Adsorption of contaminants of emerging concern by carbon nanotubes: Influence of dissolved organic matter

Ilya Lerman, Yona Chen, Benny Chefetz

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Abstract

The surface properties of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) make them efficient transportation agents for environmental pollutants. The current study deals with the role of environmental solution conditions in controlling pollutants' adsorption to CNTs. Main focus was given to the presence of dissolved organic matter (DOM) and to competition between different pollutants during adsorption processes. The addition of DOM (20 mg C L-1) reduced carbamazepine adsorption to pristine CNTs. Greater reduction in adsorption occurred when the hydrophobic neutral DOM fraction was applied, as compared to the effect caused by the bulk DOM or the hydrophobic acid fraction.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationFunctions of Natural Organic Matter in Changing Environment
PublisherSpringer Netherlands
Pages763-767
Number of pages5
Volume9789400756342
ISBN (Electronic)9789400756342
ISBN (Print)940075633X, 9789400756335
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Aug 2013

Keywords

  • Bisphenol A (BPA)
  • Carbamazepine (CBZ)
  • Carbon nanotubes (CNT)
  • Dissolved organic matter (DOM)
  • Single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNT)

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • General Agricultural and Biological Sciences
  • General Environmental Science
  • General Engineering

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