Handbook of Nanomaterials for Wastewater Treatment

Fundamentals and Scale up Issues

1st Edition - May 5, 2021
Imprint: Elsevier
Editors: Bharat A. Bhanvase, Shirish Sonawane, Vijay B. Pawade, Aniruddha B. Pandit
Language: English
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Handbook of Nanomaterials for Wastewater Treatment: Fundamentals and Scale up Issues provides coverage of the nanomaterials used for wastewater treatment, covering photocatalytic nanocomposite materials, nanomaterials used as adsorbents, water remediation processes, and their current status and challenges. The book explores the major applications of nanomaterials for effective catalysis and adsorption, also providing in-depth information on the properties and application of new advanced nanomaterials for wastewater treatment processes. This is an important reference source for researchers who need to solve basic and advanced problems relating to the use of nanomaterials for the development of wastewater treatment processes and technologies.

As nanotechnology has the potential to substantially improve current water and wastewater treatment processes, the synthesis methods and physiochemical properties of nanomaterials and noble metal nanoparticles make their performance and mechanisms efficient for the treatment of various pollutants.

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Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
Contributors
Preface
Section I: Introduction to nanomaterials for wastewater treatment: Fundamentals
Chapter 1: Introduction to nanomaterials for wastewater treatment
Abstract
1.1: Introduction
1.2: Nanomaterials as adsorbents for wastewater treatment
1.3: Metal oxide nanoparticles as photocatalyst
1.4: Nanocomposites for wastewater treatment
1.5: Membrane-based technology
1.6: Challenges and future direction
Chapter 2: Low-dimensional nanomaterials: Syntheses, physicochemical properties, and their role in wastewater treatment
Abstract
Acknowledgments
2.1: Introduction
2.2: Classification of nanomaterials
2.3: Synthesis of low-dimensional nanomaterials
2.4: Physicochemical properties
2.5: Low-dimensional nanomaterials in wastewater treatment
2.6: Conclusion
Chapter 3: Potential risk and safety concern of nanomaterials used for wastewater treatment
Abstract
3.1: Introduction
3.2: Synthesis of nanoparticles, chemicals involved and their potential safety concern
3.3: Potential safety concerns of nanomaterials to flora and fauna
3.4: Conclusion
Chapter 4: Advanced technologies for wastewater treatment: New trends
Abstract
4.1: Introduction
4.2: Advanced oxidation processes
4.3: Hybrid AOP's involving nanocatalyst
4.4: Conclusions
Section II: Photocatalytic nanocomposite materials: Preparation and applications
Chapter 5: Introduction, basic principles, mechanism, and challenges of photocatalysis
Abstract
5.1: Introduction
5.2: Basic principles and mechanism of photocatalysis
5.3: Source of water pollution, water treatment methods, and role of nanomaterials in wastewater treatment
5.4: Overview on photocatalytic materials and factors affecting photocatalysis
5.5: Challenges of photocatalysis in wastewater treatment
5.6: Summary
Chapter 6: Doped-TiO2 and doped-mixed metal oxide-based nanocomposite for photocatalysis
Abstract
6.1: Introduction
6.2: Mechanism of TiO2 photocatalysis
6.3: Photoactivity of TiO2 polymorphs
6.4: Advancements in TiO2 photocatalysis for advanced oxidation technology
6.5: Photochemical reactors
6.6: Combination/coupling with other (hybrid) treatment technologies
6.7: Challenges and issues for TiO2 photo-catalysis for water treatment
6.8: Conclusion and future prospectus
Chapter 7: New graphene-based nanocomposite for photocatalysis
Abstract
7.1: Introduction
7.2: Graphene and its derivatives
