Nanoparticles_in_Wastewater_Treatment.pptx

Nanotechnology in wastewater treatment

1. Application of Nanoparticles in Wastewater Treatment Overview of Nanotechnology and its Role in Environmental Engineering Presented by: [Your Name]

2. Introduction to Nanotechnology - What is Nanotechnology? - Technology dealing with particles smaller than 100 nanometers - Applications in diverse fields (medicine, biotechnology, environmental engineering)

3. Water Pollution Problem - Global Issue: Increasing water pollution - Major sources: textile industry, factories, agricultural runoff - Health & Environmental Impact: Health hazards, social and economic problems

4. Nanotechnology in Water Treatment - Potential of Nanotechnology: - Improves treatment efficiency - Enhances water purification through unconventional water sources - Nano Particles: High absorption and reaction capabilities due to small size

5. Green Nanotechnology - Objective: Cleaner ecosystem through reduced environmental and health risks - Main Goals: - Minimize environmental risks - Minimize health hazards - Replace harmful substances with nanoparticles

6. Types of Nanoparticles in Wastewater Treatment - Silver Nanoparticles: Used for disinfection and antimicrobial properties - Titanium Dioxide: Effective in photocatalytic degradation of pollutants - Carbon Nanoparticles: Excellent for adsorption of organic pollutants - Iron Nanoparticles: Used for groundwater remediation and wastewater treatment

7. Synthesis of Nanoparticles in Wastewater Treatment - Methods for Synthesizing Nanoparticles: - Chemical (e.g., Hydrolysis of Titanium compounds) - Physical (e.g., Flame Hydrolysis for Titanium Dioxide) - Biological (e.g., Green Synthesis using plants or bacteria) - Key Properties: - Size, surface area, and shape control - High adsorption capacity - Surface functionalization

8. Applications and Benefits - Wastewater Treatment: - Removal of heavy metals, nitrates, phosphates - Reduces the need for conventional methods - Eco-friendly and cost-effective solutions

9. Challenges and Future Prospects - Challenges: - Scalability issues in synthesis methods - Potential toxicity concerns - High production costs - Future Directions: - Widespread use after further research - Nanomaterials in water treatment market expected to grow

10. Conclusion - Nanoparticles hold great promise in enhancing wastewater treatment efficiency and sustainability. - Ongoing research will enable widespread adoption of nanoparticles in water treatment systems.