2021
Utilizing the broad electromagnetic spectrum and unique nanoscale properties for chemical-free water treatment
Westerhoff P, Alvarez PJJ, Kim J, Li Q, Alabastri A, Halas NJ, Villagran D, Zimmerman J, Wong MS. Utilizing the broad electromagnetic spectrum and unique nanoscale properties for chemical-free water treatment. Current Opinion In Chemical Engineering 2021, 33: 100709. PMID: 34804780, PMCID: PMC8597955, DOI: 10.1016/j.coche.2021.100709.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchUnique nanoscale propertiesWater treatmentBroad electromagnetic spectrumSolar-based technologiesNanomaterial designElectromagnetic spectrumNanoscale propertiesWater treatment technologiesNanomaterialsCentury-old technologyExternal energy sourceTreatment technologiesMaterial propertiesAquatic organismsDecentralized communityTremendous improvementGreat attentionEnergy sourcesTechnologyIndustrial processesWater processesSpectraPropertiesClean waterSynthesis
2020
Doing nano-enabled water treatment right: sustainability considerations from design and research through development and implementation
Falinski M, Turley R, Kidd J, Lounsbury A, Lanzarini-Lopes M, Backhaus A, Rudel H, Lane M, Fausey C, Barrios A, Loyo-Rosales J, Perreault F, Walker W, Stadler L, Elimelech M, Gardea-Torresdey J, Westerhoff P, Zimmerman J. Doing nano-enabled water treatment right: sustainability considerations from design and research through development and implementation. Environmental Science Nano 2020, 7: 3255-3278. DOI: 10.1039/d0en00584c.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConventional water treatment systemsWater treatment systemsUnique physicochemical propertiesBroad electromagnetic spectrumFundamental nanoscienceTreatment systemWater treatmentIndustrial wastewater treatmentWater treatment technologiesWater treatment devicesConventional water treatmentPerformance enhancementWastewater treatmentElectromagnetic spectrumTreatment technologiesIndustrial wastewaterPhysicochemical propertiesTreatment devicesSustainability considerationsDevicesWorld lack accessNanoscienceTechnology developmentContaminants of concernNano