Applications of Nanocomposites in Water Remediation

Abstract

Water is a crucial natural resource for human and ecosystem health. However, rapid industrialization, urban expansion, and exploitation of natural resources have negatively impacted water quality. Effluents, containing various contaminants, negatively impact water quality. Various techniques have been used to treat effluents, but these methods have drawbacks such as incomplete removal, energy demands, and hazardous sludge generation. T Adsorption is an efficient method for wastewater treatment due to its abundant adsorbents, exceptional performance in pollutant removal, straightforward operational procedures, and cost-effectiveness. The reusability of adsorbents is crucial for financial feasibility. The sorption approach also offers advantages such as the proliferation of sorbents within the ecosystem, their capacity for sorption, remarkable recyclability, regeneration, cost-effectiveness, and the facile desorption of contaminants. This chapter aims to assess the efficacy of nanocomposites in remediating organic pollutants from aquatic ecosystems.