Abstract
The combination of membrane separation techniques with nanotechnology represents a niche area in the domain of wastewater treatment. Integration of functionalized nanomaterials through surface grafting or nanocomposite synthesis increases the permeability and selectivity of the membrane process with an increase in the surface area for the pollutant degradation mechanism of the nanoparticle to act upon. The process also provides operational flexibility for the incorporation of desired properties and can be applied in multifarious sectors ranging from energy production to organic solvent recovery. Such a membrane represents process-intensified systems capable of broad-spectrum contaminant remediation. This chapter discusses such interesting applications of membranes integrated with functionalized nanomaterials. The fabrication techniques and their pros and cons have been studied from the perspective of integrative technology development. Finally, the avenue of resource recovery and industrial implementations are discussed for ascertaining techno-commercial viability.
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