Advanced Carbon Nanoparticle-Based Filtration Systems for Water Disinfection and Microplastics Removal

Abstract

Providing clean and safe water is an inherent entitlement of every individual, underscoring the imperative for efficient water disinfection methods. Nevertheless, the increasing prevalence of microplastics in water sources has presented intricate obstacles for current treatment methodologies. Microplastics present significant challenges to both human health and ecosystems, hence requiring the development of novel and inventive solutions. This study suggests introducing a Nanoparticle-Based Water Filtration System (NP-WFS) specifically developed to tackle the combined issue of water disinfection and microplastic elimination. This technique presents a viable alternative to traditional methods by utilizing the distinctive characteristics of Carbon Nanoparticles (CNP) in conjunction with a precisely engineered membrane. At a wavelength of 450 nm, there was a noticeable absorption peak with an absorbance of 1.81%. This discovery demonstrates the existence of CNP. The peak suggests the presence of microplastic particles at 2901.4 cm-1, which coincides with the value found in the untreated water sample. The continuous range of 2798.6 cm-1 in the microfilm indicates that the CNP-infused microfilm effectively collects minuscule plastic beads. This finding implies that the CNP microfilm successfully captured the microorganisms and microplastics. These results serve as evidence of the efficacy of the NP-WFS in the field of water purification. Compared to conventional approaches, NP-WFS demonstrates superior performance in removing microplastics and establishes a novel benchmark for water disinfection. This initiative effectively tackles pressing concerns about water safety, safeguarding ecosystems, and human well-being. This study advances water filtration technology, offering a viable solution to sustainably address the ever-changing waterborne issues.