FINE PARTICLES EFFECTS IN ENVIRONMENT

N.K.Awasthi

doi:10.5281/zenodo.22010071

Abstract

Some of the key challenges that must be considered when developing new nanomaterials for environmental
remediation are target-specific capture, cost effectiveness, simple synthesis, green chemistry, non-toxicity,
biodegradability, recyclability, and the potential for recovery after use (regeneration). Despite the potential
benefits of the nanomaterials outlined above, several are intrinsically unstable under normal settings, necessitating
the use of special nanoscale formulation processes. Additional processes are required to avoid agglomeration,
improve monodispersity, and improve stability. Another concern that may limit their utilisation is the potential
toxicity of metallic nanoparticles used in the remediation process, as well as their byproducts and recovery
expenses from the remediation site. This is why developing good nanomaterial candidates capable of solving
environmental challenges necessitates a thorough grasp

Keywords

Contamination, remediation, monodisperity, nanomaterial

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