biostudies-literatureJakubczak MNarodowe Centrum Nauki18509-18518https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC9033449biostudies-literatureUnknown11(30)Achieving both effective and sustainable water decontamination technology requires development of a universal filtration solution. However, effective removal of natural waterborne microorganisms still remains a challenge. The use of nanoparticles in water filters is promising but also leads to problems with their efficiency and safety. To cross these bottlenecks, we have designed a novel multifunctional carbon-supported bioactive hybrid nanocomposite filtration bed. For this purpose, we took advantage of granular activated carbon (C), graphene oxide (GO) and bioactive Al₂O₃/Ag nanocomposite particles (NCP). These components were assembled into a hybrid nanocomposite structure using facile <i>in situ</i> surface decoration <i>via</i> a sol-gel approach. This obtained CRSC advancesMultifunctional carbon-supported bioactive hybrid nanocomposite (C/GO/NCP) bed for superior water decontamination from waterborne microorganisms.PMC9033449Grant ‘OPUS 18’ number UMO-2019/35/B/ST5/02538Jakubczak MJastrzebska AMKarwowska EFiedorczuk AfalseMultifunctional carbon-supported bioactive hybrid nanocomposite (C/GO/NCP) bed for superior water decontamination from waterborne microorganisms.Achieving both effective and sustainable water decontamination technology requires development of a universal filtration solution. However, effective removal of natural waterborne microorganisms still remains a challenge. The use of nanoparticles in water filters is promising but also leads to problems with their efficiency and safety. To cross these bottlenecks, we have designed a novel multifunctional carbon-supported bioactive hybrid nanocomposite filtration bed. For this purpose, we took advantage of granular activated carbon (C), graphene oxide (GO) and bioactive Al₂O₃/Ag nanocomposite particles (NCP). These components were assembled into a hybrid nanocomposite structure using facile <i>in situ</i> surface decoration <i>via</i> a sol-gel approach. This obtained C2021-01-01T00:00:00Z2021 May2025-04-22T01:43:45.006Z2025-04-05T20:04:56.102ZS-EPMC90334493548091010.1039/d1ra02315b