Nanoparticle Embedded Graphene Oxide Cellulose Membrane for Industrial Wastewater Treatment
Lead Research Organisation:
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Department Name: Camborne School of Mines
Abstract
Graphene has remarkable hydrophobic properties which are ideal for wastewater treatment. Naturally, Graphene repels water but allows permeation when there are narrow pores within it. Graphene or modified Graphene such as graphene oxide (GO) and reduced graphene oxide (rGO) sheets allow water molecules to pass but block the passage of contaminants and substances. Further research is required to understand the GO's impermeability to all gases and vapours and allow ultrafast separation of atomic species. The extremely thin nature of graphene means lightweight and low-cost water filtration systems can be developed. Nano-MEM, therefore, aims to develop novel nanocomposite embedded GO and rGO as membranes for solar water treatment units for industrial effluent treatment. Development of such techniques can help support surface and groundwater pollution reduction within the river basin, thereby promoting its sustainable development in developing countries.
Organisations
People |
ORCID iD |
Tapas Mallick (Primary Supervisor) | |
Sasireka Velusamy (Student) |
Publications
Roy A
(2021)
Eggshell Membrane Assisted CdS Nanoparticles for Manganese Removal in Water Treatment
in Advanced Materials Letters
Roy A
(2020)
Synergistic effect of nanoflower-like CdS for removal of highly toxic aqueous Cr(VI)
in Materials Letters
Velusamy S
(2021)
A Review on Heavy Metal Ions and Containing Dyes Removal Through Graphene Oxide-Based Adsorption Strategies for Textile Wastewater Treatment.
in Chemical record (New York, N.Y.)
Velusamy S
(2022)
Employing CdS nanoparticles as an adsorbent for the removal of different dosages of hexavalent Cr (VI) from aqueous solution
in Materials Letters
Studentship Projects
Project Reference | Relationship | Related To | Start | End | Student Name |
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EP/N509656/1 | 30/09/2016 | 29/09/2021 | |||
2241851 | Studentship | EP/N509656/1 | 30/09/2019 | 29/09/2023 | Sasireka Velusamy |
EP/R513210/1 | 30/09/2018 | 29/09/2023 | |||
2241851 | Studentship | EP/R513210/1 | 30/09/2019 | 29/09/2023 | Sasireka Velusamy |