Application of bimetallic-based materials in water purification Bharat Kumar Allam 1 , Sushmita Banerjee 2 1 Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Basic Sciences, Rajiv Gandhi University (A Central University), India, 2 Department of Environmental Sciences, Sharda University, Greater Noida, India The global shortage of clean drinking water is a pressing concern in numerous regions, stemming from factors such as rapid population growth, contamination of water sources, prolonged droughts, and increased flooding attributed to climate change and human activities. It is imperative that we prioritize scientific research dedicated to creating effective materials for water purification and recycling. Traditional wastewater treatment methods have proven insufficient in meeting the rising demand for safe and potable water, especially considering the stringent health standards set by organizations like the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) regarding permissible levels of contaminants in drinking water. Fortunately, the advent of affordable multifunctional nanomaterials has ushered in a new era of highly efficient wastewater treatment. One notable advancement in this field is the development of bimetallic nanomaterials, which combine two distinct metals. These bimetallic materials outperform their parent metal components due to their wide range of chemical and physical properties, synergistic effects, and diverse mechanisms of action. In the present poster, we would like to present some of our recent research endeavours concerning the synthesis and applications of bimetallic nanomaterials to remove various pollutants from water sources. 1‒3 References 1. Allam, B. K.*, Musa, N., Debnath, A., Usman, U. L., & Banerjee, S.* (2021). 2. Environmental Challenges, 5, 100405. Usman, U. L., Allam, B. K.*, Singh, N. B., & Banerjee, S.* (2022). 3. Journal of Molecular Liquids, 354, 118833. Musa, N. † , Allam, B. K. † , Singh, N. B., & Banerjee, S.* (2023). Environmental Pollution, 328, 121639.
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