Polymer Carbonaceous Filler Based Composites For Wastewater Treatment

Introduces novel concepts in wastewater treatment with poly-carbonaceous composites Describes modern fabrication methods and characterization techniques Presents information on processing, safety, and disposal Discusses current research, future trends, and applications

Polymer-Carbonaceous Filler Based Composites for Wastewater Treatment serves as the first book to offer a concise treatment of the use of these materials in the treatment of wastewater. It provides a systematic and comprehensive account of recent developments and encompasses novel methods for the synthesis of carbonaceous derivatives-based fillers for polymer composites, their characterization techniques, and applications for the remediation of water contamination. This book seeks to: Introduce novel concepts in wastewater treatment with poly-carbonaceous composites Describe modern fabrication methods and characterization techniques Present information on processing, safety, and disposal Discuss current research, future trends, and applications Filling the void for a one-stop reference book for researchers, this work includes contributions from leaders in the industry, academia, government, and private research institutions across the globe. Academics, researchers, scientists, engineers, and students in the fields of materials and polymer engineering and wastewater treatment will benefit from this application-oriented book.

Polymer/Nanodiamond Nanocomposites: Fundamentals, Properties and Applications provides an up-to-date review of these materials. The structure, design, processing, and properties, as well as technological advancements, are all thoroughly discussed. Several practical and potential application areas are also identified such as tribological aerospace/automobile materials (thermally conducting, lubricant, and radiation shielding), coatings/anti-corrosion nanomaterials, shape memory nanocomposites, energy devices (Li ion batteries and solar cells), and biomedical nanomaterials (drug delivery, tissue engineering, biosensor, imaging). Current difficulties and potential opportunities are also discussed in detail. Polymer/Nanodiamond Nanocomposites: Fundamentals, Properties and Applications covers all aspects of these new novel materials' design, structure, manufacture, and applications. The book offers an up-to-date comprehensive knowledge resource for materials scientists, researchers, and engineers. Covers the latest advances in polymer/nanodiamond nanocomposites Includes important fundamentals, properties, and applications Examines nanodiamond nanobifiller derived polymeric nanocomposites Discusses a wide range of technical applications in aerospace, automobiles, coatings, corrosion resistance, shape memory, energy devices, and biomedical fields

Explore the dynamic world of carbon-based composites and nanocomposites, where innovation intersects with environmental consciousness. This expansive volume delves into the multifaceted role of carbon composites in combating pollution, from the versatility of activated carbon in adsorbing emerging contaminants to the strategic application of carbon-polymer composites for environmental challenges. Discover the effectiveness of activated carbon in adsorbing emerging contaminants and the strategic use of carbon-polymer composites in addressing environmental challenges. Gain insights into the transformative potential of biochar and the synergistic interplay of carbon and metal nanoparticle composites, carbon nanotubes, and nano-fibers in water purification and sustainable environmental applications.

This second volume on ''Inorganic-Organic Composites for Water and Wastewater Treatment'' reviews research findings on advanced materials and methods for purification. Considering the fact that new emerging pollutants are released into the environment and water bodies, it is necessary to develop more advanced techniques in order to treat them. The utilization of metal – organic framework in view of applications, synthesis, properties like adsorption, characterization of the electronic and geometric aspects, and hybrid systems is reiewed in this book, and the advantages/disadvantages, shortcomings including future prospects associated with metal-based nanoparticles and nanocomposites for water decontamination are discussed. In addition, the use of carbon quantum dots, supramolecular ion-exchange resins, multifunctional composite aerogels, algal biomass valorization and titania-containing composites in treatment processes are also presented.

