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ABSTRACT
The integration of metals/semiconductor metals of varying chemical properties into quantum dots has produced quantum dot derivatives with superior adsorption capacities and this facilitates their selectivity in the removal of a wide range of dyes and other toxic micropollutants. Quantum dots and their derivatives can be produced via a wide array of synthetic routes and they are also susceptible to numerous post-synthetic modification possibilities, all aimed at enabling selectivity in wastewater treatment measures. This work highlights the comparative advantages of various synthetic routes for quantum dots. Topical research reports on how thermal, oxidative and photolytic stability could be effectively managed to enhance optimum performance in targeted applications. Based on the aforementioned, quantum dots essentially become very attractive for an extensive variety of applications in numerous fields due to their easy dispersion in gaseous, liquid and solid media. Consequently, quantum dots and their derivatives can be invaluable candidates for integration into microfiltration systems for industrial wastewater treatments.
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Augustus Newton Ebelegi
Dr. Augustus Newton Ebelegi is a lecturer at the Department of Chemical Sciences, Niger Delta University, Bayelsa State. He obtained a Doctor of Philosophy in Analytical / Environmental Chemistry from the Niger Delta University in 2019. His research focus is on the remediation of polluted water using economic and environmentally friendly functionalized nanomaterials. He is a member of the Chemical Society of Nigeria (MCSN). Dr Augustus Newton Ebelegi was an associate researcher at the Vaal University of Technology Vanderbijilpark, South Africa from 2017 to 2018 and has published several research and review articles in international journals.
Nimibofa Ayawei
Professor. Nimibofa Ayawei is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the Bayelsa State Medical, Bayelsa State. He obtained a Doctor of Philosophy in Analytical / Environmental Chemistry at the Niger Delta University. He is an expert in sorption studies, environmental analysis, wastewater treatment, synthesis and application of nanomaterials used for sequestration of Organic and Inorganic pollutants. He is a fellow of the Chemical Society of Nigeria (FCSN) and Fellow Institute of Chartered Chemists of Nigeria (ICCON). Professor. Nimibofa Ayawei was a researcher with the Vaal University of Technology Vanderbijilpark, South Africa from 2014 to 2015 and has published several Scopus indexed research and review articles.