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Ankit Nagar1, Thalappil Pradeep1
1Department of Chemistry, DST Unit of Nanoscience (DST UNS) and Thematic Unit of Excellence (TUE), Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai 600036, India.
ACS Nano
|May 21, 2020
Summary
Sustainable nanotechnology offers solutions for contaminant-free water access. This review highlights current advancements, implementation challenges, and future research directions for nanotechnology in clean water technologies.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Materials Science
- Chemical Engineering
Background:
- Access to clean water remains a global challenge.
- Sustainable nanotechnology presents innovative solutions for water purification.
- Significant disparities exist in implementing these advanced technologies worldwide.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the role of nanotechnology in providing contaminant-free water.
- To discuss current nanotechnology frontiers and field applications in clean water.
- To identify implementation challenges and suggest future research directions.
Main Methods:
- Comprehensive literature review of sustainable nanotechnology applications in water treatment.
- Analysis of current research trends and technological advancements.
- Evaluation of implementation strategies and global disparities.
Main Results:
- Nanotechnology offers diverse solutions for water purification and contaminant removal.
- Field applications are emerging, but implementation faces significant hurdles.
- Sustainable and affordable clean water technologies can benefit urban environments.
Conclusions:
- Nanotechnology is crucial for achieving sustainable and accessible clean water.
- Addressing implementation disparities and fostering research are key to realizing this vision.
- Adopting these technologies can lead to broader environmental benefits for cities.

