Introduction

Nanomaterials for Water Treatment: Fundamentals and Recent Advances offers a comprehensive overview of nanotechnology's growing role in addressing global water scarcity and pollution. It opens with organic nanomaterials, examining carbon-based nanoparticles, biopolymers and nanobiohybrids for removing pollutants, pathogens and heavy metals, before turning to metal and metal oxide nanoparticles, magnetic nanoparticles and photocatalytic systems. The book also tackles emerging concerns like microplastics and nanoplastics, sustainable remediation strategies, advanced nanocomposites and the ecotoxicity of engineered nanomaterials, closing with a patent-based analysis of future technological trends.

Key Features

• - Coverage of organic, metal and magnetic nanomaterials for water purification.
• - Sustainable strategies for microplastic and nanoplastic remediation.
• - Discussion of advanced nanocomposites and their multifunctional properties.
• - Critical look at nanomaterial ecotoxicity and safer alternatives.
• - Patent-based analysis of future trends, including IoT-integrated smart systems.

Target Readership :

Researchers, engineers, policymakers, and students working toward sustainable water solutions and the Sustainable Development Goals.