Applications of Phyconanomaterials in Remediation of Emerging Micropollutants in Aqueous Ecosystem
摘要
This chapter reviews the opportunities for environmental restoration by utilizing phyconanomaterials in a sustainable manner. Further, it offers a thorough examination of environmental contamination issues, explicitly focusing on the problems presented by heavy metals, dyes, antibiotics, and other pollutants. Emphasizing the key significance of phyconanomaterials, it delineates explicit goals with an importance on technical intricacy. It also focuses on the analysis of current developments, specifically highlighting advancements in synthesis, sophisticated spectroscopic methods, and the wide range of applications in environmental remediation. The chapter discusses the investigation of heavy metal remediation, specifically concentrating on the innovative metal-binding mechanisms of quantum dot phyconanomaterials. It also includes case studies and outlines potential future research routes. The chapter explores the kinetics of dye removal, provides molecular docking insights, and discusses the challenges of scaling up for practical applications in the field. The study focuses on the analysis of antibiotic contamination remediation, specifically investigating the molecular dynamics of the interface between antibiotics and nanoparticles, the design of adsorbents with high affinity, and the practical concerns for implementation in the field. Multi-purpose applications are the focus, investigating the combined mechanisms of adsorption, the use of diverse phyconanomaterials blends, and their impact on intricate environmental remediation. The chapter thoroughly analyzes the difficulties and possibilities, encompassing technological obstacles, safety concerns, and untouched research areas. The text continues by discussing future developments, specifically highlighting the synergies of nanotechnology, insights into issues related to scaling, and prospective consequences on environmental governance. Finally, it concludes by providing a comprehensive collection of technical information, including new approaches and valuable knowledge for addressing and resolving environmental pollutants. It also serves as a guide for future research efforts.