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Porous Nanomaterials for Heavy Metal Removal

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Water pollution by heavy metals from industries is a serious environmental problem. The toxicity of heavy metals constitutes a great risk to the environment and human health. Due to the simplicity, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness of the remediation process, adsorption has been widely exercised in heavy metal wastewater treatment. Recent advances in nanotechnology offer considerable advantages in wastewater treatment via the introduction of porous nanomaterials, namely, metal oxide nanoparticles, carbon nanomaterials, and nanocomposites as adsorbents. This chapter highlights the current research trends on the applications of porous nanomaterials for the removal of heavy metals. The advantages of using nanomaterials in the removal of heavy metals are highlighted. The discussion is then focused on the preparation techniques and characterization of nanomaterials, target heavy metals as the pollutant, factors affecting the adsorption, and the removal mechanisms.

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    Lin Zhi Lee, Muhammad Abbas Ahmad Zaini & Shu Hui Tang

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    Lin Zhi Lee, Muhammad Abbas Ahmad Zaini & Shu Hui Tang

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Lee, L.Z., Zaini, M.A.A., Tang, S.H. (2017). Porous Nanomaterials for Heavy Metal Removal. In: Martínez, L., Kharissova, O., Kharisov, B. (eds) Handbook of Ecomaterials. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-48281-1_27-1

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