| Water Filtration: Polymeric Nanofibers with Metal Nanoparticles for Sustainable and Effective Water Treatment |
| Paper ID : 1081-ISCBAS |
| Authors |
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Amira Mounir Hassan * German university in Cairo |
| Abstract |
| Clean water availability is one of the main crises any country can face since water is the source of all life. Finding innovative and effective techniques for water purification has been an important topic for research in the last few decades. As an innovative idea, polymeric nanofibers have emerged as a promising solution for water filtration due to their high porosity and surface-to-volume ratio. This study focuses on the development of antibacterial polymeric nanofibers for disinfecting water for human consumption with the incorporation of silver nanoparticles to reduce health risks. The study explores the impact of various environmental factors on the electrospinning process used to produce the nanofibers, such as temperature, humidity, polymer density, viscosity, flow rate, and applied voltage. Spectrophotometer and FE-SEM analysis reveal that the type of polymer used affects the size and diameter of the nanofibers. The difference in molecular weight affects significantly the morphology of the fibers. The toughened acrylic PMMA polymer sample yields fibers with small nanometers in diameter and containing many beads, while the PMMA powder sample produces fine fibers with larger diameters. The study also takes into account the effectiveness of metal oxide nanoparticles such as titanium dioxide TiO2 NPs and magnetite Fe3O4 NPs that have high efficiency in removing heavy metals. The ultimate goal is to produce a sustainable, durable, and user-friendly filter that uses advanced filtration technology yet is easy to use. This study provides valuable insights for the development of more efficient and cost-effective water treatment methods using nanotechnology. |
| Keywords |
| Clean water availability Water purification Polymeric nanofibers Antibacterial Silver nanoparticles Electrospinning Spectrophotometer FE-SEM analysis Toughened acrylic PMMA polymer PMMA powder Metal nanoparticles Titanium dioxide TiO2 NPs Magnetite Fe3O4 NPs Heavy metals Sustainable Durable User-friendly Advanced filtration technology Cost-effective Water treatment Nanotechnology |
| Status: Abstract Accepted (Oral Presentation) |