Polymer-based nano-enhanced microfiltration/ultrafiltration membranes

Around the world, around 780 million people drink water from unimproved sources, and an additional 1.2 billion people drink contaminated water. Providing reliable and treated drinking water to every family is a global goal, also supported by improvements in the water supply. Functionalized membranes containing nanoparticles provide a new alternative for the degradation of organic pollutants and for the selective removal of contaminants, without the drawback of the potential loss of nanoparticles in the surrounding environment. These environmentally friendly and sustainable technological approaches allow for various water treatment applications.