The specific objective of the project is to exploit multifunctional hybrid nanocomposites for the removal of toxic (arsenic) and using the recently developed novel surface chemistry (Sen et al, Scientific Reports 2: 564 | DOI: 10.1038/srep00564, Nature publishing Group) to tackle the bacterial contaminants such as Legionella, E-Coli (E-Coli O157 and O104), Shigella and Salmonella from water.

• Development of multifunctional inorganic-organic hybrid nanocomposites for the decontamination of pollutant (inorganic and biological) from water
• Exploitation of such nanocomposites and their uses by industrial partners as the end users