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Synthesis of pan-nanofibers for the separation of aqueous pollutants and performance of the net-zero energy water treatment plant

  • Ibrahim M. Alarifi
  • , Mohammad Kashif Uddin
  • , Ahmed Bilal Awan
  • , Mu Naushad
  • , Abdulaziz R. Alharbi
  • , Ramazan Asmatulu
  • Majmaah University
  • King Saud University
  • Fahad Bin Sultan University
  • Wichita State University

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Abstract

This study presents the multidisciplinary studies and combined different types of work in an approach intended to solve the research problems including (i) the synthesis of polyacrylonitrile (PAN)-nanofibers using the electrospinning method; (ii) characterization of the produced nanofi-bers using scanning electron microscopy, microscopic characterization, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis, and contact angle and wetting properties; (iii) the removal of various micropollutants present in dam water and wastewater via the nanofiltration process, (iv) design and performance evaluation of a local sewage water treatment plant, and (v) analysis of the photovoltaic-based net-zero energy system for the Tabuk water treatment plant.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)90-108
Number of pages19
JournalDesalination and Water Treatment
Volume200
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 2020
Externally publishedYes

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation
    SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation
  2. SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
    SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy

Keywords

  • Economic analysis
  • Nanofiltration
  • Net-zero energy water treatment plant
  • Polyacrylonitrile (PAN)-nanofibers
  • Wastewater

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