Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

Quality of Water

Quality of Water

In concrete preparation, the quality of water is paramount as it affects the strength and durability of the concrete. Potable water is usually preferred; however, it must not have excessive sodium or potassium to prevent compromising the concrete's integrity. Water quality is typically evaluated based on impurities such as dissolved solids, chlorides, and sulfates, and its pH value is ideally between 6 and 8. Even slightly acidic natural water may be acceptable unless it contains harmful...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

B, N, and O Co-Doped Nanoporous Activated Carbon With High Surface Area and Hierarchical Porous Structure for Enhanced Li-Ion Battery and Supercapacitor Performance.

Small (Weinheim an der Bergstrasse, Germany)·2026

Same author

Nanotoxicological evaluation of surface engineered WS<sub>2</sub> quantum dots in male and female Wistar rats for targeted nucleus imaging and photothermal therapy.

Journal of materials chemistry. B·2026

Same author

Nanoarchitectonics of Porous Carbons Templated by Inorganic Metal Oxides and Alkali Metal Salts for Energy and Environmental Applications.

Advanced science (Weinheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany)·2026

Same author

Borophene: Crucial Challenges and the Way Forward.

Advanced science (Weinheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany)·2026

Same author

An Atomic-Level Bimetallic MOF Platform Overcoming the Stability-Performance Tradeoff for Laser Propulsion.

Advanced materials (Deerfield Beach, Fla.)·2026

Same author

Fe<sup>2+</sup>- Induced Activation of Single and Dual Metal Site-Lattice Oxygen Mechanism in Fe Rich NiFe-LDHs for Oxygen Evolution Reaction.

Advanced science (Weinheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany)·2026

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 10, 2025

Proof-of-Concept for Gas-Entrapping Membranes Derived from Water-Loving SiO2/Si/SiO2 Wafers for Green Desalination

Proof-of-Concept for Gas-Entrapping Membranes Derived from Water-Loving SiO2/Si/SiO2 Wafers for Green Desalination

Published on: March 1, 2020

2D Materials for Potable Water Application: Basic Nanoarchitectonics and Recent Progresses.

Pranay Ranjan¹, Zhixuan Li², Arshiya Ansari¹

¹Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, 342037, India.

Small (Weinheim an Der Bergstrasse, Germany)

|October 11, 2024

Summary

Advanced two-dimensional (2D) materials offer innovative solutions for water filtration, overcoming limitations of conventional methods. These materials provide enhanced efficiency and selectivity for removing contaminants, ensuring access to clean and safe drinking water.

Keywords:

2D materials flatland, nanoporous pore size water filtration

More Related Videos

Simultaneous Multi-surface Anodizations and Stair-like Reverse Biases Detachment of Anodic Aluminum Oxides in Sulfuric and Oxalic Acid Electrolyte

Simultaneous Multi-surface Anodizations and Stair-like Reverse Biases Detachment of Anodic Aluminum Oxides in Sulfuric and Oxalic Acid Electrolyte

Published on: October 5, 2017

Rendering SiO2/Si Surfaces Omniphobic by Carving Gas-Entrapping Microtextures Comprising Reentrant and Doubly Reentrant Cavities or Pillars

Rendering SiO2/Si Surfaces Omniphobic by Carving Gas-Entrapping Microtextures Comprising Reentrant and Doubly Reentrant Cavities or Pillars

Published on: February 11, 2020

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jun 10, 2025

Proof-of-Concept for Gas-Entrapping Membranes Derived from Water-Loving SiO2/Si/SiO2 Wafers for Green Desalination

Proof-of-Concept for Gas-Entrapping Membranes Derived from Water-Loving SiO2/Si/SiO2 Wafers for Green Desalination

Published on: March 1, 2020

Simultaneous Multi-surface Anodizations and Stair-like Reverse Biases Detachment of Anodic Aluminum Oxides in Sulfuric and Oxalic Acid Electrolyte

Simultaneous Multi-surface Anodizations and Stair-like Reverse Biases Detachment of Anodic Aluminum Oxides in Sulfuric and Oxalic Acid Electrolyte

Published on: October 5, 2017

Rendering SiO2/Si Surfaces Omniphobic by Carving Gas-Entrapping Microtextures Comprising Reentrant and Doubly Reentrant Cavities or Pillars

Rendering SiO2/Si Surfaces Omniphobic by Carving Gas-Entrapping Microtextures Comprising Reentrant and Doubly Reentrant Cavities or Pillars

Published on: February 11, 2020

Area of Science:

Materials Science
Environmental Engineering
Nanotechnology

Background:

Water pollution from chemical waste and microbes poses significant health risks, necessitating effective water filtration.
Conventional water filtration technologies (e.g., activated carbon, reverse osmosis) face challenges like high energy use, fouling, and limited contaminant removal.
Existing methods struggle with pore size control and stability under various conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the nanoarchitectonics of two-dimensional (2D) materials for advanced water filtration applications.
To explore the current state of water filtration technologies and their inherent challenges.
To highlight the unique properties and advantages of 2D materials in water purification.

Main Methods:

Review of existing literature on 2D materials for water filtration.
Analysis of synthesis and characterization techniques for 2D materials.
Evaluation of the application of various 2D materials in water purification systems.

Main Results:

Two-dimensional (2D) materials like graphene, MoS2, and MXenes exhibit unique properties suitable for next-generation water filters.
These materials offer improved selectivity, efficiency, and potential for tailored pore structures compared to conventional filters.
The review highlights the potential of 2D materials to address limitations of current water treatment technologies.

Conclusions:

Two-dimensional (2D) materials represent a promising frontier for developing highly efficient and selective water filtration systems.
Further research into synthesis, characterization, and application of 2D materials is crucial for industrial adoption.
These advanced materials hold significant potential for ensuring global access to clean and safe water.