Nano-Adsorbents for Water Purification: A Focus on Nanoclays

Year : 2024 | Volume : 11 | Issue : 03 | Page : 38 44
    By

    B. Goswami,

  1. Ex-Assistant Professor, Department of Metallurgical Engineering, Ran Vijay Singh College of Engineering and Technology, Jamshedpur, East-Singhbhum,, Jharkhand, India

Abstract

Nanotechnology has emerged as a pivotal tool in addressing contemporary environmental challenges, particularly in water purification. This paper explores the use of nano-adsorbents, focusing on nano-clay materials, as effective solutions for the adsorption and removal of harmful pollutants from water. Nano-clays, owing to their large surface area and unique physicochemical properties, exhibit exceptional adsorption capacity for contaminants such as heavy metals, dyes, antibiotics, and various organic compounds. This review consolidates the findings from numerous studies on the development and application of nano-clays and their composites for water treatment, emphasizing their preparation techniques, adsorption mechanisms, and practical use in removing hazardous substances from wastewater. Additionally, ceramic membranes doped with halloysite nanoclay are investigated for their efficiency in treating industrial effluents, especially from textile industries. The promising results of these nanomaterials highlight their potential for advancing sustainable and cost-effective water purification technologies, providing an essential pathway for mitigating global water pollution.

Keywords: Adsorption, ceramic membranes, nanoclay, nanocomposites, nano-adsorbents, nanotechnology, water purification

[This article belongs to Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research ]

How to cite this article:
B. Goswami. Nano-Adsorbents for Water Purification: A Focus on Nanoclays. Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research. 2024; 11(03):38-44.
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Regular Issue Subscription Review Article
Volume 11
Issue 03
Received 18/10/2024
Accepted 22/10/2024
Published 06/11/2024
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