Advances in Water Purification: A Comprehensive Review of Techniques and Technologies

Year : 2025 | Volume : 12 | Issue : 02 | Page : 26 30
    By

    Neeraj Virdi,

  • Mukesh Sharma,

  1. Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, B.A.M. Khalsa College, Garhshankar, Hoshiarpur, Punjab, India
  2. Assistant Professor & Head of Department, Department of Chemistry Department, B.A.M. Khalsa College, Garhshankar, Hoshiarpur, Punjab, India

Abstract

Access to safe and clean drinking water is crucial for both environmental sustainability and human health, and water purification is a key component of this. Developments in water purification technologies have emerged as a key area of scientific and technical research due to the growing global water shortage and contamination. From conventional approaches to state-of-the-art technologies, this review article offers a thorough examination of the most current advancements in water purification processes. It encompasses advanced oxidation techniques, membrane technologies, filtration, adsorption, and other physical, chemical, and biological purification methods. Future directions for the field’s research and innovation are also covered, along with the difficulties and constraints of the existing approaches. This review attempts to give academics, engineers, and politicians useful insights for enhancing the quality of water around the world by combining the most recent developments and trends.

Keywords: Water purification, advanced oxidation, membrane technology, adsorption, water quality

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

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Neeraj Virdi, Mukesh Sharma. Advances in Water Purification: A Comprehensive Review of Techniques and Technologies. Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research. 2025; 12(02):26-30.
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Volume 12
Issue 02
Received 05/02/2025
Accepted 13/02/2025
Published 25/02/2025
Publication Time 20 Days
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