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The new adsorbents will be developed from nanofibres of titanates and alumina. The ion exchange ability of the layered titanate nanofibres will be utilized to remove the radioactive ions and heavy metal ions. These ions will be permanently trapped in the fibres for safe disposal because the adsorption of these ions finally cause a structure deformation of the fibres and lock themselves in the fibres.
The alumina nanofibres will be grafted with various groups for efficiently catch the trace target species in water, including insecticides, herbicides and heavy metal ions from water. The alumina fibre framework of the adsorbent has a very large specific surface area and porosity. The adsobate can readily access the adsorption sites (grafted groups) while a large flux can pass through the highly porous adsorption bed. It is expected to develop efficient adsorbent and process for water purification through properly choosing and grafting the organic groups on the alumina nanofibres.
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- Honours
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- QUT
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Science and Engineering Faculty
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Professor Huai Yong Zhu
