Recent Advances in Polymer Nanocomposites for Enhanced Filtration and Purification in Water Treatment
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymer Applications".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2025 | Viewed by 118
Special Issue Editor
2. Soft and Biofunctional Materials Group, Cenimat/I3N, NOVA University Lisbon, Caparica, Portugal
Interests: molecular, mesoscopic (nano and micro scale) and macroscopic properties and behavior of soft materials and complex fluids, mainly liquid crystals (LCs) and cellulose-based systems (CBS); organic synthesis of liquid crystals and cellulose derivatives; preparation of micro and nano-membranes/wires/structures from liquid crystalline solutions to originate high-added value materials; modification, preparation and characterization of cellulose micro/nano rods; study of self-assembling, defects and photonic properties of LCs as well as CBS and cellulose nano rods
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue aims to highlight recent advancements in polymer nanocomposites and their applications in improving filtration and purification processes in water treatment. We invite researchers to submit works that explore new polymer nanocomposites with specific properties to enhance the efficiency and selectivity of filtration systems, thereby reducing the presence of organic and inorganic contaminants in water. We are interested in contributions that address nanomaterial synthesis, surface functionalization techniques, performance evaluations of nanotechnology-based filters, and considerations regarding scalability and feasibility for large-scale application. This Special Issue will provide a platform to share novel advances and foster discussions on the potential of polymer nanocomposites in optimizing water treatment processes.
Dr. Ana Catarina Trindade
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- nanocomposite materials
- environmental applications
- water treatment
- air purification
- waste management
- sustainable practices
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