This talk will provide a general overview of the different approaches that have been adopted to improve the performance of nanostructured magnetic iron oxide particles for environmental applications. The performance of iron oxide nanomagnets is improved by tailoring the properties of the magnetic nanostructures through engineering of morphology, composition, and surface functionality. These nanomagnets are expected to find applications in the microbial and heavy metal decontamination of water. The talk will cover aspects of nanomaterials synthesis and characterization methods, and will detail the mechanisms involved in the water decontamination applications.

Environmental applications of iron oxide nanomagnets

244th National Meeting (2012)

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