Magdy M. M. Elnashar

Curtin University

Professor Magdy M. Elnashar is employed at the School of Medicine, Curtin University, Australia, as well as the Centre of Excellence for Advanced Sciences, Egypt. Dr. Elnashar has a multidisciplinary background in chemistry, chemical engineering, and biochemistry. He received his Ph.D. in Biochemistry in 2005 from Leeds University (top 75 in the world), UK. Dr. Elnashar is the recipient of many awards in research and commercialization from Australia, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Egypt. He also received the National 2019 Australian Award for University Teaching. He has six patents and several research articles, books, and book chapters to his credit. His research expertise is in preparing/grafting hydrogels and nanocomposites for immobilization of enzymes, foods, and drugs.

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Water covers 70% of the Earth, but only 3% of it is drinkable, and most of this water (2%) is not accessible because it is locked in ice caps, glaciers, or the soil. Globally, 2.7 billion people experience water scarcity for at least one month of the year, while around 1.1 billion people lack access to water. In this book, scientists and entrepreneurs from the five continents present their ultimate expertise to address the crisis. The book comprises twelve chapters that present case studies from different parts of the world and industrial products for water purification, desalination, and energy production.

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Water Purification

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Part of the book: Biotechnology of Biopolymers

Introductory Chapter: Introduction to Biocomposites – New Insights

By Magdy M.M. Elnashar and Selcan Karakuş

Part of the book: Biocomposites

Nanostructures in Water Purifications

By Selcan Karakuş and Magdy M.M. Elnashar

Effective water purification strategies are essential in addressing the serious global concern of scarce water. Nanomaterials have recently garnered considerable interest due to their excellent chemical, mechanical, physical, and biological properties, making them promising candidates for use in water filtration systems. Nanomaterials, with their high hydrophilicity, surface area, and variable surface characteristics, have shown potential in removing water-based contaminants. This review provides an overview of current developments in the development of nano-membrane materials for filtration systems. We discuss various kinds of nanoplatforms, such as polymeric nanocomposites, MXene nanosheets, metal/metal oxide nanoparticles (NPs), carbon nanotubes, metal–organic frameworks, nanofibers, and nanotubes, and their mechanisms of action in removing impurities. Furthermore, we summarize the possibilities and challenges associated with the use of nano-membrane systems, including potential environmental impacts and the need for sustainable and affordable production technologies. Overall, the application of nanomaterials in purifying water shows great potential for providing safe and clean drinking water to people around the world.

Part of the book: Water Purification