Carbonaceous materials such as graphene oxide, and activated carbon have a wide range of applications in water and wastewater treatment due to the high surface area, unique structure, and chemical and thermal stability. Carbon-based materials can be used as a membrane, an adsorbent, a support for nanomaterials, or as a filler within membranes to remove contaminants from water. In this research, the specific carbon materials and how their properties influence their use and performance in specific engineering applications is explored. Here, membrane filtration and adsorption/degradation of the water and wastewater using carbon-based material are investigated. The research firstly focuses on mixed-matrix polymeric membranes containing chitosan as the matrix and graphene oxide as an additive to improve the properties of the membranes. Two different sizes of graphene oxide particles were added to a chitosan matrix to improve the properties of a water filtration membrane. The effect of graphene oxide particle size on the morphology, structure, chemical composition, and water filtration performance was investigated. In addition, FeNi nanoparticle-carbon composite materials are studied as a reactive treatment for in situ groundwater remediation. The research includes the development of a specific synthesis process for nickel-doped nanoscale zero valent iron (Ni-NZVI) immobilization onto the carbon support. Then the new method was applied to make nanoparticle-carbon composites with five different carbon types. A variety of characterization were used to understand the relationship between carbon properties and trichloroethylene (TCE) removal. The carbons only and the composites were tested for TCE removal. The results suggested that the mechanism of TCE removal by carbons is adsorption and is highly related to the carbon properties of surface area, micro-pore volume, and functional groups on the surface. However, the mechanism of TCE removal by composites was confirmed as a combination of adsorption and degradation. The carbon properties did not affect TCE removal significantly when the carbon was used as a support for the reactive nanoparticles (NPs). In addition, the effect of the Ni and carbon ratio on TCE removal and Ni leaching was investigated. The Ni leaching was successfully decreased by using composites with lower Ni:Fe ratios and higher carbon:Fe ratios.

Polymeric compounds are generally blended with inorganic/organic materials to prepare composites to tailor the desired properties for specific requirements. The present book reviews new research in the fields of composite green polymers for environmental applications, polyaniline based composites for wastewater treatment, smart polymeric coating materials, polymer decorated bimetallic nanosorbents for dye removal, fuel cell materials, polymeric membranes, green bio-nanocomposites and polymer based catalysts. Composite Green Polymers, Polyaniline Based Composites, Smart Polymeric Materials, Nanosorbents, Polymeric Membranes, Bio-Nanocomposites, Polymer Based Catalyst, Wastewater Treatment, Dye Removal, Fuel Cell Materials, Dehydrogenation

This is an updated version of the book first published in 1995. The use of particulate fillers in polymers has a long history, and they continue to play a very important role today. In the relatively short time since the publication of the first edition of this book, much has changed and all the chapters have been updated and revised, and a completely new chapter covering the latest developments in nano-filler technology is included. The aim of this book is to provide a guide to the fundamentals of the use of particulate fillers, which is accessible to people from the many different industries and disciplines who have an interest in the subject. Chapters cover: Selection and Use of Particulate Fillers Types of Particulate Filler Filler Surfaces and their Characterisation Surface Modification and Surface Modifiers Preparation and Mixture Characterisation of Mineral Filler Polymer Compounds Particulate Fillers as Flame Retardants Particulate Fillers in Elastomers Particulate Fillers in Thermoplastics Particulate Fillers in Thermosets Composites Using Nano-Fillers

All you need to know on current progress in the development, design and utilization of carbonaceous materials in such diverse areas as electronics, medical implants, drug delivery, clean energy, biofuel and pollution control. Emphasis is placed on “engineered carbons” which include fullerenes, graphene, carbon foam, nanotubes, graphene oxide, carbon aerogels, carbon matrix composites, reinforced polymers and many others. For example, ceramic composites and polymer composites with a carbon matrix represent advanced building materials and are important for moisture resistant walls and paints. Carbon nanotubes, conducting polymers and graphene based materials play a great role in energy storage in form of electrodes for batteries and supercapacitors. Carbon based materials are both used as sources as well as catalysts for bio-fuel production. Biochar can be utilized for soil enrichment and greenhouse gas sequestration and climate control applications. Graphene is extensively used in electronics and bio-medical applications. Graphene oxide, reduced graphene oxide and graphitic carbon nitride are used as photocatalysts for hydrogen production and contaminants degradation.