Environmental remediation and application of nanoscale zero-valent iron and its composites for the removal of heavy metal ions: a review

Y Zou, X Wang, A Khan, P Wang, Y Liu… - … science & technology, 2016 - ACS Publications
The presence of heavy metals in the industrial effluents has recently been a challenging
issue for human health. Efficient removal of heavy metal ions from environment is one of the …

Environmental remediation of heavy metal ions by novel-nanomaterials: a review

Y Wu, H Pang, Y Liu, X Wang, S Yu, D Fu, J Chen… - Environmental …, 2019 - Elsevier
Recently, novel-nanomaterials with excellent sorption capacities, mild stability, and
environmental-friendly performance, have enabled massive developments in capturing …

The use of zero-valent iron for groundwater remediation and wastewater treatment: a review

F Fu, DD Dionysiou, H Liu - Journal of hazardous materials, 2014 - Elsevier
Recent industrial and urban activities have led to elevated concentrations of a wide range of
contaminants in groundwater and wastewater, which affect the health of millions of people …

Review on nano zerovalent iron (nZVI): from synthesis to environmental applications

M Stefaniuk, P Oleszczuk, YS Ok - Chemical Engineering Journal, 2016 - Elsevier
For remediation of water and soil, various nanoparticles such as zeolites, metal oxides,
carbon materials, metals, or bimetallic nanoparticles (eg Fe/Pd, Fe/Ag) have been reported …

Engineered nanomaterials for water treatment and remediation: Costs, benefits, and applicability

AS Adeleye, JR Conway, K Garner, Y Huang… - Chemical engineering …, 2016 - Elsevier
The application of nanotechnology in drinking water treatment and pollution cleanup is
promising, as demonstrated by a number of field-based (pilot and full scale) and bench …

Antimicrobial properties and applications of metal nanoparticles biosynthesized by green methods

O Maťátková, J Michailidu, A Miškovská… - Biotechnology …, 2022 - Elsevier
There is a growing interest in the potential and application of metal nanoparticles across
many fields. A vast array of techniques for metal nanoparticle synthesis has been …

Magnetic nanoparticles: essential factors for sustainable environmental applications

SCN Tang, IMC Lo - Water research, 2013 - Elsevier
In recent years, there has been an increasing use of engineered magnetic nanoparticles for
remediation and water treatments, leading to elevated public concerns. To this end, it is …

A review of green remediation strategies for heavy metal contaminated soil

L Wang, J Rinklebe, FMG Tack… - Soil Use and …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Heavy metals and metalloids can accumulate in soil, with potentially toxic effects to human
health and ecosystems, threatening the sustainable use and management of soil resources …

Sulfur loading and speciation control the hydrophobicity, electron transfer, reactivity, and selectivity of sulfidized nanoscale zerovalent iron

J Xu, A Avellan, H Li, X Liu, V Noël, Z Lou… - Advanced …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Sulfidized nanoscale zerovalent iron (SNZVI) is a promising material for groundwater
remediation. However, the relationships between sulfur content and speciation and the …

Synthesis and application of zero-valent iron nanoparticles in water treatment, environmental remediation, catalysis, and their biological effects

T Pasinszki, M Krebsz - Nanomaterials, 2020 - mdpi.com
Present and past anthropogenic pollution of the hydrosphere and lithosphere is a growing
concern around the world for sustainable development and human health. Current industrial …