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Cutting edge technology for wastewater treatment using smart nanomaterials: recent trends and futuristic advancements.

Authors :
Sharma A
Goel H
Sharma S
Rathore HS
Jamir I
Kumar A
Thimmappa SC
Kesari KK
Kashyap BK
Source :
Environmental science and pollution research international [Environ Sci Pollut Res Int] 2024 Oct; Vol. 31 (48), pp. 58263-58293. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Sep 19.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Water is a vital component of our existence. Many human activities, such as improper waste disposal from households, industries, hospitals, and synthetic processes, are major contributors to the contamination of water streams. It is the responsibility of every individual to safeguard water resources and reduce pollution. Among the various available wastewater treatment (WWT) methods, smart nanomaterials stand out for their effectiveness in pollutant removal through absorption and adsorption. This paper examines the application of valuable smart nanomaterials in treating wastewater. Various nanomaterials, including cellulose nanocrystals (CNC), cellulose nanofibrils (CNF), nanoadsorbents, nanometals, nanofilters, nanocatalysts, carbon nanotubes (CNTs), nanosilver, nanotitanium dioxide, magnetic nanoparticles, nanozero-valent metallic nanoparticles, nanocomposites, nanofibers, and quantum dots, are identified as promising candidates for WWT. These smart nanomaterials efficiently eliminate toxic substances, microplastics, nanoplastics, and polythene particulates from wastewater. Additionally, the paper discusses comparative studies on the purification efficiency of nanoscience technology versus conventional methods.<br /> (© 2024. The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer-Verlag GmbH Germany, part of Springer Nature.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1614-7499
Volume :
31
Issue :
48
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Environmental science and pollution research international
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
39298031
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-024-34977-1