The World Health Organization in 2004 estimated approximately 1.1
billion people did not have access to clean water and that 35% of
Third World residents died from water-borne illnesses. While the
situation is grim, recent advances strongly indicate that many of
the current water quality problems can be addresses - and
potentially resolved - using nanotechnology.
Nanotechnology is already having a dramatic impact on research in
water quality and Nanotechnology Applications for Clean Water
highlights both the challenges and the opportunities for
nanotechnology to positively influence this area of environmental
protection.
Here you will find detailed information on breakthroughs, cutting
edge technologies, current research, and future trends that may
affect acceptance of widespread applications. The first four parts
of the book cover specific topics including using nanotechnology
for clean drinking water in both large scale water treatment plants
and in point-of-use systems. For instance, recent advances show
that many of the current problems involving water quality can be
addressed using nanosorbents, nanocatalysts, bioactive
nanoparticles, nanostructured catalytic membranes, and nanoparticle
enhanced filtration. The book also discusses existing technologies
and future potential for groundwater remediation, pollution
prevention, and sensors. The final part discusses the inherent
societal implications that may affect acceptance of widespread
applications.
Over 80 leading experts from around the world share their wealth of
knowledge in this truly unique reference. Institutions such as
Center for the Purification of Water and Systems (Univ. of Illinois
at Urbana-Champaign); UCLA Water Technology Center; Carnegie Mellon
University, University of Kentucky; The University of Western
Ontario; Pacific Northwest National Laboratory; National Institute
for Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (Japan), Munasinghe
Institute for Development (Sri Lanka) and the Woodrow Wilson Center
for Scholars are just a few of the knowledge centers represented in
this book.
Water quality is a serious, global issue in which government bodies
and scientific communities face many challenges in ensuring clean
water is available to everyone. Nanotechnology is already showing
dramatic results, and this book is an attempt to share current
technologies and future possibilities in reaching this goal.
From the Foreword:
"Researchers and practitioners may find in this volume, key
challenges regarding clean water resources. The presentations may
crystallize new research and education programs."
- Mihail Roco, U.S. National Science Foundation and U.S.
Nanotechnology Initiative
Contributors from the US, India, Canada, Japan, UK, Sri Lanka, and
South Africa
Provides detailed information on breakthroughs, cutting edge
technologies, current research, and future trends that may affect
acceptance of widespread applications
Covers specific topics including using nanotechnology for clean
drinking water in both large scale water treatment plants and in
point-of-use systems.
Discusses existing technologies and future potential for
groundwater remediation, pollution prevention, and sensors
Highlights both the challenges and the opportunities for
nanotechnology to positively influence this area of environmental
protection."
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