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Emerging opportunities for nanotechnology to enhance water security
Pedro J J Alvarez1, Candace K Chan2, Menachem Elimelech3
1Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Rice University, Houston, TX, USA. alvarez@rice.edu.
Abstract:
No other resource is as necessary for life as water, and providing it universally in a safe, reliable and affordable manner is one of the greatest challenges of the twenty-first century. Here, we consider new opportunities and approaches for the application of nanotechnology to enhance the efficiency and affordability of water treatment and wastewater reuse. Potential development and implementation barriers are discussed along with research needs to overcome them and enhance water security.
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