This book introduces carbon nanotubes as a matrix for efficient nanohybrid catalysis. The preparation and use of such materials in ultra-grade water purification is described. Simple chemical methods for purification and functionalization of carbon nanotubes prior to their use is also detailed. The author also discusses the potential use of nanotube-based nanobiohybrid catalysts in the removal of organic pollutants.

Covers the guidelines on the preparation of nanotube-based biocatalysts Gives the reader a global look on current water purification methods based on CNTs Presents simple chemical methods to purify and functionalize carbon nanotubes Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Autorentext
Rasel Das is a Leibniz-DAAD scholar and Postdoctoral Research Fellow (PDRF) at the Leibniz-Institute of Surface Modification (IOM), Leipzig, Germany. He is also a Consultant in Water Desalination and Transport Division for the MHD Technology Corp. NY, USA.

Inhalt
Introduction.- Multifunctional Carbon Nanotubes for Water Purification.- Purification of Carbon Nanotubes.- Functionalization of Carbon Nanotubes.- Nanotube-based Nanohybrid Catalysts.- Nanobiohybrid Catalysts Role in Water Purification.- Outlook.