7.3: Graphene and its derivative-based photocatalyst
7.4: Characterization of graphene and its derivatives
7.5: Photocatalytic applications
7.6: Mechanism of photocatalytic degradation
7.7: Conclusion and future prospects
Chapter 8: Luminescence nanomaterials for photocatalysis
Abstract
8.1: Introduction—Basic principal of phosphor for photocatalysis
8.2: Mechanism and challenges of luminescence materials in photocatalysis
8.3: Rare-earth-doped inorganic phosphor materials for photocatalysis
8.4: Nanophosphor for photocatalysis
8.5: Synthesis of nanophosphors
8.6: Application of photocatalysis in water purification
8.7: Conclusion and future perspectives of luminescence phosphor-based photocatalyst
8.8: Challenges and issues
Chapter 9: Magnetic nanomaterials-based photocatalyst for wastewater treatment
Abstract
9.1: Introduction
9.2: Source of water pollution and type of pollutants
9.3: Types of water treatment techniques
9.4: Case study of wastewater treatment using magnetic nanoparticles
9.5: Limitations of magnetic nanomaterials
9.6: Future prospects and overview
Chapter 10: Nanomaterials for water splitting and hydrogen generation
Abstract
10.1: Introduction
10.2: Developing photocatalysts for water splitting—Mechanistic aspects
10.3: Nanomaterials for water splitting
10.4: Sn3O4-ZnO nanoflowers for hydrogen generation under visible light—Case study
10.5: Conclusions
Chapter 11: Nanomaterials for treatment of air pollutants
Abstract
11.1: Introduction
11.2: Role of nanotechnology in various pollution treatment methods
11.3: Air pollutants
11.4: Nanotechnology in the treatment of air pollution
11.5: Pilot-scale studies
11.6: Challenges for the usage of nanomaterials for air pollution treatment
11.7: Summary and conclusion
Section III: Adsorbent nanomaterials: Preparation and applications
Chapter 12: Nanomaterials for adsorption of pollutants and heavy metals: Introduction, mechanism, and challenges
Abstract
12.1: Introduction
12.2: Major industry effluents
12.3: Parameters affecting adsorption
12.4: Adsorbent characterization
12.5: Adsorption mechanism
12.6: Challenges in adsorption
12.7: Conclusion and future prospective
Chapter 13: New graphene nanocomposites-based adsorbents
Abstract
13.1: Introduction
13.2: Graphene
13.3: Graphene oxide
13.4: Reduced graphene oxide
13.5: Functionalization
13.6: Kinetic of adsorption
13.7: Graphene-based inorganic nanocomposites
13.8: Graphene-based organic nanocomposites
13.9: Challenges and future prospective
Chapter 14: Role of zeolite adsorbent in water treatment
Abstract
Acknowledgments
14.1: Introduction
14.2: The nature of the zeolite
14.3: Sorption of metal cations on zeolites and ion exchange
14.4: Essential characteristics of zeolites and modification processes
14.5: Application of zeolites in water treatment
14.6: Regulation of water hardness
14.7: Zeolite regeneration
14.8: Discussion
14.9: Conclusions and future perspectives
Chapter 15: Metal-organic framework nanocomposite based adsorbents
Abstract
15.1: Introduction
15.2: Properties of MOF
15.3: Types of MOF
15.4: Synthesis methods
15.5: Nanocomposite-based MOFs
15.6: Applications of nanocomposite-based MOFs
15.7: Challenges for MOFs
15.8: Conclusion
Chapter 16: Advanced nanocomposite ion exchange materials for water purification
Abstract
16.1: Introduction
16.2: Types of nanocomposite IEX material
16.3: Preparation of nanocomposite IEX material
16.4: Characterization
16.5: Application of nanocomposite IEX materials for water purification
16.6: Scale-up conundrum
16.7: Conclusions
Section IV: Nanomaterials for membrane synthesis: Preparation and applications
Chapter 17: Nanomaterials for membrane synthesis: Introduction, mechanism, and challenges for wastewater treatment
Abstract
17.1: Introduction
17.2: Conventional membranes
17.3: Nanomaterial-based membranes
