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Applications of Nanomaterials for Heavy Metal Removal from Water and Soil: A Review

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  • Guo Yu

    (College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin 541004, China
    Guangxi Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Control Theory and Technology for Science and Education Combined with Science and Technology Innovation Base, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin 541004, China)

  • Xinshuai Wang

    (College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin 541004, China)

  • Jie Liu

    (College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin 541004, China
    Guangxi Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Control Theory and Technology for Science and Education Combined with Science and Technology Innovation Base, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin 541004, China
    Technical Innovation Center of Mine Geological Environmental Restoration Engineering in Southern Karst Area, Ministry of Natural Resources, Guilin 541004, China)

  • Pingping Jiang

    (College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin 541004, China
    Guangxi Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Control Theory and Technology for Science and Education Combined with Science and Technology Innovation Base, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin 541004, China)

  • Shaohong You

    (College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin 541004, China
    Guangxi Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Control Theory and Technology for Science and Education Combined with Science and Technology Innovation Base, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin 541004, China
    Technical Innovation Center of Mine Geological Environmental Restoration Engineering in Southern Karst Area, Ministry of Natural Resources, Guilin 541004, China)

  • Na Ding

    (College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin 541004, China)

  • Qianjun Guo

    (College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin 541004, China)

  • Fanyu Lin

    (Third Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resources, Xiamen 200136, China)

Abstract

Heavy metals are toxic and non-biodegradable environmental contaminants that seriously threaten human health. The remediation of heavy metal-contaminated water and soil is an urgent issue from both environmental and biological points of view. Recently, nanomaterials with excellent adsorption capacities, great chemical reactivity, active atomicity, and environmentally friendly performance have attracted widespread interest as potential adsorbents for heavy metal removal. This review first introduces the application of nanomaterials for removing heavy metal ions from the environment. Then, the environmental factors affecting the adsorption of nanomaterials, their toxicity, and environmental risks are discussed. Finally, the challenges and opportunities of applying nanomaterials in environmental remediation are discussed, which can provide perspectives for future in-depth studies and applications.

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  • Guo Yu & Xinshuai Wang & Jie Liu & Pingping Jiang & Shaohong You & Na Ding & Qianjun Guo & Fanyu Lin, 2021. "Applications of Nanomaterials for Heavy Metal Removal from Water and Soil: A Review," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 13(2), pages 1-14, January.
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    1. Danail Hristozov & Ineke Malsch, 2009. "Hazards and Risks of Engineered Nanoparticles for the Environment and Human Health," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 1(4), pages 1-34, November.
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