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Nanotechnology for Environmental Remediation: Materials and Applications
Fernanda D Guerra1, Mohamed F Attia2,3, Daniel C Whitehead4
1Department of Bioengineering, Clemson University, 301 Rhodes Research Center, Clemson, SC 29634, USA. fdlbqgrr@memphis.edu.
Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
|July 20, 2018
Summary
Nanotechnology-based materials offer superior environmental remediation capabilities due to their high surface area. This review covers inorganic, carbon-based, and polymer-based nanomaterials for removing diverse contaminants like heavy metals and organic compounds.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Materials Science
- Nanotechnology
Background:
- Environmental remediation employs diverse technologies for contaminant removal from soil, water, and air.
- Nanomaterials possess high surface area-to-volume ratios, enhancing reactivity and effectiveness in remediation processes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the application of nanomaterials in environmental remediation.
- To categorize and highlight inorganic, carbon-based, and polymeric nanomaterials for contaminant removal.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of nanotechnology applications in environmental remediation.
- Categorization of nanomaterials based on their composition (inorganic, carbon-based, polymeric).
- Analysis of nanomaterial applications for specific contaminants (heavy metals, dyes, organic compounds).
Main Results:
- Nanomaterials demonstrate significant potential for removing a wide range of environmental contaminants.
- Inorganic, carbon-based, and polymeric nanomaterials exhibit unique properties suitable for various remediation techniques.
- Recent examples highlight the effectiveness of specific nanomaterials in targeted contaminant removal.
Conclusions:
- Nanotechnology offers advanced solutions for environmental remediation challenges.
- The reviewed nanomaterials provide effective strategies for treating contaminated soil, water, and air.
- Further research into specific nanomaterial applications can optimize environmental cleanup efforts.
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