17.4: Nanomaterial-based membrane synthesis techniques
17.5: Challenges for wastewater treatment
17.6: Conclusions
Chapter 18: Carbon-based nanocomposite membranes for water purification
Abstract
18.1: Introduction to nanomaterials
18.2: Carbon-based nanocomposite materials (CNCMs) (polymer/hybrid)
18.3: Development and synthesis of carbon-based nanocomposite material
18.4: Fabrications techniques and types of carbon-based nanocomposite membrane
18.5: Applications of carbon-based nanocomposite membrane for water purification
18.6: Conclusion
Chapter 19: Nanocomposite membranes for heavy metal removal
Abstract
19.1: Introduction
19.2: Need of heavy metals removal
19.3: Role of nanomaterials in wastewater treatment
19.4: Role of nanomaterials in nanocomposite membranes
19.5: Nanomaterials used for heavy metals removal
19.6: Synthesis of nanocomposite membranes
19.7: Membranes for removal of different heavy metals from wastewater
19.8: Comparison of nanocomposite membranes with conventional processes for heavy metal removal
19.9: Challenges in industries
19.10: Summary
Chapter 20: Polymer nanocomposite membranes for wastewater treatment
Abstract
20.1: Introduction
20.2: Polymeric membranes
20.3: Mixed-matrix membranes
20.4: Thin-film nanocomposite membrane
20.5: Surface-located nanoparticle membranes
20.6: Perspective
20.7: Conclusion
Chapter 21: Responsive membranes for wastewater treatment
Abstract
21.1: Introduction
21.2: Types of membranes
21.3: Membrane materials
21.4: Design and fabrication of responsive membrane
21.5: Classification of stimulation approach and application in water treatment
21.6: Characteristics of stimuli-responsive membrane
21.7: Industrial applications
21.8: Conclusion
Chapter 22: Nanomaterial-based photocatalytic membrane for organic pollutants removal
Abstract
22.1: Introduction
22.2: Photocatalytic membrane materials
22.3: Photocatalytic membrane fabrication
22.4: Applications of photocatalytic membrane for removal of organic pollutant
22.5: Types of photocatalytic membrane reactors and their configurations
22.6: Treatment of organic pollutants by photocatalytic membrane
22.7: Challenges of photocatalytic membrane-based processes
22.8: Scale-up of photocatalytic membrane-based processes
22.9: Conclusions and future perspectives
Section V: Industrial water remediation processes: Current trends and scale-up challenges
Chapter 23: Introduction of water remediation processes
Abstract
23.1: Introduction
23.2: Physical methods of wastewater remediation
23.3: Physicochemical water treatment processes
23.4: Chemical remediation
23.5: Biological remediation/treatment
23.6: Advanced/novel water remediation processes
23.7: Advanced oxidation processes
23.8: Nanomaterial for wastewater remediation
23.9: Path forward
23.10: Conclusion
Chapter 24: Nanocomposite photocatalysts-based wastewater treatment
Abstract
24.1: Introduction
24.2: Types of nanocomposites and their synthesis
24.3: Advanced oxidation processes for wastewater treatment
24.4: Governing mechanism of photocatalysis
24.5: Different nanocomposites used as photocatalysts for wastewater treatment
24.6: Factors affecting the wastewater treatment using photocatalysis
24.7: Recent trends in types of photocatalytic reactors
24.8: Challenges
24.9: Conclusions
Chapter 25: Nanomaterial-based advanced oxidation processes for degradation of waste pollutants
Abstract
25.1: Introduction
25.2: Advanced oxidation processes
25.3: Individual AOPs involving nanomaterials
25.4: Hybrid AOPs
25.5: Nonphotochemical AOPs
25.6: Factors affecting on AOP performance
25.7: Conclusions, challenges, and future directions
Chapter 26: Electro-photocatalytic degradation processes for dye/colored wastewater treatment
Abstract
26.1: Introduction
26.2: Mechanisms of electro-photocatalysis
