Tutorial Review
Review of analytical techniques for arsenic detection and determination in drinking water
This review presents an overview of various analytical techniques for arsenic determination in drinking water, and will enhance awareness and appreciation of their role in informing and protecting our environment and water resources, globally.
Critical Review
Fluoride contamination, consequences and removal techniques in water: a review
Fluoride contamination has created a drinking water crisis globally.
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Highly effective nanoparticle removal in plant-based water filters
Water treatment plants offer the opportunity to reduce the exposure of humans to nanoparticle contamination. An affinity-based filter made from natural materials and Moringa oleifera seed protein achieves high removals of various nanoparticles.
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Electrospun TiO2/carbon composite nanofibers as effective (photo)electrodes for removal and transformation of recalcitrant water contaminants
Electrochemical (EC) and photoelectrochemical (PEC) water treatment systems are gaining popularity, necessitating new electrode materials that offer reliable performance across diverse application platforms.
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Sodium silicate and hexametaphosphate promote the release of (oxyhydr)oxide nanoparticles from corroding iron
Sequestrants such as polyphosphate and sodium silicate are used to control iron precipitation in drinking water, but they may generate iron nanoparticles that increase lead mobility.
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Rose bengal-integrated electrospun polyacrylonitrile nanofibers for photodynamic inactivation of bacteria
Rose bengal-integrated electrospun PAN nanofibers displayed high antimicrobial efficacy against both Gram-negative Escherichia coli and Gram-positive Bacillus subtilis bacteria under white light irradiation. This methodology offers a feasible strategy for water disinfection.
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Carbon nanomaterial-based aerogels for improved removal of copper(II), zinc(II), and lead(II) ions from water
Carbon-based aerogels have the capability of high adsorption removal of copper, lead, and zinc metal ions from water systems.
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Matrix effects on the performance and mechanism of Hg removal from groundwater by MoS2 nanosheets
Matrix effects of groundwater have profound implications on the removal mechanism and efficiency of Hg by two-dimensional MoS2 nanosheets.
About this collection
This curated selection of publications from Environmental Science: Advances showcases the latest advancements, breakthrough technologies and strategies aimed at purifying water sources and upholding public health. Interdisciplinary in nature, this collection not only demonstrates the latest advancements in drinking water treatment but also underscores the nexus between technological innovation and the preservation of environmental health.