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Sustainable Preparation of Graphene Quantum Dots for Metal Ion Sensing Application
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MDPI
, 2023 , Article)
Highlights: What are the main finding? Preparation of GQDs from ethanolic extract of eucalyptus tree leaves. Hydrothermal treatment of extract at different temperatures and times was carried out. What is the implication ...
Recent advances in the application of carbon nitrides for advanced water treatment and desalination technology
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Elsevier B.V.
, 2022 , Article)
Carbon nitride (CN) and its different derivatives have received increased research consideration in current materials science because of its extensive range of potential applications in environmental protection. At present, ...
Improved Forward Osmosis Performance of Thin Film Composite Membranes with Graphene Quantum Dots Derived from Eucalyptus Tree Leaves
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MDPI
, 2022 , Article)
The major challenges in forward osmosis (FO) are low water flux, high specific reverse solute flux (SRSF), and membrane fouling. The present work addresses these problems by the incorporation of graphene quantum dots (GQDs) ...
Graphene Quantum Dot-Added Thin-Film Composite Membrane with Advanced Nanofibrous Support for Forward Osmosis
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MDPI
, 2022 , Article)
Highlights: What are the main findings? The current study establishes that banyan tree leaf-derived B-GQD-incorporated thin-film composite membranes with a SBS NFM substrate show an enhanced FO performance regarding water ...
Advances of nanomaterials for air pollution remediation and their impacts on the environment
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Elsevier Ltd
, 2022 , Article)
One of the most favorable environmental applications of nanotechnology has been in air pollution remediation in which different nanomaterials are used as nanoadsorbents, nanocatalysts, nanofilters, and nanosensors. The ...
Energy consumption and environmental impact assessment of desalination plants and brine disposal strategies
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Institution of Chemical Engineers
, 2021 , Article)
Nowadays, desalination plants are considered as tools to utilize water from different natural resources such as seawater and brackish water. Globally, the number of desalination plants are increasing to achieve the high ...
Recent advances in nanofibrous membranes: Production and applications in water treatment and desalination
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Elsevier B.V.
, 2020 , Article)
Desalination of seawater is a promising technique that contributes a reliable and abundant source of clean potable water. This review investigates the current status and forthcoming advancement in nanofiber technology, ...
Recent advancements in the nanomaterial application in concrete and its ecological impact
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MDPI
, 2021 , Article)
At present, nanotechnology is a significant research area in different countries, owing to its immense ability along with its economic impact. Nanotechnology is the scientific study, development, manufacturing, and processing ...
Progress and Prospects of Nanocellulose-Based Membranes for Desalination and Water Treatment
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MDPI
, 2022 , Article)
Membrane-based desalination has proved to be the best solution for solving the water shortage issues globally. Membranes are extremely beneficial in the effective recovery of clean water from contaminated water sources, ...
Developments in the application of nanomaterials for water treatment and their impact on the environment
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MDPI AG
, 2020 , Article)
Nanotechnology is an uppermost priority area of research in several nations presently because of its enormous capability and financial impact. One of the most promising environmental utilizations of nanotechnology has been ...