Application of nanoparticles in polymeric and ceramic membrane structure in waste water treatment

Abstract

Abstract The development of nanoparticle-incorporated hybrid membranes is an intense research area in the present scenario. Many efforts have been made to develop functional membranes using various nanoparticles, however further research works are still required to better understand design and functions of nanoparticle based membranes. This chapter will include the process of development of nanoparticle fabricated membranes, which can be used in various waste water treatment in removal of different components, for example, arsenic, heavy metals, organic pollutants (organic acids, phenolic compound, polyaromatic hydrocarbons), etc. This chapter will also discuss the highly water-soluble magnetic nanoparticles and multiwalled nanotubes, which have been extensively incorporated into the polymeric and ceramic membranes.