Biodegradable polymer matrix composites containing graphene-related materials for antibacterial applications: A critical review
For the first time, the present review critically evaluates biodegradable polymer matrix
composites containing graphene-related materials (GRMs) for antibacterial applications …
composites containing graphene-related materials (GRMs) for antibacterial applications …
An overview of silver nano-particles as promising materials for water disinfection
AK Bhardwaj, S Sundaram, KK Yadav… - … Technology & Innovation, 2021 - Elsevier
Open defecation, improper disposal of sewer line wastes and mismanagement of infectious
biomedical wastes may cause severe biological contamination to the water reservoirs. On …
biomedical wastes may cause severe biological contamination to the water reservoirs. On …
Sustainable approach for developing graphene-based materials from natural resources and biowastes for electronic applications
Graphene, attributable to its exceptional electrical, chemical, physical, mechanical, thermal,
structural, and optical characteristics, has evolved into a remarkable and revolutionary …
structural, and optical characteristics, has evolved into a remarkable and revolutionary …
Iron oxide nanoparticles/nanocomposites derived from steel and iron wastes for water treatment: a review
Iron oxide nanoparticles (IONPs) are characterized by superior magnetic properties, high
surface area to volume ratio, and active surface functional groups. These properties aid in …
surface area to volume ratio, and active surface functional groups. These properties aid in …
Chitosan immobilised granular FeOOH-MnxOy bimetal-oxides nanocomposite for the adsorptive removal of lead from water
Mixed metal-oxides are an important class of materials studied for the adsorptive removal of
contaminants in water. However, the lack of affordable and versatile immobilisation …
contaminants in water. However, the lack of affordable and versatile immobilisation …
A waste-derived nanocomposite sealant for repairing micro-cracks in concrete
U Kannan, SA Gafoor, S Srivastava… - Journal of Building …, 2022 - Elsevier
The use of renewable resources has been gaining interest due to their high economic
benefits. They are attractive as a sustainable alternative to conventional resources for …
benefits. They are attractive as a sustainable alternative to conventional resources for …
Polydopamine/chitosan hydrogels-functionalized polyurethane foams in situ decorated with silver nanoparticles for water disinfection
S Wu, H Luo, S Li, Z Zheng, Q Long, C Wei… - Journal of Environmental …, 2024 - Elsevier
A new facile route to decorate polyurethane foams (PUF) with dense and uniform silver
nanoparticles (AgNPs) to ensure efficient and long-term water disinfection is proposed. The …
nanoparticles (AgNPs) to ensure efficient and long-term water disinfection is proposed. The …
A resource-efficient and portable nanotechnology-enabled disinfection system: performance studies and a novel strategy to recycle spent material
U Kannan, SM Maliyekkal - Process Safety and Environmental Protection, 2023 - Elsevier
The paper describes developing a point-of-use disinfection system consisting of a film-
forming nanocomposite packed in a nylon sachet. The composite film consists of silver …
forming nanocomposite packed in a nylon sachet. The composite film consists of silver …
Water Disinfection: Unleashing the Power of Bicarbonate Ions in Chitosan–Silver Nanocomposite for Greener and More Efficient Silver Utilization
The paper reveals the synergetic effect of bicarbonate alkalinity in enhancing the
disinfection of silver-based nanocomposite film. This study originates from an in-depth …
disinfection of silver-based nanocomposite film. This study originates from an in-depth …
Synergistic bacterial inactivation by silver ions and free chlorine in natural waters
A Estrella-You, JA Smith - Journal of Environmental Engineering, 2022 - ascelibrary.org
Using high amounts of chlorine to disinfect contaminated natural waters for drinking
purposes can produce an unpleasant taste and odor and contribute to the formation of toxic …
purposes can produce an unpleasant taste and odor and contribute to the formation of toxic …