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Two-Dimensional Nanostructure Nanostructure-based Membranes for Water Filtration
September 1, 2020 @ 8:00 am - 9:00 am
Dr. Indranil Chowdhury- Washington State University
Sept 1, 2020 | 8:00am PST
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Providing an adequate supply of potable water is one of the grand challenges in the current century due to climate change, population and industrial growth. The rapid development of membranes for water treatment has shown that these processes are viable approaches for separating contaminants from wastewater. The overall objective of our research is to design novel hybrid membranes based on emerging two-dimensional nanostructures that will provide not only enhanced desalination but also enhanced water flux and antifouling properties. For this study, we investigated the antifouling and desalination properties of several 2D nanomaterials including molybdenum disulfide (MoS2), graphene oxide (GO), reduced graphene oxide (rGO). Overall, 2D nanomaterial-based hybrid membranes showed great potential for water filtration.