Nanotechnology in Water and Wastewater Treatment
Theory and Applications
- 1st Edition - November 15, 2018
- Latest edition
- Editors: Amimul Ahsan, Ahmad Fauzi Ismail
- Language: English
Nanotechnology in Water and Waste Water Treatment: Theory and Applications explores the unique physicochemical and surface properties of nanoparticles and highlights the advantage… Read more
Description
Description
Nanotechnology in Water and Waste Water Treatment: Theory and Applications explores the unique physicochemical and surface properties of nanoparticles and highlights the advantages they provide for engineering applications. Applications covered include the generation of fresh water from surface water and seawater, the prevention of the contamination of the environment, and the creation of effective and efficient methods for remediation of polluted waters. Each chapter covers a different nanotechnology-based approach and examines the basic principles, practical applications, recent breakthroughs and associated limitations. This book is ideal for researchers and professionals in the fields of nanotechnology, water treatment and desalination.
In addition, it is also ideal for postgraduate students, industry and government professionals, managers and policymakers.
Key features
Key features
- Gathers together the latest research and developments in the field from journal articles and conference proceedings
- Discusses and evaluates the most economical and low cost treatment technologies
- Presents information from related fields on the applicability, strengths and weaknesses of particular nanomaterials in key applications, thus allowing for the continuation and expansion of research in a range of fields
Readership
Readership
Researchers and professionals in the fields of nanotechnology, water treatment and desalination; postgraduate students; industry and government professionals, managers and policymakers
Table of contents
Table of contents
1. Principles and Mechanism of Adsorption for the Effective Treatment of Palm Oil Mill Effluent for Water Reuse
2. Locally Derived Activated Carbon From Domestic, Agricultural and Industrial Wastes for the Treatment of Palm Oil Mill Effluent
3. Nanoparticles as a Powerful Tool for Membrane Pore Size Determination and Mercury Removal
4. Overview of Potential Applications of Nano-Biotechnology in Wastewater and Effluent Treatment
5. Applications of Emerging Nanomaterials for Oily Wastewater Treatment
6. Comparative Impact Assessment of TiO2 and ZnO Nanoparticles to Rocket (Eruca sativa L) Plant
7. Photocatalytic Decolorization of Two Remazol Dyes Using TiO2 Impregnated Pumice Composite as Catalyst
8. Application of Nanomaterials for the Removal of Heavy Metal From Wastewater
9. Application of Nanoparticles for Disinfection and Microbial Control of Water and Wastewater
10. Forward Osmosis (FO) for Removal of Heavy Metals
11. Nanoparticles Enhanced Coagulation of Biologically Digested Leachate
12. Chitosan Nanocomposite Application in Wastewater Treatments
13. Application of Semiconductor Nanoparticles for Removal of Organic Pollutants or Dyes From Wastewater
14. Nanofiltration Membrane Technology Providing Quality Drinking Water
15. Application and Future Prospects of Reverse Osmosis Process
16. Nanoengineered Materials for Water and Wastewater Treatments
17. Nanotechnology Based Solutions for Wastewater Treatment
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: November 21, 2018
- Language: English
About the editors
About the editors
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Amimul Ahsan
AI
Ahmad Fauzi Ismail
Dr. A.F. Ismail is a Professor at the Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), where he is the Founding Director of the Advanced Membrane Technology Research Centre. He served as Dean of Research for the Materials and Manufacturing Alliance at UTM and was UTM’s 7th Vice Chancellor from 2021 to 2024. Dr. Ismail has received several awards, including the highly coveted Mustafa Prize (2023), often referred to as the “Muslim Nobel Prize.” With more than 74,000 overall citations, he is a highly cited researcher in "Separation and Purification Technology" (Elsevier) and has made several contributions to membrane science, particularly in polymeric, inorganic, and mixed matrix membranes for applications such as water treatment, desalination, gas separation, hemodialysis, fuel cells, and palm oil refining. Dr. Ismail also plays active roles in the scientific community, serving as Chairman of the Malaysia Membrane Society (MyMembrane) and Vice President of the Aseanian Membrane Society.