Abstract
AbstractLimited water resources are one of the most important global issues. Among the possible techniques devoted to water purification, polymeric membranes are of particular interest to the industry due to their versatility and cost-effectiveness. Among them, nanocomposite-based membranes have been successfully developed for many applications, such as seawater desalination, water softening or pollutant removal. There are several methodologies described for the membrane fabrication from more classical approaches such as solvent evaporation or precipitation to more advanced techniques such as electrospinning or 3D printing. In addition, hybrid nanocomposites that include inorganic nanocompounds such as titanium or aluminium oxides or more recently metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) present great applicability due to their capacity for pollutant capture and degradation. This chapter reviews the most recent advances in nanocomposite based membranes, the new materials developed, the fabrication methods and their application for the improvement of water resources and water remediation.
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