Nanomaterials for Potential Detection and Remediation: A Review of Their Analytical and Environmental Applications
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Abstract
The rapid increase in industrialization and human population is leading to critical levels of environmental pollutants, such as agrochemicals or heavy metals, which affect the preservation and integrity of ecosystems, the accessibility to drinking water sources, and the quality of the air. As such, remediation of these issues demands strategies for implementing and designing novel technologies. In that regard, nanomaterials have unique physicochemical properties that make them desirable candidates for the detection and remediation of environmental pollutants. The scope of this review is to provide an analysis of the available nanomaterials that are being used as an approach to detect and remediate hazardous residues, comprising systems such as noble metals, biosensors, cyclodextrin-based polymers, and graphene oxide nanocomposites, to name a few. Furthermore, this work discusses said nanomaterials in terms of their effectiveness, sustainability, and selectivity as a guideline for researchers wishing to indulge in this relevant study area.
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OpenAlex topics: Electrochemical Analysis and Applications · Advanced Nanomaterials in Catalysis · Electrochemical sensors and biosensors
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Departamento de Química, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad de Chile, Las Palmeras 3425, Ñuñoa, Santiago 7800003, Chile
Centro de Investigación Austral Biotech, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad Santo Tomás, Avenida Ejército 146, Santiago 8320000, Chile
Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Instituto de Ciencias Biomédicas, Universidad Autónoma de Chile, Santiago 8910060, Chile
Escuela de Nutrición y Dietética, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Andrés Bello, Santiago 8370321, Chile
Centro de Investigación e Innovación Para el Cambio Climático (CiiCC), Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad Santo Tomás, Avenida Ejército 146, Santiago 8320000, Chile
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