Application of Nanotechnology in Detection and Removal of Pollutants in Water System
A special issue of Nanomaterials (ISSN 2079-4991). This special issue belongs to the section "Environmental Nanoscience and Nanotechnology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 July 2025 | Viewed by 1821
Special Issue Editors
Interests: nanoscience; nanomaterials; metal nanoparticles; magnetic nanoparticles; extraction of pollutants; surfactant chemistry
Interests: nanoparticles; bioactive nanomaterials; sustainable chemistry; environmental sustainability; magnetic nanoparticles
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The application of nanotechnology in water treatment began in the 1990s, as researchers recognized the potential of nanomaterials (e.g., nanoparticles, nanotubes) to enhance pollutant detection and removal. Early breakthroughs focused on using magnetic nanoparticles and metal oxides for removing heavy metals and organic contaminants. By the 2000s, nanomaterial-based sensors enabled the sensitive detection of pollutants in water, while nanocomposites and photocatalysis advanced pollutant degradation. In recent years, nano-based filtration technologies have improved membrane efficiency and removed microplastics. Despite challenges related to scalability and toxicity, nanotechnology continues to offer innovative, sustainable solutions for global water pollution.
Our goal is to advance the understanding and practical use of nanotechnology, emphasizing the novelty of work on creating sustainable solutions for global water pollution challenges. This Special Issue will focus on the exploration of eco-friendly, scalable nanotechnologies that can be implemented in large-scale water treatment systems, addressing both the cost-effectiveness and environmental impacts of nanomaterial use.
We request high-impact studies on next-generation nanomaterials such as nanocatalysts, nano-adsorbents, and functionalized nanomaterials, as well as bionanomaterials for the efficient removal of emerging contaminants. Additionally, we welcome work on the environmental impact, toxicology, and sustainability of nanomaterials used in water treatment, addressing concerns related to bioaccumulation and ecotoxicity.
We request original research manuscripts, review articles, and communications that explore the application of nanotechnology in detecting and removing pollutants in water systems. We invite papers focusing on the interdisciplinary development and application of nanomaterials (e.g., nanoparticles, nanotubes, nanocomposites), nanosensors, and bionanosensors for detecting and remediating waterborne contaminants, as well as run-offs including heavy metals, organic pollutants, pesticides, pharmaceutical residues, and microplastics.
Research papers should highlight novel nanomaterial designs, including nanostructures that exhibit high specificity, efficiency, and selectivity for target pollutants in water. Studies on the use of nanotechnology-based sensors, biosensors for rapid detection and nano-adsorbents, surface adsorption, filtration, catalytic degradation, and the removal of specific pollutants and contaminants are highly encouraged.
We are also interested in real-world applications of nanotechnology for water purification, particularly in areas with limited access to clean water. Finally, we encourage papers that evaluate the scalability, cost-effectiveness, and regulatory challenges in implementing nanotechnology-based water treatment systems.
Dr. Mandeep Singh Bakshi
Guest Editor
Dr. Rajpreet Kaur
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- nanomaterials/nanosensors for water sustainability
- metal pollutant/microplastic detection in water
- industrial effluents
- agricultural run-off pollutant removal
- magnetic nanoparticle extraction of water pollutants
- nano-adsorbent
- engineered nanoparticles for water purification
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