Physical Sciences Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(11), P. 3487 - 3507
Published: April 24, 2024
Abstract
Pollution
in
the
water
bodies
has
been
on
rise
for
several
decades.
To
address
this
issue,
many
technologies
involving
physical,
chemical,
biological,
and
electrochemical
processes
are
being
utilised.
Nevertheless,
their
commercial
use
is
limited
by
a
number
of
inherent
drawbacks.
Here,
nanotechnology
combined
with
material
science
offered
practical
economical
ways
to
remove
organic
pollutants
from
wastewater.
This
review
will
provide
detailed
overview
efficiency
applicability
various
carbon-metal
nanoparticle
adsorbents
such
as
heavy
metals
(mercury,
lead,
cadmium),
contaminants
(benzene,
insecticides,
polycyclic
aromatic
hydrocarbon),
nitrogen
sulfur
compounds
wastewater
adsorption
process.
The
future
research
direction
encouraging
carbon
composites
loaded
metal
nanoparticles
environmental
applications
also
discussed.
Molecules,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
30(4), P. 812 - 812
Published: Feb. 10, 2025
MXenes,
a
family
of
2D
transition
metal
carbides,
nitrides,
and
carbonitrides,
have
attracted
significant
attention
due
to
their
exceptional
physicochemical
properties
electrochemical
performance,
making
them
highly
promising
for
diverse
applications,
particularly
in
energy
storage.
Despite
notable
advancements,
MXene
synthesis
remains
critical
challenge,
as
conventional
methods
often
rely
on
hazardous
hydrofluoric
acid-based
processes,
posing
substantial
environmental
safety
risks.
In
this
study,
we
present
an
eco-friendly
approach
MXenes
using
molten
salt
which
offer
safer,
sustainable
alternative
while
enabling
scalable
production.
Additionally,
explore
the
development
high-performance
battery
anodes
by
fabricating
nanocomposites
nano-silicon
MXene,
followed
bio-inspired
polydopamine
coating
carbonization
process.
This
innovative
strategy
not
only
enhances
structural
stability
performance
but
also
aligns
with
environmentally
conscious
design
principles.
Our
findings
demonstrate
potential
nanocomposite
materials
advancing
storage
technologies.
Science Technology and Innovation,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
20(1), P. 10 - 28
Published: April 30, 2025
Ditlenek
siarki
jest
zanieczyszczeniem
gazowym
mogącym
wywierać
negatywny
wpływ
na
środowisko
naturalne
oraz
ludzkie
zdrowie.
Adsorpcja
jedną
z
metod,
którą
można
wykorzystać
do
jego
usuwania.
W
ramach
niniejszego
badania
wykorzystano
symulacje
Monte
Carlo
przewidzenia
właściwości
adsorpcyjnych
nanoporowatych
węgli
gyroidalnych
względem
SO₂.
Układy
tego
typu
stanowią
nową
obiecującą
klasę
szeroko
rozumianych
nanomateriałów
węglowych.
Wykorzystując
serię
węglowych
struktur
modelowych
o
geometrii
gyroidalnej,
w
sposób
systematyczny
zbadano
ilościowo
różnic
ich
struktury
porowatej
wychwyt
ditlenku
siarki.
Dokonano
również
porównania
adsorpcją
nieuporządkowanych
porach
aktywnych.
Potwierdzono,
że
kluczowym
parametrem
rozmiar
porów.
Nanowęgle
gyroidalne
węższych
adsorbują
większą
ilość
SO₂
przy
niskiej
prężności,
a
jednocześnie
cała
objętość
porów
może
zostać
zapełniona
niższym
ciśnieniu.
Zwiększenie
rozmiaru
sprawia
jednak,
rośnie
maksymalna
liczba
moli
pochłaniana
przez
jednostkę
masy
adsorbentu,
ale
jej
osiągnięcie
następuje
wyższej
prężności
gazu.
Z
praktycznego
punktu
widzenia
znaczenie
ma
przede
wszystkim
adsorpcja
niskich
ciśnieniach.
takich
warunkach
nanowęgle
gyroidalne,
zwłaszcza
te
wąskich
porach,
jak
GNC-04,
mogą
być
efektywnymi
adsorbentami
Frontiers in Nanotechnology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
6
Published: June 5, 2024
In
this
study,
we
delved
into
cutting-edge
strategies
for
the
effective
management
of
wastewater,
a
critical
issue
exacerbated
by
industrial
pollution
and
urban
expansion.
We
introduce
use
carbon-based
nanomaterials
(CBNs),
either
alone
or
functionalized
with
bacteria,
as
novel
nanobiotechnological
solution
urgent
nanobioremediation
needs.
This
technique
is
notable
its
exceptional
ability
to
remove
various
pollutants,
including
heavy
metals,
pesticides,
textiles,
dyes,
emphasizing
pivotal
role
CBNs.
The
development
bionanocomposites
through
integration
CBNs
bacteria
represents
significant
advancement
in
enhancing
bioremediation
efforts.
assessed
potential
health
environmental
risks
associated
CBN
usage
while
offering
an
in-depth
evaluation
adsorption
mechanisms
factors
influencing
effectiveness.
Furthermore,
improved
efficiency
treating
effluents
facilitated
was
investigated,
their
alignment
circular
economy
principles
recyclability
discussed.
aimed
provide,
detailed
overview
recent
advancements,
challenges,
prospects
bacterial
application
sophisticated
wastewater
treatment,
underscoring
vital
importance
promoting
environment.
Characterization and Application of Nanomaterials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
7(2), P. 4945 - 4945
Published: July 1, 2024
Among
carbon
nanoparticles,
fullerene
has
been
observed
as
a
unique
zero-dimensional
hollow
molecule.
Fullerene
high
surface
area
and
exceptional
structural
physical
features
(optical,
electronic,
heat,
mechanical,
others).
Advancements
in
have
the
form
of
nanocomposites.
Application
nanocomposites
found
membrane
sector.
This
cutting-edge
review
article
basically
describes
potential
nanocomposite
membranes
for
water
remediation.
Adding
nanoparticles
to
amend
microstructure
addition
porosity,
selectivity,
permeation,
flux,
desalination,
other
significant
properties
Variations
designs
resulted
greater
separations
between
salts,
desired
metals,
toxic
metal
ions,
microorganisms,
etc.
Future
investigations
on
ground-breaking
fullerene-based
materials
may
overcome
several
design
performance
challenges
advanced
applications.