Technologies for Arsenic Removal from Water: Current Status and Future Perspectives

Nina Ricci Nicomel, Karen Leus, Karel Folens, Pascal Van Der Voort and Gijs Du Laing
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Nina Ricci Nicomel: Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry and Applied Ecochemistry, Ghent University, Coupure Links 653, B-9000 Gent, Belgium
Karen Leus: Department of Inorganic and Physical Chemistry, Center for Ordered Materials, Organometallics and Catalysis (COMOC), Ghent University, Krijgslaan 281-S3, B-9000 Gent, Belgium
Karel Folens: Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry and Applied Ecochemistry, Ghent University, Coupure Links 653, B-9000 Gent, Belgium
Pascal Van Der Voort: Department of Inorganic and Physical Chemistry, Center for Ordered Materials, Organometallics and Catalysis (COMOC), Ghent University, Krijgslaan 281-S3, B-9000 Gent, Belgium
Gijs Du Laing: Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry and Applied Ecochemistry, Ghent University, Coupure Links 653, B-9000 Gent, Belgium

IJERPH, 2015, vol. 13, issue 1, 1-24

Abstract: This review paper presents an overview of the available technologies used nowadays for the removal of arsenic species from water. Conventionally applied techniques to remove arsenic species include oxidation, coagulation-flocculation, and membrane techniques. Besides, progress has recently been made on the utility of various nanoparticles for the remediation of contaminated water. A critical analysis of the most widely investigated nanoparticles is presented and promising future research on novel porous materials, such as metal organic frameworks, is suggested.

Keywords: arsenic; pollution; water purification technology; engineered nanoparticles; adsorption; metal organic framework (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2015
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