Nanomaterials and Water Treatment: Pharmaceutical Degradation, Membrane Filtration, Adsorption, and Optical Sensors
A special issue of Nanomaterials (ISSN 2079-4991). This special issue belongs to the section "Environmental Nanoscience and Nanotechnology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 May 2025 | Viewed by 1411
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The advantages of nanomaterials in the field of water treatment are particularly prominent. Firstly, their ultrafine nanoscale size provides a large specific surface area, enabling more efficient contact and adsorption of pollutants in water, including tiny heavy metal ions and complex organic pollutants. Secondly, when utilized as catalysts, nanomaterials can significantly lower the activation energy of chemical reactions, accelerate pollutant decomposition processes, and achieve higher quality water purification in a shorter timeframe. Furthermore, the flexibility of nanotechnology allows for the design of nanomaterials with specific functions and selectivity tailored to address particular water quality issues and pollutant types, thereby achieving precise governance while avoiding excessive treatment of harmless components and ensuring maximum utilization of water resources with environmental friendliness.
The current Special Issue of Nanomaterials aims to showcase the latest advancements in the application of nanoparticles for water treatment, including pharmaceutical degradation, membrane filtration, adsorption, and optical sensors for pollutant separation and degradation to produce purified water. These innovative applications not only enhance water resource efficiency but also provide crucial technological support for ecological protection and addressing global water scarcity challenges.
Dr. Wei Wang
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- sustainable nanomaterials
- nanofiber membranes
- metal–organic frameworks as catalysts and antibacterial agents
- metallic oxide
- removal of heavy metals
- removal of organic compounds
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