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Next-Generation Materials for Water Purification

by Sarah Harris 1,*
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Sarah Harris
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as  2023, 39; 5(1), 39; https://doi.org/10.69610/j.as.20230525
Received: 17 March 2023 / Accepted: 13 April 2023 / Published Online: 25 May 2023
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Abstract

The pursuit of sustainable water purification solutions has led to the development of next-generation materials that promise to revolutionize the field. This paper explores the advancements in materials science that have contributed to the creation of innovative water purification technologies. The focus is on materials that exhibit enhanced efficiency, durability, and cost-effectiveness, which are crucial for scaling up water purification processes in various environments. Key areas of research highlighted include the use of nanomaterials, graphene-based filters, and various types of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). These novel materials are shown to effectively remove pollutants, such as heavy metals, organic compounds, and pathogens, from water sources with minimal energy consumption. The paper also discusses the challenges associated with these materials, including mass production, scalability, and environmental impact. Despite these hurdles, the promise of next-generation materials in addressing global water scarcity and pollution issues remains a compelling focus for ongoing research and development.

Keywords: Water Purification, Next-Generation Materials, Nanomaterials, Graphene, Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs).;
Copyright: © 2023 by Harris. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY) (Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.

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Harris, S. Next-Generation Materials for Water Purification. Advanced Sciences, 2023, 5, 39. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.as.20230525
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Harris, Sarah 2023. "Next-Generation Materials for Water Purification" Advanced Sciences 5, no.1:39. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.as.20230525
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Harris, S. (2023). Next-Generation Materials for Water Purification. Advanced Sciences, 5(1), 39. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.as.20230525

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