Advanced Materials for Emerging Water Pollutant Removal

Pei Sean, Goh and Devagi, Kanakaraju and Anwar, Iqbal and Ahmad Fauzi, Ismail (2024) Advanced Materials for Emerging Water Pollutant Removal. Chemistry in the Environment, 14 . Royal Society of Chemistry, London, United Kingdom. ISBN 978-1-83767-117-5

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Abstract

Water scarcity is an increasing issue on every continent. Along with climate change, the global issue is escalated by urbanization, population growth, and pollution. According to the World Bank report, 80% of wastewater enters water bodies without being adequately treated. The release of vast amounts of industrial and domestic wastewater results in the pollution of the water environment and ecosystem. Proper treatment of these wastewaters allows their reutilization for many purposes and applications including industrial processes and irrigation. Advanced materials are known to be promising tools to alleviate the impacts of these issues. In the last decade, tremendous efforts have been made to progress in the field of synthesis and application of advanced materials especially for use in environmental remediation. Advanced materials including nanomaterials and biomaterials can be used to remove pollutants from water and air. A wide range of advanced materials can be prepared through affordable, energy-efficient approaches. They can also be easily retrofitted in existing wastewater or air filtration systems. This edited book, Advanced Materials for Emerging Water Pollutant Removal, explores the potential of advanced materials to deal with the various kinds of pollutants found in water bodies. This book aims to bring together the ideas and innovations of researchers working in the field, and provides a detailed overview of the development of various functional advanced materials for the removal of emerging pollutants. This edited book comprises eight chapters that focus on the synthesis, characterization, and modification of nanomaterials as well as their applications and evaluation of their performance. The engineering of materials through innovative synthesis and modification approaches allows the fine-tuning and optimization of materials in terms of their functionality and efficiency. With the ever-growing threats of conventional and emerging pollutants in our water, the advancements made over the past decade could serve as a catalyst in revolutionizing efforts in environmental remediation. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the contributors for their expertise and dedication in completing the chapters. Their insights are substantial in shaping the contents of this edited book. We would also like to thank the publisher for their support throughout the preparation and production processes. Lastly, by harnessing the advantages of a broad range of advanced materials, we aim to not only address the alarming pollution and water scarcity issues, but also contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals particularly Sustainable Development Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation. It is hoped that this edited book will provide inspiration and guidelines to propel the research community towards a cleaner and more sustainable future. Pei Sean Goh Devagi Kanakaraju Anwar Iqbal Ahmad Fauzi Ismail

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