Emerging opportunities for nanotechnology to enhance water security

Pedro J.J. Alvarez; Candace Chan; Menachem Elimelech; Naomi J. Halas; Dino Villagrán

doi:10.1038/s41565-018-0203-2

Emerging opportunities for nanotechnology to enhance water security

Pedro J.J. Alvarez, Candace Chan, Menachem Elimelech, Naomi J. Halas, Dino Villagrán

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Abstract

No other resource is as necessary for life as water, and providing it universally in a safe, reliable and affordable manner is one of the greatest challenges of the twenty-first century. Here, we consider new opportunities and approaches for the application of nanotechnology to enhance the efficiency and affordability of water treatment and wastewater reuse. Potential development and implementation barriers are discussed along with research needs to overcome them and enhance water security.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	634-641
Number of pages	8
Journal	Nature nanotechnology
Volume	13
Issue number	8
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1038/s41565-018-0203-2
State	Published - Aug 1 2018

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Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
Biomedical Engineering
Materials Science(all)
Condensed Matter Physics
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