Functional Nanostructured Materials and Membranes for Water Treatment: Duke/Functional Nanostructured Materials and Membranes for Water Treatment

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. Content: Chapter 1 Target Areas for Nanotechnology Development for Water Treatment and Desalination (pages 1–6): Prof. Dr. Mikel Duke, Prof. Raphael Semiat and Prof. Dr. Dongyuan Zhao Chapter 2 Destruction of Organics in Water via Iron Nanoparticles (pages 7–32): Hilla Shemer and Prof. Raphael Semiat Chapter 3 Photocatalysis at Nanostructured Titania for Sensing Applications (pages 33–65): Shanqing Zhang and Huijun Zhao Chapter 4 Mesoporous Materials for Water Treatment (pages 67–84): Yonghui Deng and Prof. Dr. Dongyuan Zhao Chapter 5 Membrane Surface Nanostructuring with Terminally Anchored Polymer Chains (pages 85–124): Yoram Cohen, Nancy Lin, Kari J. Varin, Diana Chien and Robert F. Hicks Chapter 6 Recent Advances in Ion Exchange Membranes for Desalination Applications (pages 125–161): Chalida Klaysom, Bradley P. Ladewig, Gao Qing Max Lu and Lianzhou Wang Chapter 7 Thin Film Nanocomposite Membranes for Water Desalination (pages 163–194): Dan Li and Huanting Wang Chapter 8 Application of Ceramic Membranes in the Treatment of Water (pages 195–215): Weihong Xing, Yiqun Fan and Wanqin Jin Chapter 9 Functional Zeolitic Framework Membranes for Water Treatment and Desalination (pages 217–247): Bo Zhu, Bin Li, Linda Zou, Anita J. Hill, Prof. Dr. Dongyuan Zhao, Jerry Y. S. Lin and Prof. Dr. Mikel Duke Chapter 10 Molecular Scale Modeling of Membrane Water Treatment Processes (pages 249–299): Harry F. Ridgway, Julian D. Gale, Zak E. Hughes, Matthew B. Stewart, John D. Orbell and Stephen R. Gray Chapter 11 Conclusions: Some Potential Future Nanotechnologies for Water Treatment (pages 301–311): Prof. Dr. Mikel Duke With its emphasis on using nanotechnology to improve water treatment, this reference addresses the real needs of scientists and others working in the industry. It covers a wide range of materials, as well as fundamental concepts, exciting breakthroughs and future developments. The book is part of the series Materials for Sustainable Energy and Development, edited by Professor G.Q. Max Lu. It introduces scientists and engineers to the fundamentals of photocatalysis, and illuminates the potential of photocatalysis to increase water quality.