To fabricate a sustainable nanomembrane suitable for water filtration utilizing nanocellulose and other additives.

To fabricate a sustainable nanomembrane suitable for water filtration utilizing nanocellulose and other additives.

1. The primary goal is to create an innovative nanomembrane for water filtration having better bacterial removal properties and dyes. Address Water Scarcity, Inefficient Membranes, and Environmental Impact. Focuses on factors like cost effectiveness, sustainability and biodegradability Investigate the potential of nanocellulose in water filtration. Utilise Electrospinning Technique for High-Performance Cellulose Membranes. OBJECTIVES 2

2. PROJECT DETAILS To fabricate a sustainable nanomembrane suitable for water filtration utilizing nanocellulose and other additives. Additives: Hydroxyapatite (HAp), Graphene oxide (GO), Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) 1. Extraction of cellulose Alkaline treatment Bleaching Fig 1: Alkali Treated sample Fig 2: Bleaching process Fig 3: Fully bleached sample 3

3. PROJECT DETAILS Acid Hydrolysis 2. Conversion of cellulose to nanocellulose Homogenization Fig 4: Acid hydrolysis process Fig 5: Homogenization process 4

4. PROJECT DETAILS 3. Acetylation of nanocellulose 4.Electrospinning technique Fig 6: Electrospinning set-up 5

5. 6 For morphology- SEM, TEM Structural study- XRD, FTIR Thermal analysis- TGA, DSC Absorption capability test Antibacterial removal testing Mechanical strength analysis- Dynamic Mechanical Analyzer PROJECT DETAILS 5. Tests and Characterization

6. Improved anti-bacterial properties Enhanced filtration Durability and compatibility Enhanced efficiency Optimal mechanical strength Enhanced specific surface area Versatility Reduced coefficient of thermal expansion. EXPECTED RESULTS 7

7. Successfully extracted cellulose from plant biomass (water hyacinth) through alkaline treatment, bleaching, and acid hydrolysis. Integrated nanocellulose, graphene, and Hydroxyapatite for improved mechanical strength of the membrane. Characterized membrane properties using FTIR, DSC, and TGA, confirming enhanced thermal stability and suitability for water filtration. Optimized membrane fabrication parameters for enhanced filtration properties. Developed sustainable water filtration solution using cellulose-based nano membrane using electrospinning apparatus. CONCLUSION 8

8. REFERENCES [1] Tolessa Mengistu Ejara, Subramanian Balakrishnan, Jeong Cheol Kim- Nanocomposites of PVA/cellulose nanocrystals: Comparative and stretch drawn properties, SPE POLYMERS (August 2021). [2] Jija Xua, Tong Wu, Yungian Dai and Younan Xia –Electrospinning and Electrospun Nanofibers: Methods, Materials, and Applications (ACS Publications, 27 March 2019). [3] Reem Al-Wafi, M.K. Ahmed, S.F. Mansour - Tuning the synthetic conditions of graphene oxide/magnetite/ hydroxyapatite/cellulose acetate nanofibrous membranes for removing Cr (VI), Se (IV) and methylene blue from aqueous solutions, Journal of Water Process Engineering (2020). [4] A.S. Norfarhana, R.A. Ilyas, N. Ngadi - A Review of Nanocellulose Adsorptive Membrane as Multifunctional Waste Water Treatment (2022). [5] Shamima Akter Smriti · Abu Naser Md Ahsanul Haque · Ashfaqul Hoque Khadem · Fahmida Siddiqa ·A. N. M. Masudur Rahman · Humayra Akhter Himu · Nawshin Farzana · Md. Azharul Islam ,Maryam Naebe - Recent developments of the nanocellulose extraction from water hyacinth: a review ( Published on 1 August 2023) [6] Malladi Rajinipriya, Malladi Nagalakshmaiah, Mathieu Robert, and Saïd Elkoun - Importance of Agricultural and Industrial Waste in the Field of Nanocellulose and Recent Industrial Developments of Wood Based Nanocellulose: A Review (Published on 3 February 2018) 9

9. PLAN OF ACTION SEP OCT, NOV AUG DEC JAN FEB MAR APR Project selection and finalization Literature review Extraction of cellulose Homogenisation of cellulose Testing of extracted cellulose and nanocellulose Procuring other materials Optimization of process parameters Fabrication of membrane using electrospinning technique and testing 10

10. Sl.no Items Amount(Rs) 1. Chemicals:- Sodium hydroxide Sodium chlorite Sulphuric acid Oxalic acid Acetic Acid Graphene HAP 10,000 2. Stationary(gloves, zip lock covers, testing bottle) 1500 3. Equipment 10,000 4. Testing 7000 5. Travel 4800 TOTAL BUDGET ESTIMATED 38800 BUDGET DETAILS 11

11. THANK YOU 12