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Nanoparticles and the environment.

Pratim Biswas¹, Chang-Yu Wu

¹Environmental Engineering Science Program, Department of Chemical Engineering, Washington University, St. Louis, MO 63130, USA. pratim.biswas@wustl.edu

Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association (1995)

|July 19, 2005

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Environmental nanoparticles, particularly gas-borne types, are reviewed from formation to environmental fate. Understanding their sources, characterization, and impacts is crucial for harnessing benefits and mitigating risks.

Area of Science:

Environmental Science
Materials Science
Nanotechnology

Background:

Nanoparticles exhibit unique properties compared to bulk materials.
Environmental nanoparticles are a rapidly expanding research area.
This review focuses on gas-borne nanoparticles.

Purpose of the Study:

To present a critical review of environmental nanoparticles.
To track the life history of nanoparticles from formation to environmental fate.
To discuss sources, characterization, control, and applications of nanoparticles.

Main Methods:

Literature review focusing on gas-borne nanoparticles.
Analysis of nanoparticle formation, sources, and atmospheric processes.
Examination of characterization, capture, and control technologies.

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Main Results:

Detailed discussion of anthropogenic nanoparticle emissions and atmospheric formation.
Overview of nanoparticle applications in environmental technologies and the energy sector.
Assessment of potential adverse and beneficial effects on human health and the environment.

Conclusions:

The study of environmental nanoparticles is a nascent and evolving field.
Further research is required to fully utilize nanoparticle advantages and ensure safety.
Recommendations for future work are provided across various aspects of environmental nanoparticles.