Nanofiltration technology in water treatment and reuse: applications and costs

2015 ◽  
Vol 71 (3) ◽  
pp. 309-319 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arash Shahmansouri ◽  
Christopher Bellona
Keyword(s):  
Wastewater Treatment ◽  
Cost Estimation ◽  
Water Reuse ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Industrial Applications ◽  
Estimation Methods ◽  
Seawater Desalination ◽  
Labor Costs ◽  
Water And Wastewater Treatment ◽  
Water And Wastewater

Nanofiltration (NF) is a relatively recent development in membrane technology with characteristics that fall between ultrafiltration and reverse osmosis (RO). While RO membranes dominate the seawater desalination industry, NF is employed in a variety of water and wastewater treatment and industrial applications for the selective removal of ions and organic substances, as well as certain niche seawater desalination applications. The purpose of this study was to review the application of NF membranes in the water and wastewater industry including water softening and color removal, industrial wastewater treatment, water reuse, and desalination. Basic economic analyses were also performed to compare the profitability of using NF membranes over alternative processes. Although any detailed cost estimation is hampered by some uncertainty (e.g. applicability of estimation methods to large-scale systems, labor costs in different areas of the world), NF was found to be a cost-effective technology for certain investigated applications. The selection of NF over other treatment technologies, however, is dependent on several factors including pretreatment requirements, influent water quality, treatment facility capacity, and treatment goals.

scholarly journals Functionalized Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs) for Water and Wastewater Treatment: Preparation to Application

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (10) ◽  
pp. 5717
Author(s):  
Mian Muhammad-Ahson Aslam ◽  
Hsion-Wen Kuo ◽  
Walter Den ◽  
Muhammad Usman ◽  
Muhammad Sultan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Wastewater Treatment ◽  
Water Resources ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Industrial Applications ◽  
Biological Species ◽  
Special Focus ◽  
Water And Wastewater Treatment ◽  
Adsorption Sites ◽  
Water And Wastewater

As the world human population and industrialization keep growing, the water availability issue has forced scientists, engineers, and legislators of water supply industries to better manage water resources. Pollutant removals from wastewaters are crucial to ensure qualities of available water resources (including natural water bodies or reclaimed waters). Diverse techniques have been developed to deal with water quality concerns. Carbon based nanomaterials, especially carbon nanotubes (CNTs) with their high specific surface area and associated adsorption sites, have drawn a special focus in environmental applications, especially water and wastewater treatment. This critical review summarizes recent developments and adsorption behaviors of CNTs used to remove organics or heavy metal ions from contaminated waters via adsorption and inactivation of biological species associated with CNTs. Foci include CNTs synthesis, purification, and surface modifications or functionalization, followed by their characterization methods and the effect of water chemistry on adsorption capacities and removal mechanisms. Functionalized CNTs have been proven to be promising nanomaterials for the decontamination of waters due to their high adsorption capacity. However, most of the functional CNT applications are limited to lab-scale experiments only. Feasibility of their large-scale/industrial applications with cost-effective ways of synthesis and assessments of their toxicity with better simulating adsorption mechanisms still need to be studied.

scholarly journals Current Trends in the Application of Nanomaterials for the Removal of Emerging Micropollutants and Pathogens from Water

Molecules ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (9) ◽  
pp. 2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Petros Kokkinos ◽  
Dionissios Mantzavinos ◽  
Danae Venieri
Keyword(s):  
Wastewater Treatment ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Metal Organic Framework ◽  
Continuous Production ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Water Supply Systems ◽  
Comprehensive Overview ◽  
Water And Wastewater Treatment ◽  
Water And Wastewater

Water resources contamination has a worldwide impact and is a cause of global concern. The need for provision of clean water is becoming more and more demanding. Nanotechnology may support effective strategies for the treatment, use and reuse of water and the development of next-generation water supply systems. The excellent properties and effectiveness of nanomaterials make them particularly suitable for water/wastewater treatment. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the main categories of nanomaterials used in catalytic processes (carbon nanotubes/graphitic carbon nitride (CNT/g-C3N4) composites/graphene-based composites, metal oxides and composites, metal–organic framework and commercially available nanomaterials). These materials have found application in the removal of different categories of pollutants, including pharmaceutically active compounds, personal care products, organic micropollutants, as well as for the disinfection of bacterial, viral and protozoa microbial targets, in water and wastewater matrices. Apart from reviewing the characteristics and efficacy of the aforementioned nanoengineered materials for the removal of different pollutants, we have also recorded performance limitations issues (e.g., toxicity, operating conditions and reuse) for their practical application in water and wastewater treatment on large scale. Research efforts and continuous production are expected to support the development of eco-friendly, economic and efficient nanomaterials for real life applications in the near future.

Chemical Water and Wastewater Treatment VIII

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (0) ◽  
pp. 9781780402840-9781780402840
Author(s):  
H. Hahn ◽  
E. Hoffman ◽  
H. Odegaard
Keyword(s):  
Wastewater Treatment ◽  
Water And Wastewater Treatment ◽  
Water And Wastewater ◽  
Chemical Water

Water and Wastewater Treatment for a Small Island Resort

1989 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 189-193 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. Rigden
Keyword(s):  
Wastewater Treatment ◽  
Reverse Osmosis ◽  
Small Island ◽  
Rotating Biological Contactor ◽  
Water And Wastewater Treatment ◽  
Water And Wastewater ◽  
Operational Data ◽  
Reverse Osmosis Desalination

The design of a reverse osmosis desalination unit and a rotating biological contactor for water and wastewater treatment for a small island resort is described. Some operational data are presented and recommendations for design flows and loadings are made.

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