Nanotechnology in Sustainable Environmental Remediation

Dear Colleagues,

Nanotechnology has emerged as a transformative field in addressing global environmental challenges through innovative, sustainable, and efficient approaches. This Special Issue on nanotechnology and sustainable environmental chemistry focuses on the application of nanomaterials and nanoscale technologies for pollution control, environmental restoration, and ecosystem resilience.

This issue highlights the use of nanotechnology in mitigating soil and water contamination, detoxifying heavy metal stress, and enhancing plant growth under various abiotic stress conditions. To move beyond traditional cleanup methods, this Special Issue particularly encourages interdisciplinary approaches that merge nanomaterial design with biological systems. We seek contributions that integrate plant physiology, soil chemistry, and nanomaterial design to better understand the mechanisms of contaminant uptake, detoxification, and ecological restoration.

Traditional remediation techniques often face limitations in efficiency, selectivity, and sustainability. This Special Issue seeks contributions that address these gaps by developing green synthesis methods, bio-inspired nanomaterials, and environmentally safe applications that align with circular economy principles. Interdisciplinary approaches combining nanotechnology, plant science, and environmental chemistry are especially welcome to promote cleaner production and resource recovery.

Aligned with Sustainability’s mission, this issue will provide valuable insights for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners toward advancing nanotechnology-based sustainable solutions for environmental protection and global sustainability goals.

Dr. Marko Černe
Dr. Mohammed Bouhadi
Dr. Qaiser Javed
Guest Editors

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