Design and Preparation of Functional Materials and Membranes for Wastewater Treatment

Abstract

This thesis critically examines contemporary advancements and innovations in water newlinemanagement and wastewater treatment, with a focused exploration of sustainable practices and cutting-edge technologies. The introduction provides a comprehensive overview of global water management, emphasizing the paramount importance of wastewater treatment in mitigating pollution and ensuring water resource sustainability. It evaluates current technologies and traces the historical evolution of membrane technology, laying the groundwork for subsequent discussions. Further, a detailed review of polymer-based membranes follows, with a critical analysis of biopolymer and synthetic polymer membranes, newlinealongside functional materials for water purification. newline