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Magnetic Nanoparticles in Wastewater Treatment Publisher



Farahbakhsh J1 ; Vatanpour V1 ; Ganjali MR2, 3 ; Saeb MR2
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  1. 1. Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Kharazmi University, Tehran, Iran
  2. 2. Center of Excellence in Electrochemistry, School of Chemistry, College of Science, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
  3. 3. Biosensor Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Molecular-Cellular Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

Source: Magnetic Nanoparticle-Based Hybrid Materials: Fundamentals and Applications Published:2021


Abstract

Magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) are suitable candidates for wastewater treatment processes, including flocculation, demulsification, adsorption, filtration, and photocatalytic activities, because their magnetic properties make treatment easy and unique. The use of an external magnetic field makes possible the removal of contaminants from the solution in an efficient and facile manner. This chapter covers water treatment processes based on MNPs, and studies different types of MNPs, their synthesis routes, pollutants they can remove, and their particular uses in separation, filtration, and membrane-based processes. The future ahead of MNPs usage in wastewater treatment and challenges in the field are discussed. © 2021 Elsevier Ltd All rights reserved.