Nanotechnology for TCE and PCB dechlorination from water: Nanoparticle synthesis and reactivity

D. Bhattacharyya, J. Xu, V. Smuleac, S. Lewis, L. Ormsbee, L. Bachas

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Abstract

Nanostructured metals have become an important class of materials in the field of catalysis, optical, electronic, magnetic and biological devices due to the unique physical and chemical properties. This research deals with the synthesis of structured bimetallic nanoparticles (Fe/Pd) in membranes for the dechlorination of toxic organics from water. Nanoparticle synthesis in aqueous phase for dechlorination studies has been reported. In this study, we report a novel in-situ synthesis method of bimetallic nanoparticles embedded in polyacrylic acid (PAA) functionalized microfiltration membranes by chemical reduction of metal ions bound to the carboxylic acid groups.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationWorld Environmental and Water Resources Congress 2010
Subtitle of host publicationChallenges of Change - Proceedings of the World Environmental and Water Resources Congress 2010
Pages411-416
Number of pages6
DOIs
StatePublished - 2010
EventWorld Environmental and Water Resources Congress 2010: Challenges of Change - Providence, RI, United States
Duration: May 16 2010May 20 2010

Publication series

NameWorld Environmental and Water Resources Congress 2010: Challenges of Change - Proceedings of the World Environmental and Water Resources Congress 2010

Conference

ConferenceWorld Environmental and Water Resources Congress 2010: Challenges of Change
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityProvidence, RI
Period5/16/105/20/10

Keywords

  • Chlorine
  • Nanotechnology
  • PCB
  • TCE
  • Water pollution

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Water Science and Technology

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