Green Nanotechnology: The latest Trend in Wastewater Treatment

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Green synthesis of nanoparticles has been one of the most emerging research field in green nanotechnology as this method is less toxic, cost-effective, efficient and eco-friendly as compared to other conventional physical and chemical methods. Green synthesis of nanoparticles makes use of various biological agents such as algae, fungi, bacteria, plants and many microorganisms but nowadays plant-based green synthesis is gaining more attention among researchers from all over the world.

Nanoparticles of different varieties which are Green synthesized are presently being used in wastewater treatment due to their plus points like biocompatibility and great efficiency. Green synthesized nanoparticles which are highly efficient in the recycling and removal process of heavy metal from wastewaters do the process without any loss of their stability or degradation of a number of organic pollutants from wastewaters and, in this way, they purify wastewaters for reuse and recycling. This could solve various water related quality issues around the globe.

However, the main challenges to analysts, researchers and scientists like regeneration and reusability of wastewater are yet to be completely found out in the green synthesis approach. Also, a technology transfer from laboratory scale to commercial applications is quite tedious and requires proper skill and architecture.













References

https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-1891-7_16

Amin MT, Alazba AA, Manzoor U (2014) A review of removal of pollutants from water/wastewater using different types of nanomaterials. Adv Mater Sci Eng 2014:1–24

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Comments

  1. Kiran Miriam JoeNovember 10, 2020 at 2:58 AM

    The future of Green Nanotechnology is uncertain yet but researchers are got good findings like less toxic and economical. Good job guys. Well done.

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  2. Josef MNovember 10, 2020 at 2:59 AM

    In India, there are many challenges for this method like proper architecture , equipment and economical issue. Good work though.Keep it up fellows.

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