Innovative nanotechnological treatment process for reclaimed wastewaters
The aim of this research is to develop an innovative nanotechnology treatment process for wastewater reclamation. This emerging technology shows the promise to be able to effectively replace conventional tertiary and disinfection treatment processes. The innovative treatment includes nanofiltration by porous materials, and nanocatalysts via photocatalysis advanced oxidation processes as alternative means to improve the removal efficiency of biological and chemical contaminants for wastewater reuse.
Objectives of this study are:
- Identification and determination of mechanisms of adsorption, filtration, degradation and disinfection with respect to nanomaterials and process conditions.
- Investigation of optimum operating conditions with regard to varying material properties.
- Determination of the process configuration and modules either as a stand-alone treatment or integrated treatment process of nanoporous filtration and photocatalysis.
- Investigation of modelling systems to maximise process performance for the potential of upgrading to large scale operations.
