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Nanocellulose for Sustainable Water and Wastewater Treatments

  • 1st Edition - October 1, 2026
  • Latest edition
  • Editors: Ahmad Ilyas Rushdan, Athanasia Amanda Septevani, Norfarhana Abdul Samad, Melbi Mahardika, Alain Dufresne
  • Language: English

Nanocellulose for Sustainable Water and Wastewater Treatments provides a comprehensive overview of the role of nanocellulose in addressing challenges in water and wastewater treatm… Read more

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Description

Nanocellulose for Sustainable Water and Wastewater Treatments provides a comprehensive overview of the role of nanocellulose in addressing challenges in water and wastewater treatment by discussing its fundamental properties, synthesis, modification, and applications in various treatment processes. Structured into four parts, the book begins with an overview of nanocellulose, including its classification, sources, and properties, as well as methods for its synthesis and modification. Following sections review the application of nanocellulose in water treatment processes, such as flocculation, filtration, photocatalysis, and pollutant detection, as well as its use in treating wastewater, including industrial and oily wastewater.

The final section focuses on sustainable practices and environmental impacts, thoroughly covering the recycling and reusability of nanocellulose, lifecycle assessments, and future advancements in nanocellulose technologies for water and wastewater treatment. This book is a valuable resource for researchers, scientists, and industry professionals interested in the sustainable use of nanocellulose in water treatment, providing insights into state-of-the-art research and advancements in the field.

Key features

  • Reviews the unique characteristics of nanocellulose, including its mechanical, chemical, and physical properties, which are crucial for effective water treatment applications
  • Discusses sustainable aspects of recycling and reuse of nanocellulose materials, highlighting environmentally-friendly practices and contributing to waste reduction in water treatment processes
  • Features real-world examples and case studies that demonstrate successful implementations of nanocellulose in various water purification techniques

Readership

Academic and industrial researchers in nanotechnology, materials science, environmental science, and polymer engineering. Industry professionals in water treatment and purification sectors.

Table of contents

Part I. Fundamentals of Nanocellulose

1. Introduction to Nanocellulose. An Overview

2. Classification, Source, Type, Structural, and Intrinsic Properties of Nanocellulose

3. Synthesis, Modification and Functionalization of Nanocellulose

Part II. Nanocellulose for Water Treatment

4. Water Treatment Processes and Mechanism

5. Nanocellulose in Flocculation and Coagulation Processes

6. Nanocellulose-Based Materials for Filtration and Desalination

7. Nanocellulose-Based Photocatalysts for Water Purification

8. Nanocellulose-Based Pollutant Sensors and Detection Technologies

Part III. Nanocellulose for Wastewater Treatment

9. Nanocellulose-Based Materials for Industrial Wastewater Treatment

10. Nanocellulose-Based Materials for Heavy Metal Removal

11. Nanocellulose-Based Materials for Dye Removal

12. Nanocellulose-Based Materials for Oily Wastewater Treatment

13. Nanocellulose-Based Membrane as Multifunctional Wastewater Treatment

Part IV. Sustainability and Perspectives

14. Recycling and Reusability of Nanocellulose-Based Materials in Wastewater Treatment

15. Life-Cycle Assessment (LCA) of Nanocellulose-Based Water and Wastewater Treatment Technologies

16. Environmental and Toxicological Impacts of Nanocellulose in Water and Wastewater Treatment

17. Future Perspective of Nanocellulose Advancements for Water and Wastewater Treatment

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: October 1, 2026
  • Language: English

About the editors

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Ahmad Ilyas Rushdan

Dr Ahmad Ilyas Rushdan is a senior lecturer in the Faculty of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. His expertise includes biodegradable polymers, biopolymers, polymer composites, and polymer gels. Additionally, Dr. Ahmad Ilyas specializes in material engineering, specifically in the areas of natural fiber reinforced polymer composites, biocomposites, cellulose materials, and nano-composites.

Affiliations and expertise
Senior Lecturer, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia

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Athanasia Amanda Septevani

Dr. Athanasia Amanda Septevani is a senior researcher at the National Research and Innovation Agency in Indonesia, specializing in polymers and nanotechnology. Her research focuses on engineering and designing sustainable materials derived from waste, combining both translational and fundamental research expertise.

Dr. Septevani earned her PhD from The University of Queensland in Brisbane, Australia, in 2017. She has participated in global research collaborations as a Research Fellow at various institutions, including Oregon State University in the USA (2016), the University of Warwick in the UK (2019), and Politecnico di Torino in Italy (2021).

Dr. Septevani's contributions to STEM have been recognized with several prestigious awards, including the L’Oréal UNESCO for Women in Science in 2018, the 1st place Merck Young Scientist Award in 2021, and the Japan International Award for Young Agricultural Researchers in 2022. In 2019, she was named one of the 99 Most Inspiring Women in Indonesia by Globe Asia, and in 2023, she was recognized as one of Asia's 100 Most Outstanding Researchers by Asian Scientist Magazine.

Affiliations and expertise
Senior Researcher, National Research and Innovation Agency, Indonesia

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Norfarhana Abdul Samad

Norfarhana Abdul Samad is a lecturer in the Department of Petrochemical Engineering at Politeknik Tun Syed Nasir Syed Ismail in Pagoh, Malaysia. She holds a Master of Science degree in Chemistry from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), where her research focused on rubber composite membranes. Her research interests span a variety of disciplines, including polymer sciences, material science, natural fibers, bio-composites, thermoplastic elastomer composites, and membrane polymers. With her extensive expertise, she is dedicated to advancing knowledge and skills in her field.

Affiliations and expertise
Lecturer, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia

MM

Melbi Mahardika

Dr. Melbi Mahardika is an Associate Researcher at the Research Center for Biomass and Bioproducts within the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Indonesia. He completed his doctoral research in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Andalas University in Indonesia. His areas of expertise include packaging technology, nanocellulose, biocomposites, natural fiber reinforced polymers, nanotechnology for agroindustry, advanced material technology, nanomaterials Synthesis, and biomaterials.

Affiliations and expertise
Associate Researcher, National Research and Innovation Agency, Indonesia

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Alain Dufresne

Dr. Alain Dufresne is a Professor at The International School of Paper, Print Media and Biomaterials (Pagora) at Grenoble Institute of Technology in France. He holds a PhD in Electronics from the National Institute of Applied Sciences in Toulouse, as well as a MSc in Chemical Engineering from Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal and in Solid State Physics from Paul Sabatier University in Toulouse. Dr. Dufresne is an expert in polysaccharide nanofibrils and nanocrystals, including cellulose, chitin, and starch. His research focuses on the processing and characterization of nanocomposites based on renewable resources and the valorization of biomass.

Previously, he served as an Associate Professor in the Physical Metallurgy & Materials Physics Lab at INSA Lyon and was a professor at the Research Center on Vegetable Macromolecules (CERMAV) at Joseph Fourier University in Grenoble.

Affiliations and expertise
Professor, Grenoble Institute of Technology, France