Nanotechnology for Remediation of Water Environment

The application discussed in this paper is of nanotechnology in remediation and treatment of the water environment. Water treatment and remediation are considered one of the most promising environmental applications of nanotechnology, as various nanoparticles can purify water through a variety of mechanisms. Various types of nanoparticles are actively being researched and developed due to their particular activity against refractory pollutants and application versatility. Nanoparticles or nanomaterials are those which at least have one dimension in the 1–100 nm range. They have created a whole new generation of water purification technology. The application of advanced method of nanotechnology in comparison with contemporary processes such as sedimentation, chlorination, filtration, and disinfection creates the new potential for technological advancements in treatment of water and wastewater. The advantageous properties of nanoparticles in applications have been spotlighted in this paper. When in comparison with the traditional techniques, positive features of these materials as well as technical hurdles are also discussed in this paper. As best of my knowledge, not much developmental work has been completed out in this area. This paper is completely based on the literature review, and most measures mentioned in this paper are based on the theoretical or conceptual ideas, though their practical implications may behave as expected.