Polyaniline-Based Nanocomposites for Environmental Remediation

Thabiso Carol Maponya, Mpitloane Joseph Hato, Thabang Somo, Kabelo Edmond Ramohlola, Mogwasha Makhafola, Gobeng Release Monama, Arjun Maity, Kwena Desmond Modibane and Lebogang Katata-Seru

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Abstract: With growth in civilisation and industrialisation, there is an increase in the release of toxic heavy metal ions and dyes into water system, which is of public concern. As a result, appropriate treatment methods have to be implemented in order to mitigate and prevent water pollution. The discovery of nanotechnology has led to the development and utilisation of various nanoadsorbent for the removal of pollutants from water. PANI nanostructures and nanocomposites are noble adsorbents that have gained popularity in addressing water pollution issues and have been reported in literature. In this chapter, the main focus is on the synthesis of PANI nanocomposites and nanostructures and their application as efficient adsorbents for water treatment. Detailed discussions on different synthetic routes and characterisation have been dedicated to applications of these materials and are compared for the adsorptive removal of heavy metal ions and dyes from water.

Keywords: conducting polymers; polyaniline; composites; water remediation (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q55 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
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DOI: 10.5772/intechopen.82384

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