Impact of Nanotechnology in Water and Wastewater Treatment

SUMMARY

This study reviews technology developments that might signficantly impact the landscape of nanotechnology in water and wastewater treatment and includes coverage of the key participants and their technology developments. It is likely that some of the technologies and processes discussed in this study have either been recently commercialized or might be commercialized in the near future.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

• Overview
  • Scope of the Research
  • Research Methodology
• Technology Snapshot
  • Key Emerging Technologies
  • Key Application Highlights

2 TECHNOLOGY AND APPLICATION VIEWPOINT

• Current Scenario
  • Technology Primer
  • Target Analytes
  • Water and Wastewater Treatment
  • Challenges in the Industry and the Influence of Nanotechnology
• Application Overview
  • Industrial Applications
  • Irrigational Applications
  • Ground Water Recharge Applications
  • Recreational Applications
  • Other Applications

3 DEVELOPMENTS AND APPLICATIONS OF NANOTECHNOLOGY IN WATER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT

• Scenario in the Corporate World
  • Bridging the Gap--USA
  • Thin Film Nanocomposite Membranes--USA
  • Nanocatalysts and Nanoabsorbents--USA
  • Bioreactor that Delivers High-Quality Effluent--UK
• Scenario in Research Institutions
  • Perchlorate Removal Using Nanotechnology--USA
  • Nanotechnology for Wastewater Treatment--Australia
  • Nanotechmembrane Cuts Water Treatment Costs--USA
  • Arsenic Removal from Drinking Water--USA
  • Zeolites to Treat Water--USA
  • Removal of Metal Contaminants--USA
  • Better Way to Desalinate Water--USA
  • Pathogen Quantification in Drinking Water--USA
  • Nanoscale Polymers for Heavy Metals--USA

4 TECHNOLOGY ADOPTION FACTORS AND IMPACT ANALYSIS

• Technology Adoption Factors
  • Technology Drivers
  • Technology Challenges
• Technology Analysis
  • Nanotechnology versus Conventional Technologies
  • Technology and Applications Roadmap
  • Environmental Impact Analysis
  • Regulations
  • Strategies for the Future
• Analysis by Geography
  • USA
  • Europe
  • Asia Pacific

5 KEY PATENTS & CONTACTS

• Key Patents
  • Granted Patents
  • Filed Patents
• Contacts
  • Companies
  • Research Institutions

6 DECISION SUPPORT DATABASE

• Database Tables
  • Freshwater Withdrawals--Per Capita--World (1999 to 2006)
  • Water Consumption--Per Capita--World (1999 to 2006)
  • Domestic Water Consumption--Percentage--World (1999 to 2006)
  • Industrial Water Consumption--Percentage--World--1999 to 2006
  • Agricultural water Consumption--Percentage--World--1999 to 2006
  • Wastewater Expenditure--Percentage--World--1999 to 2006
  • Environment Expenditure percent of GDP--Percentage--World--1999 to 2006