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Nanoparticles as Detoxifiers for Industrial Wastewater

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Industrial wastewater alludes to an amalgamation of an array of toxic pollutants that pose significant risks to human health and the environment. Traditional wastewater treatment methods often struggle to effectively remove these pollutants. However, recent advancements in nanotechnology combat this bottleneck of eliminating the pollutants by engendering nanoparticles as potential detoxifiers for industrial wastewater. This review aims to explore the applications of nanoparticles in wastewater treatment, focusing on their ability to effectively remove and detoxify toxic contaminants that act as pollutants. It is an elaborate and comprehensive description of various types of nanoparticles, their synthesis methods, mechanisms of pollutant removal, and their overall effectiveness in detoxifying industrial wastewater. This state of art information shall aid in further research and biotechnological applications of nanoparticles for wastewater management.

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Solomon, N.O., Kanchan, S. & Kesheri, M. Nanoparticles as Detoxifiers for Industrial Wastewater. Water Air Soil Pollut 235, 214 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11270-024-07016-5

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