Biotechnological applications of nanomaterials for air pollution and water/wastewater treatment

Abstract

Environmental contamination, principally caused by the toxic chemicals from human activities or industrial processes, includes air, water, and soil contamination. Therefore, the development of highly efficient methods for providing an appropriate environment is needed for the industrialized countries. Nanotechnology provides novel treatment approaches and creates new technologies with superior advantages compare to the conventional techniques. Through the present research, the recent developments in nanotechnology have been reviewed, and potential applications of nanomaterials for the removal of pollutants from air, water and wastewater have been discussed. (C) 2018 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.