26.3: Experimental assembly in electro-photocatalysis
26.4: Effect of reaction conditions
26.5: Scope for future work
Chapter 27: Fenton with zero-valent iron nanoparticles (nZVI) processes: Role of nanomaterials
Abstract
27.1: Introduction
27.2: Synthesis methods for zero-valent iron nanoparticles
27.3: Influences of process parameters on synthesis of nZVI
27.4: Reaction mechanism and catalytic activity of nZVI for treatment of wastewater
27.5: Catalytic activity of nZVI for wastewater treatment
27.6: Future perspective and new directions
Chapter 28: Nanocomposite adsorbent-based wastewater treatment processes: Special emphasis on surface-engineered iron oxide nanohybrids
Abstract
28.1: Introduction
28.2: Different strategies for synthesis of iron oxide hybrid adsorbents
28.3: Surface-engineered magnetic nanohybrids
28.4: Current trends and scale-up challenges
28.5: Conclusions
Chapter 29: Preparation of novel adsorbent (marble hydroxyapatite) from waste marble slurry for ground water treatment to remove fluoride
Abstract
29.1: Introduction
29.2: Materials and methods
29.3: Results and discussion
29.4: Conclusions
Appendix
Chapter 30: Nanocomposite/nanoparticle in membrane-based separation for water remediation: Case study
Abstract
30.1: Introduction
30.2: Nanostructures
30.3: Challenges and future prospects
Chapter 31: The process for the removal of micropollutants using nanomaterials
Abstract
31.1: Introduction
31.2: Types of MPs
31.3: Various methods applied for the treatment of MPs
31.4: Photocatalytic process using nanomaterials
31.5: Adsorption process using nanomaterials
31.6: Membrane separation process using nanomaterials
31.7: Reactors applied for the treatment of MP using nanomaterials
31.8: Nanomaterials applied at large-scale operation and associated challenges
31.9: Conclusion and a way forward
Chapter 32: Antimicrobial activities of nanomaterials in wastewater treatment: A case study of graphene-based nanomaterials
Abstract
32.1: The structure and properties of graphene-based nanomaterials
32.2: Mechanisms of antibacterial action of graphene nanomaterials
32.3: Water treatment with graphene-based nanomaterials
32.4: Antimicrobial action of graphene-based nanomaterials in wastewater treatment, synthesis, efficiency, and perspective in an industrial application
32.5: Conclusions
Chapter 33: Potential of nano biosurfactants as an ecofriendly green technology for bioremediation
Abstract
33.1: Introduction
33.2: Use of biosurfactants as potential bioremediators
33.3: Recent trends for using nanoscale material as agents for bioremediation
33.4: Nano biosurfactants as source of bioremediation
33.5: Conclusions and future perspective
Chapter 34: Potential risk and safety concerns of industrial nanomaterials in environmental management
Abstract
34.1: Introduction
34.2: Health risk
34.3: Toxicological impact
34.4: Environmental impact
34.5: Risk and safety associated for using INMs
34.6: Design of an ideal nanomaterial
34.7: Conclusion
Chapter 35: A novel SnO2/polypyrrole/SnO2 nanocomposite modified anode with improved performance in benthic microbial fuel cell
Abstract
35.1: Introduction
35.2: Experimental work
35.3: Results and discussion
35.4: Conclusion
Chapter 36: Visible light photocatalysis: Case study (process)
Abstract
Acknowledgments
36.1: Introduction
36.2: Visible light photocatalytic processes for wastewater treatment
36.3: Current trends and scale-up challenges
36.4: Conclusions
Chapter 37: Nanomaterials for wastewater treatment: Concluding remarks
Abstract
37.1: Introduction
37.2: Nanomaterials and their properties for wastewater treatment
37.3: Current status and challenges of use of nanomaterial-based processes
37.4: Challenges for nanomaterial-based processes, potential risk, and safety concerns
37.5: Concluding remarks
Index

