Journal
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
Volume 401, Issue -, Pages -Publisher
ELSEVIER
DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2020.123401
Keywords
Nanocatalysts; Biogenic nanomaterials; Sustainable methods; Green synthesis; Water treatment
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- Iranian Nano Council
- University of Qom
- Isfahan University of Medical Sciences
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This review discusses the critical issue of hazardous environmental pollutants in water bodies and the potential of green-synthesized nanoparticles for wastewater treatment. It highlights the trends, challenges, and future prospects of these nanomaterials in removing contaminants from water, emphasizing their superior properties and cost-effectiveness. Recent advancements in nanofabrication for industrial wastewater remediation are also underscored.
Numerous hazardous environmental pollutants in water bodies, both organic and inorganic, have become a critical global issue. As greener and bio-synthesized versions of nanoparticles exhibit significant promise for wastewater treatment, this review discusses trends and future prospects exploiting the sustainable applications of green-synthesized nanocatalysts and nanomaterials for the removal of contaminants and metal ions from aqueous solutions. Recent trends and challenges about these nanocatalysts and nanomaterials and their potential applications in wastewater treatment and water purification are highlighted including toxicity and biosafety issues. This review delineates the pros and cons and critical issues pertaining to the deployment of these nanomaterials endowed with their superior surface area, mechanical properties, significant chemical reactivity, and cost-effectiveness with low energy consumption, for removal of hazardous materials and contaminants from water; comprehensive coverage of these materials for industrial wastewater remediation, and their recovery is underscored by recent advancements in nanofabrication, encompassing intelligent and smart nanomaterials.
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