Nanoscale Materials in Water Purification

Prof. Sabu Thomas is a Professor of Polymer Science and Engineering and the Director of the School of Energy Materials at Mahatma Gandhi University, India. Additionally, he is the Chairman of the Trivandrum Engineering Science & Technology Research Park (TrEST Research Park) in Thiruvananthapuram, India. He is the founder director of the International and Inter-university Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology at Mahatma Gandhi University and the former Vice-Chancellor of the same institution. Prof. Thomas is internationally recognized for his contributions to polymer science and engineering, with his research interests encompassing polymer nanocomposites, elastomers, polymer blends, interpenetrating polymer networks, polymer membranes, green composites, nanocomposites, nanomedicine, and green nanotechnology. His groundbreaking inventions in polymer nanocomposites, polymer blends, green bionanotechnology, and nano-biomedical sciences have significantly advanced the development of new materials for the automotive, space, housing, and biomedical fields. Dr. Thomas has been conferred with Honoris Causa (DSc) by the University of South Brittany, France. Dr. Daniel’s extensive background in physicochemical sciences, coupled with his significant research and academic experience, will greatly enhance the editing of the book on nanocellulose-based adsorbents for water purification. His advanced expertise in the valorization and chemical modification of plant macromolecules, as well as his development of novel materials such as nanocomposites and membranes, aligns perfectly with the focus of the book. Dr. Daniel’s prior work in high-impact journals related to water purification further underscores his capability to contribute valuable insights and rigorous technical analysis. His experience as a coordinator of research programs and his leadership roles in scientific societies will ensure a high standard of editorial quality and relevance in the publication. Additionally, his experience publishing in high-impact journals and his roles in scientific societies ensure that the book will meet high standards of technical accuracy and relevance Shao-Yuan (Ben) Leu is Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong. His research focuses on the treatment of waste water. Deepu A. Gopakumar works as Post-doctoral fellow at School of Industrial Technology, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia. His research focuses on nanocellulose-based polymer membranes for water treatment.