Abstract
Carbon nanomaterials (CNMs) have become candidates for numerous applications in nanocomposites, microelectric devices, sensors, energy storage, microelectronics, biomedicines, and mechanical resonators. However, a key challenge is how to enhance the dispersion and stabilization of CNMs in water. Thus, this review summarizes recent progress on the stabilization and dispersion of various CNMs (such as carbon nanotubes, graphene (oxides), and fullerenes) in aqueous solutions. The stabilization and dispersion of target CNMs is reviewed to address the effects of water quality conditions (pH, ionic strength, temperature), natural/synthetic dispersing agents, and the effects of ultrasonication, acidification, and/or UV irradiation on dispersion and stabilization. Applications of CNMs are also briefly addressed regarding removing micropollutants by adsorption in water and wastewater treatment. The outlook for future research challenges on CNMs is also discussed.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 861-874 |
| Number of pages | 14 |
| Journal | Separation and Purification Technology |
| Volume | 156 |
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| State | Published - 17 Dec 2015 |
Bibliographical note
Funding Information:This research was supported by the Korea Ministry of Environment , ‘GAIA Project, 2015000540003 ’.
Publisher Copyright:
© 2015 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
Keywords
- Adsorption
- Carbon nanomaterials
- Carbon nanotubes
- Dispersion
- Fullerenes
- Graphene oxides