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Title page
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Preface
Part 1: Carbon Nanomaterials
Chapter 1: Easy and Large-Scale Synthesis of Carbon Nanotube-Based Adsorbents for the Removal of Arsenic and Organic Pollutants from Aqueous Solutions
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Removal of Arsenic from Aqueous Solution
1.3 Removal of Organic Pollutants from Aqueous Solution
1.4 Summary and Outlook
Acknowledgment
References
Chapter 2: Potentialities of Graphene-Based Nanomaterials for Wastewater Treatment
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Graphene Synthesis Routes
2.3 Adsorption of Water Pollutants onto Graphene-Based Materials
2.4 Comparison of the Adsorption Performance of Graphene-Based Nanomaterials
2.5 Regeneration and Reutilization of the Graphene-Based Adsorbents
2.6 Conclusion
Acknowledgements
Nomenclature
References
Chapter 3: Photocatalytic Activity of Nanocarbon-TiO2 Composites with Gold Nanoparticles for the Degradation of Water Pollutants
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Experimental
3.3 Results and Discussion
3.4 Conclusions
Acknowledgements
References
Chapter 4: Carbon Nanomaterials for Chromium (VI) Removal from Aqueous Solution
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Carbon Nanomaterials for Heavy Metal Removal
4.3 Latest Progress in Nanocarbon Materials for Cr(VI) Treatment
4.4 Summary
Acknowledgement
References
Chapter 5: Nano-Carbons from Pollutant Soot: A Cleaner Approach toward Clean Environment
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Separation of Nano-carbon from Pollutant BC
5.3 Functionalization of Nano-Carbons Isolated from Pollutant BC
5.4 Nano-Carbons from Pollutant Soot for Wastewater Treatment
5.5 Conclusion
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 6: First-Principles Computational Design of Graphene for Gas Detection
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Computational Methodology
6.3 Nitrogen Doping and Nitrogen Vacancy Complexes in Graphene
6.4 Molecular Gas Adsorptions
6.5 Summary
Acknowledgments
References
Part 2: Synthetic Nanomaterials
Chapter 7: Advanced Material for Pharmaceutical Removal from Wastewater
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Advanced Materials in the Removal of Pharmaceuticals from Wastewater
7.3 Activated Carbon (AC)
7.4 Modified Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs)
7.5 Modified Polysaccharide Matrices
7.6 Metal Organic Framework (MOF)
7.7 Reactive Composites
7.8 TiO2-Coated Adsorbents
7.9 Adsorption by Zeolite and Polymer Composites
7.10 Adsorption by Clay
7.11 Conventional Technologies for the Removal of PPCPs in WWTP
7.12 Membrane Filtration
7.13 Ozonation and Advanced Oxidation Process (AOP)
7.14 Electro-oxidation
7.15 Adsorption by Coagulation and Sedimentation
7.16 Conclusion
References
Chapter 8: Flocculation Performances of Polymers and Nanomaterials for the Treatment of Industrial Wastewaters
8.1 General Introduction
8.2 Conventional Treatment of Water with Inorganic Coagulants
8.3 Development of Polymer-Based Coagulants and Mechanisms of Turbidity Removal
8.4 Synthesis of Nanomaterials-Based Flocculants and Utilisation in the Removal of Pollutants
8.5 Conclusion
References
Chapter 9: Polymeric Nanospheres for Organic Waste Removal
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Method of Preparation of Nanospheres
9.3 Applications of Different Type of Nanospheres in Water Purification
9.4 Future Aspects
9.5 Conclusions
Acknowledgment
References
Chapter 10: A Perspective of the Application of Magnetic Nanocomposites and Nanogels as Heavy Metal Sorbents for Water Purification
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Description of Magnetic Nanoparticles and Nanogels
10.3 Routes for the Synthesis of Magnetic Nanoparticles and Nanogels
10.4 Heavy Metal Removal from Aqueous Solutions Using Magnetic Nanomaterials and Nanogels
10.5 Desorption, Regeneration, and Final Disposal
10.6 Conclusions and Future Perspective
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 11: Role of Core–Shell Nanocomposites in Heavy Metal Removal
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Core and Shell Material: Synthesis and Properties
11.3 Nanocomposites Material: Synthesis and Properties
11.4 Nanocomposite Materials for Water Decontamination Application
11.5 Stability of Metal Nanoparticles and Nanocomposites Material
Acknowledgements
References
Part 3: Biopolymeric Nanomaterials
Chapter 12: Adsorption of Metallic Ions Cd2+, Pb2+, and Cr3+ from Water Samples Using Brazil Nut Shell as a Low-Cost Biosorbent
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Materials and Methods
12.3 Results and Discussion
12.4 Conclusion
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 13: Cellulose: A Smart Material for Water Purification
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Cellulose: Smart Material for Water Treatment
13.3 Conclusion
References
Chapter 14: Treatment of Reactive Dyes from Water and Wastewater through Chitosan and its Derivatives
14.1 Introduction
14.2 Dyes
14.3 Reactive Dyes
14.4 Dye Treatment Methods
14.5 Adsorption
14.6 Adsorbents for Dye Removal
14.7 Chitosan
14.8 Conclusions and Future Perspectives
Acknowledgement
References
Chapter 15: Natural Algal-Based Processes as Smart Approach for Wastewater Treatment
15.1 Introduction
15.2 Algal Species Used in Wastewater Treatment
15.3 Factors Affecting the Growth of Algae
15.4 Microalgae and Wastewater Treatment
15.5 Case Study of Algal Approach in the Treatment of Municipal Wastewater
15.6 Biofuel from Algae Treated Wastewater
15.7 Conclusions
Acknowledgment
References
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