2021
Utilizing the broad electromagnetic spectrum and unique nanoscale properties for chemical-free water treatment
Westerhoff P, Alvarez PJJ, Kim J, Li Q, Alabastri A, Halas NJ, Villagran D, Zimmerman J, Wong MS. Utilizing the broad electromagnetic spectrum and unique nanoscale properties for chemical-free water treatment. Current Opinion In Chemical Engineering 2021, 33: 100709. PMID: 34804780, PMCID: PMC8597955, DOI: 10.1016/j.coche.2021.100709.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchUnique nanoscale propertiesWater treatmentBroad electromagnetic spectrumSolar-based technologiesNanomaterial designElectromagnetic spectrumNanoscale propertiesWater treatment technologiesNanomaterialsCentury-old technologyExternal energy sourceTreatment technologiesMaterial propertiesAquatic organismsDecentralized communityTremendous improvementGreat attentionEnergy sourcesTechnologyIndustrial processesWater processesSpectraPropertiesClean waterSynthesis
2016
Overcoming implementation barriers for nanotechnology in drinking water treatment
Westerhoff P, Alvarez P, Li Q, Gardea-Torresdey J, Zimmerman J. Overcoming implementation barriers for nanotechnology in drinking water treatment. Environmental Science Nano 2016, 3: 1241-1253. DOI: 10.1039/c6en00183a.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchWater treatmentHydraulic contact timeEnergy-intensive processUnique material propertiesFull-scale commercializationMaterial propertiesTreatment systemChemical additionContact timeIntensive processPromising approachWaterLarge facilitiesSafe drinking waterNascent technologyNanotechnologyEfficiencyTechnologyCommercializationSignificant opportunities