Multifunctional Antibacterial Materials for the Control of Hazardous Microbes and Chemicals: A Review
Jianyu Wang, Jian Lü, Yi Zhou, Yi Zhou, Yanbo Zhou, Yanbo Zhou
Abstract
Currently, serious challenges to drinking water security remain. Toxic chemicals and opportunistic pathogens can trigger a grave health risks even in areas where the water supply system is relatively ideal. Antibacterial functionalization of water treatment technologies is introduced on the basis of the safety evaluation of microorganisms and chemicals. For water purification materials themselves, the introduction of an antibacterial function effectively ensures that they are prevented from being contaminated by microorganisms during long-term use. The antibacterial function of traditional water purification technologies can be realized through some modifications. The principle of some novel antibacterial approaches is summarized, which provides new inspiration for the precise design of environmental antibacterial materials. More importantly, attention is given to antibacterial modification methods and the effects between antibacterial function and the capture and/or degradation of pollutants. The application of multifunctional antibacterial materials in the purification, transportation, and storage of drinking water is also discussed.