Removal of organic pollutants present in water using inorganic-organic Hybrid Multifunctional Nanocomposites

Novel multifunctional nanocomposites were synthesised for the removal of organic dye pollutants from contaminated water samples. Nanocomposites were functionalised to remove dyes via adsorption, photocatalytic breakdown and separation of the nanocomposites from water by simple magnetism. Two types of nanocomposites were produced, carbon based photocatalytic magnetic nanocomposites (synthesised by embedding superparamagnetic iron oxide and titanium dioxide into a carbon source i.e. Multi walled carbon nanotubes and activated charcoal) The second type are Novel hybrid Magnetic Ionic-liquid-nanocomposites were synthesised with silica coated magnetic nanoparticles and ionic-liquid. The ionic liquid functionalisation potentially provides multiple interactions that can adhere organic dyes to its surface due to the imidazole group.

Name dc:type.qualificationname

mphil

Level dc:type.qualificationlevel

masters

Grantor dc:publisher.institution

University of Central Lancashire

Year dc:date.issued

2017

Author dc:creator

• Jones, Eric William

• F410 - Forensic science

Statement dc:rights

• An embargo has been requested on the thesis submission document but this has not been approved by RBD in July 2017 - a spreadsheet was received on 30 August 2017 advising of this.

Language dc:language

en