Sensors,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
21(2), P. 408 - 408
Published: Jan. 8, 2021
Nanozymes
are
advanced
nanomaterials
which
mimic
natural
enzymes
by
exhibiting
enzyme-like
properties.
As
nanozymes
offer
better
structural
stability
over
their
respective
enzymes,
they
ideal
candidates
for
real-time
and/or
remote
environmental
pollutant
monitoring
and
remediation.
In
this
review,
we
classify
into
four
types
depending
on
enzyme-mimicking
behaviour
(active
metal
centre
mimic,
functional
nanocomposite
or
3D
mimic)
mechanistic
insights
the
nature
of
catalytic
activity.
Following
this,
discuss
current
translation
a
powerful
sensing
remediation
tool
through
inventive
nano-architectural
design
transduction
methodologies.
Here,
focus
recent
developments
in
detection
heavy
ions,
pesticides
other
organic
pollutants,
emphasising
optical
methods
few
electrochemical
techniques.
Strategies
to
remediate
persistent
pollutants
such
as
pesticides,
phenols,
antibiotics
textile
dyes
included.
We
conclude
with
discussion
practical
deployment
these
terms
effectiveness,
reusability,
in-field
application,
commercial
production
regulatory
considerations.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
31(1)
Published: Sept. 18, 2020
Abstract
Severe
disease
and
environmental
pollution
derived
from
heavy
metal
ions
has
become
one
of
the
major
problems
in
global
public
health.
In
particular,
mercury(II)
as
type
highly
poisonous
pollutant
can
destroy
human
metabolism,
central
nervous
system,
immune
representing
a
critical
threat
to
living
systems.
Therefore,
exploitation
new
strategies
for
designing
synthesizing
eco‐friendly,
efficient,
economical
materials
selective
detection
removal
Hg
2+
is
great
importance.
Among
various
measures
sensing,
detection,
mercury
ions,
advanced
functional
systems
including
nanomaterials,
polymers,
aggregation‐induced
emission
luminogens,
porous
have
attracted
considerable
attention
over
past
years
due
their
capabilities
real‐time
rapid
removal,
anti‐interference,
quick
response,
high
selectivity,
low
limit
detection.
this
review,
some
efficient
techniques
aqueous
solutions
using
abovementioned
are
overviewed
ways
which
these
material
used
tackle
problem
also
discussed.
Chemical Society Reviews,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
52(17), P. 5827 - 5860
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
The
shortage
of
freshwater
resources
caused
by
heavy
metal
pollution
is
an
acute
global
issue,
which
has
a
great
impact
on
environmental
protection
and
human
health.
Therefore,
the
exploitation
new
strategies
for
designing
synthesizing
green,
efficient,
economical
materials
detection
removal
ions
crucial.
Among
various
methods
ions,
advanced
functional
systems
including
nanomaterials,
polymers,
porous
materials,
biomaterials
have
attracted
considerable
attention
over
past
several
years
due
to
their
capabilities
real-time
detection,
excellent
efficiency,
anti-interference,
quick
response,
high
selectivity,
low
limit
detection.
In
this
tutorial
review,
we
review
general
design
principles
underlying
aforementioned
in
particular
highlight
fundamental
mechanisms
specific
examples
detecting
removing
ions.
Additionally,
enhance
water
purification
quality
using
these
been
reviewed,
also
current
challenges
opportunities
exciting
field
highlighted,
fabrication,
subsequent
treatment,
potential
future
applications
such
materials.
We
envision
that
will
provide
invaluable
guidance
tailored
towards
metals,
thereby
expediting
development
high-performance
fostering
more
efficient
approaches
remediation.
