Graphene-based antimicrobial nanomaterials: rational design and applications for water disinfection and microbial control. Issue 12 (17th October 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Zeng, Xiangkang; Wang, Gen; Liu, Yue; Zhang, Xiwang
• Is Part Of: Environmental science. Volume 4:Issue 12(2017)
• Page Start: 2248
• Page End: 2266
• Publication Date: 2017-10-17
• Subjects: Environmental sciences -- Periodicals; Nanotechnology -- Periodicals; 620.505
• DOI: 10.1039/c7en00583k
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2051-8153

Abstract

Abstract : Through rational design, graphene-based antimicrobial nanomaterials provide promising alternative approaches for sustainable water disinfection and microbial control. Abstract : Antimicrobial nanomaterials for water treatment have attracted ever-growing research attention as they provide alternative approaches for disinfection and microbial control. Among all the antimicrobial nanomaterials, graphene-based nanomaterials have emerged recently. This review article seeks to provide a whole view on graphene-based antimicrobial nanomaterials particularly applied for water disinfection and pathogenic microorganism control. Herein, we firstly give a brief introduction of the antimicrobial characteristics of single-component graphene materials. In the following section, the functionalization of graphene with metal nanoparticles, photocatalysts, polymers and biocidal compounds for tailorable antimicrobial activities and microbial inactivation is thoroughly reviewed. In addition, innovative devices (hydrogel, thin film, composite membrane, recoverable nanocomposite and electrode) assembled from graphene-based nanomaterials used for water disinfection and microbial control are discussed in detail. Finally, the future opportunities and challenges of designing graphene-based antimicrobial nanomaterials for water disinfection are addressed.