Synthesis of multifunctional activated carbon nanocomposite comprising biocompatible flake nano hydroxyapatite and natural turmeric extract for the removal of bacteria and lead ions from aqueous solution.

ABSTRACT: Clean water, which is free from pathogens and toxic chemicals, is vital to human health. The blue planet is encountering remarkable challenges in meeting the ever-increasing demands of clean water. The intention of this research study was to develop a water filter material that is capable of removing bacterial contaminants and heavy metals from fresh water using cost effective and easily fabricated biocompatible filter material. For this purpose, granular activated carbon (GAC) was coated with both hydroxyapatite (HAP) nanoflakes and turmeric extract (TE) (HAP/TE/GAC) which had been extracted from natural turmeric powder. In addition, GAC was coated only with HAP nanoflakes to synthesize HAP coated GAC (HAP/GAC) composite. Prepared HAP/GAC and HAP/TE/GAC were characterized using Fourier-tr

SUBMITTER: Jayaweera HDAC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5821621 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature