Iron Functionalized Zinc Peroxide nanomaterial for removal of Arsenic and Chromium from contaminated water

In the present research work we have done some preliminary work related to water purification especially contaminated by arsenic and chromium.We have synthesized iron functionalized ZnO2 nanomaterials of varying sizes characterized the phase of iron functionalized ZnO2 nanomaterial by XRD, shape and particle size by SEM, TEM and particle size by Microtech particle analyser.It was further characterized by Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS) method in order to determine their average particle size and magnitude of the overall charge on the nanoparticles and have been used for expatriation of arsenic and chromium.The proposed nanomaterials are of low cost, non toxic and highly efficient in removing arsenic and chromium from drinking water.The proposed nanomaterials purify arsenic and chromium contaminated water up to the permissible range of drinking water.The arsenic and chromium removal efficiency of iron functionalized ZnO2 nanomaterial are taken at different time interval and pH range.It has been concluded from the observation that iron functionalized ZnO2 nanomaterial is more effective and removes arsenic and chromium, below detection limit of FAAS/ AAS-HG (Atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS)).The purified water can be used for drinking purpose and other house hold utilities.We have made attempt for the appropriate removal of heavy metals (Arsenic and Chromium) from contaminated water below the prescribed limit of World Health Organization (WHO) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) by using low cost, iron functionalised zinc peroxide nanomaterial.