[内容简介]
With its emphasis on the application of nanotechnology to improve water treatment processes, this ready reference and handbook addresses the real needs of scientists and others working in the industry. It thus covers materials ranging from ceramic membranes, to functional nanoparticles, carbon nanotubes, and biological materials, as well as theoretical aspects.
Each chapter is written by leading international experts in the field, examining in detail desalination, adsorption, filtration, the destruction and conversion of pollutants, as well as the monitoring of water quality, while discussing the most fundamental concepts, exciting breakthroughs and future developments along the way.
[目次]
Overview of the global water situation and target areas for nanotechnology development Destruction of organics in water via functional nanoparticles Photocatalysis at nanostructured titania for sensing applications Mesoporous Materials for Water Treatment Membrane Surface Nano-Structuring with Terminally Anchored Polymer Chains Recent Adances in Ion-Exchange Membranes for Desalination Applications Thin Film Nanocomposite Membranes for Water Desalination Application of ceramic membranes in the treatment of water Functional Zeolitic Framework Membranes for Water Treatment and Desalination Molecular scale modeling of membrane water treatment processes Conclusion: A summary of the current developments of nanotechnology in the water business and challenges for future development