Nanocellulose for Water Purification

Advancements, Applications, and Environmental Impact

700 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Nanocellulose for Water Purification: Advancements, Applications, and Environmental Impact provides a comprehensive overview on the properties, modifications, and applications of nanocellulose-based materials for addressing water pollution. Initial chapters introduce the fundamental aspects of nanocellulose, including its origin, characteristics, and properties, while subsequent chapters discuss surface functionalization and modification techniques that improve the adsorption capabilities of nanocellulose. Next, readers will find 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.

• Reihe: Micro and Nano Technologies
• Themen: Technologie, Ingenieurswissenschaft, Landwirtschaft, Industrieprozesse Umweltwissenschaften, Umwelttechnik Technischer Umweltschutz
• ISBN: 9780443445873
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 01.10.2026
• Größe: 235 x 191 mm
• Verlag: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
• Herausgegeben von: Daniel Pasquini, Cintil Jose Chirayil, Sabu Thomas, Ajitha A. Ramachandran'