Applications of MoS2 Nanostructures in Wastewater Treatment

Rashi Gusain, Neeraj Kumar, Suprakas Sinha Ray

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Abstract

The fascinating properties of two-dimensional (2D) nanomaterial, such as excellent mechanical strength, a high portion of active sites, ease of functionalization and tuning the physical and chemical characteristics, are attracting researchers to host their applications in various fields, including wastewater treatment. Among various 2D nanomaterials, 2D MoS2 has stand out as a promising alternative inorganic analogue of most explored 2D graphene due to its unique characteristics such as high active surface area, low cost, excellent mechanical strength, small band gap and the possibility of surface functionalization. The excellent water remediation characteristics are attributed to the controlled morphology, specific nano-sized properties, abundant availability, and variable surface chemistry of MoS2 nanomaterials. Additionally, the selectivity of MoS2 towards water contaminants promotes its application in water purification. This chapter presents the recent progress, future prospects and challenges of 2D MoS2-based nanomaterials in water remediation techniques such as adsorbent, photocatalyst, membrane and antibacterial agent. The mechanism behind the water treatment process using 2D MoS2 is also explained. This chapter will provide a platform to the researchers, who are focused on exploring the application of MoS2-based materials in water purification. The research demands for future water applications of 2D MoS2 nanomaterials are also identified.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationSpringer Series in Materials Science
PublisherSpringer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
Pages351-374
Number of pages24
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2023

Publication series

NameSpringer Series in Materials Science
Volume332
ISSN (Print)0933-033X
ISSN (Electronic)2196-2812

Keywords

  • 2D materials
  • Adsorption
  • MoS
  • Organic dyes
  • Photocatalysis
  • Wastewater treatment

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Materials Science

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