Bharat A. Bhanvase

Dr. Bharat A. Bhanvase is currently working as Professor and Head in Chemical Engineering Department at the Laxminarayan Institute of Technology, RTM Nagpur University, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India. His research interests focus on Wastewater Treatment, Solid Waste Management, Cavitation based processes for production, Nanomaterials and Nanocomposites, Process Intensification, Microfluidics, and Nanofluids. He obtained Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from University of Pune. He has written 29 book chapters in internationally renowned books, 3-edited book. Further, he is a recipient of the Young Scientists (Award) start- up research grant from Science and Engineering Research Board, New Delhi (India) in the year 2015. Also he was the recipient of Best Scientist Award from Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University in 2017.

Affiliations and expertise

Professor and Head, Chemical Engineering Department, Laxminarayan Institute of Technology, RTM Nagpur University, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India

Shirish Sonawane

Professor Shirish Sonawane currently workings as Professor at NIT Warangal India and head SRIC center for sponsored research and Industrial Consultancy. He has published more than 200 SCI journal and 36 book chapters and 2 books. He has filed 19 patents out of them 6 patent he been granted. Presently 2 PDF, 7 PhD and 2 M. Tech students are working and 17 Ph.Ds are awarded. Sonoprocess engineering, cavitation based Nanotechnology, Waste water treatment, process development for nanoparticle synthesis, polymer nanocomposite etc. are some of the interest fields. He received funding from MeitY, Govt. of India (2021) and DST WTI project, Govt. of India (2021), earlier he got international projects such as Indo-Tunisia Bilateral Project sponsored by DST, Govt. of India (2017), Indo-Russia DST-RFBR (2018), IMPRINT SERB project (2020), BIRAC-SRISTI- GYTI project, Govt. of India (2017), Department of Information and Technology, Government of India (2014). He is having more than 6000 citations. He is having international collaborations with Australia, Portugal, Russia, Malaysia, Tunisia etc. Dr. Sonawane had also dealt with 19 consultancy projects and 25 Research and development projects sponsored by various international and Indian government agencies and few of the projects are transferred in technology form to respective organization or industry. Dr. Shirish Sonawane has effectively combined synthesis and characterization of novel nano materials for successful application in state of the art processes such as paints, coatings, nano fluids, wastewater treatment, nanofiltration, fuel cells, and membranes. He is recipient of BOYSCAST Fellowship from DST, (2008-2009); Heritage Fellowship from Erasmus Mundus Program (European commission) in 2013; DST Young Scientists award (2007); Institution of Engineers India award (2016); Fellow of Maharashtra Academy of Sciences award (2016); (2017), BIRAC-SRISTI- GYTI award (2017), V.N.M.M award from IIT-Roorkee (2017), Fellow of Telangana Academy of Sciences award (2017), Institution of Engineers India (2017), Alexander Von Humboldt Connect Program Germany (2020), NASI member (2020), NAWA (2020), IIChE Award for the Year 2020: Hindustan Dorr-Oliver Award (2020). He is the editorial board member of Ultrasonics Sonochemistry, Nanoscience, Advances in Nanoparticles; Journal of Foods and Raw materials; Biotechnology, Chemical & Environmental Engineering and Chief Editor of Scientific Journal of Bulletin of the SUS University Series -Food and Biotechnology. He is the reviewer of several international journals.

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Professor and Head, Chemical Engineering Department, National Institute of Technology Warangal, Telangana State, India

Vijay B. Pawade

Vijay B. Pawade is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Applied Physics at the Laxminarayan Innovation Technological University, Nagpur, India. His research focuses on rare earth-doped oxide materials and their applications in LEDs, solar cell devices, and photocatalytic processes.

Affiliations and expertise

Assistant Professor, Department of Applied Physics, Laximarayan Institute of Technology, R.T.M. Nagpur University, Nagpur, India

Aniruddha B. Pandit

Aniruddha B. Pandit is U.G.C. Scientist "C", Professor at the Institute of Chemical Technology, University of Mumbai, India His research focuses in the area of naonmaterials for sustainable technology.

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Professor, Institute of Chemical Technology, University of Mumbai, India

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