Sustainable and Green Synthesis of Nanomaterials for Heavy Metal Applications
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Green Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 January 2026 | Viewed by 19
Special Issue Editors
Interests: nanomaterials; heavy metals; environment
Interests: nanomaterials; heavy metals; environment
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Interests: nanomaterial; heavy metals; plant stress tolerance
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The increasing environmental and health concerns associated with heavy metal pollution have driven the need for innovative remediation strategies. Traditional methods for heavy metal removal often suffer from high costs, secondary pollution, and inefficiency. Nanomaterials offer a promising alternative due to their high surface area, reactivity, and tunable properties. However, conventional synthesis routes frequently involve toxic chemicals, energy-intensive processes, and non-renewable resources, undermining their sustainability.
This Special Issue focuses on the green and sustainable synthesis of nanomaterials using eco-friendly approaches such as plant extracts, microorganisms, and bio-based precursors. These methods minimize hazardous waste, reduce energy consumption, and align with circular economy principles. Synthesized nanomaterials (e.g., metal oxides, carbon-based nanostructures, or biopolymer composites) will be evaluated for their efficacy in heavy metal detection, adsorption, and catalytic degradation in contaminated water and soil. Key objectives include optimizing synthesis parameters, characterizing material properties, and assessing performance under real-world conditions.
By integrating green chemistry with nanotechnology, this Special Issue aims to support the development of cost-effective, scalable, and environmentally benign solutions for heavy metal mitigation, contributing to both scientific advancement and sustainable environmental practices.
Dr. Abolghassem Emamverdian
Prof. Dr. James Barker
Dr. Abazar Ghorbani
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- green synthesis
- nanomaterials
- heavy metal remediation
- sustainable nanotechnology
- eco-friendly materials
- water/soil purification
- circular economy
- biopolymer composites
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