Enhanced water purification by using graphene oxide nano-membranes: A novel approach for mitigating industrial pollutant
Clean access to clean and safe drinking water is vital for human health, yet water pollution continues to be a significant global issue. This study investigates water contamination caused by various pollutants such as industrial waste, sewage, radioactive substances, and shifting rainfall patterns,...
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| author | Rizwana Yasmeen Falak Sher Khan Waqar Un Nisa Aansa Rukya Saleem Muhammad Awais Mohammed Jameel Rebwar Nasir Dara M․Ijaz Khan |
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| description | Clean access to clean and safe drinking water is vital for human health, yet water pollution continues to be a significant global issue. This study investigates water contamination caused by various pollutants such as industrial waste, sewage, radioactive substances, and shifting rainfall patterns, all of which pose risks to public health and economic stability. To address this issue, we utilized graphene oxide nanomaterials for water purification, taking advantage of their exceptional strength and distinct two-dimensional structure. Graphene oxide nanoparticles were produced using Hummer's method and integrated into cellulose filter paper through a dip-coating process, resulting in a novel filtration membrane. The novel developed for the graphene oxide-coated cellulose membrane demonstrated substantial enhancements in water quality across samples collected from urban, rural and the industrial areas in Sialkot. The notable findings include a significant reduction in electrical conductivity (EC) and an improved Sodium Adsorption Ratio (SAR) IN which suggests better filtration performance. The membrane effectively reduced sodium ion levels and alleviated salinity issues, making the water more suitable for agricultural use. So, the changes in pH levels were particularly noticeable in industrial zones, emphasizing the effect of industrial waste on water quality. The outcomes that highlight the promise of graphene oxide nanomembranes as a sustainable and efficient approach to reducing water pollution. This research emphasizes the critical role of advanced nanotechnology-based purification techniques in tackling the growing problem of water contamination and the leading to enhanced water management strategies and safer drinking water. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-937844b09c50424294d3fc4369292f952025-08-20T03:14:47ZengElsevierCarbon Trends2667-05692025-04-011910048610.1016/j.cartre.2025.100486Enhanced water purification by using graphene oxide nano-membranes: A novel approach for mitigating industrial pollutantRizwana Yasmeen0Falak Sher Khan1Waqar Un Nisa2Aansa Rukya Saleem3Muhammad Awais4Mohammed Jameel5Rebwar Nasir Dara6M․Ijaz Khan7Department of Biological Sciences, University of Sialkot, Punjab, PakistanDepartment of Biological Sciences, University of Sialkot, Punjab, PakistanCenter for Interdisciplinary Research in Basic Sciences, International Islamic University, Islamabad 44000, PakistanDepartment of Earth and Environmental Science, School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Bahria University H-11, Campus, Islamabad 44000, PakistanDepartment of Biological Sciences, University of Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan; College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, PR China; Henan International Joint Laboratory of Laser Technology in Agriculture Sciences, Zhengzhou 450002, PR ChinaDepartment of Civil Engineering, College of Engineering, King Khalid University, Asir, P. O. Box 960, Abha 61421, Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Earth Sciences and Petroleum, College of Science, Salahaddin University-Erbil, Erbil 44001, Iraq; Department of Petroleum Engineering, College of Engineering, Knowledge University, Erbil 44001, IraqDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering, Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University, Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia; Corresponding author.Clean access to clean and safe drinking water is vital for human health, yet water pollution continues to be a significant global issue. This study investigates water contamination caused by various pollutants such as industrial waste, sewage, radioactive substances, and shifting rainfall patterns, all of which pose risks to public health and economic stability. To address this issue, we utilized graphene oxide nanomaterials for water purification, taking advantage of their exceptional strength and distinct two-dimensional structure. Graphene oxide nanoparticles were produced using Hummer's method and integrated into cellulose filter paper through a dip-coating process, resulting in a novel filtration membrane. The novel developed for the graphene oxide-coated cellulose membrane demonstrated substantial enhancements in water quality across samples collected from urban, rural and the industrial areas in Sialkot. The notable findings include a significant reduction in electrical conductivity (EC) and an improved Sodium Adsorption Ratio (SAR) IN which suggests better filtration performance. The membrane effectively reduced sodium ion levels and alleviated salinity issues, making the water more suitable for agricultural use. So, the changes in pH levels were particularly noticeable in industrial zones, emphasizing the effect of industrial waste on water quality. The outcomes that highlight the promise of graphene oxide nanomembranes as a sustainable and efficient approach to reducing water pollution. This research emphasizes the critical role of advanced nanotechnology-based purification techniques in tackling the growing problem of water contamination and the leading to enhanced water management strategies and safer drinking water.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667056925000367Water pollutionIndustrial waste and sewage wasteNanotechnologyWater purificationCellulose filter paperWater quality paramet |
| spellingShingle | Rizwana Yasmeen Falak Sher Khan Waqar Un Nisa Aansa Rukya Saleem Muhammad Awais Mohammed Jameel Rebwar Nasir Dara M․Ijaz Khan Enhanced water purification by using graphene oxide nano-membranes: A novel approach for mitigating industrial pollutant Carbon Trends Water pollution Industrial waste and sewage waste Nanotechnology Water purification Cellulose filter paper Water quality paramet |
| title | Enhanced water purification by using graphene oxide nano-membranes: A novel approach for mitigating industrial pollutant |
| title_full | Enhanced water purification by using graphene oxide nano-membranes: A novel approach for mitigating industrial pollutant |
| title_fullStr | Enhanced water purification by using graphene oxide nano-membranes: A novel approach for mitigating industrial pollutant |
| title_full_unstemmed | Enhanced water purification by using graphene oxide nano-membranes: A novel approach for mitigating industrial pollutant |
| title_short | Enhanced water purification by using graphene oxide nano-membranes: A novel approach for mitigating industrial pollutant |
| title_sort | enhanced water purification by using graphene oxide nano membranes a novel approach for mitigating industrial pollutant |
| topic | Water pollution Industrial waste and sewage waste Nanotechnology Water purification Cellulose filter paper Water quality paramet |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667056925000367 |
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