Wastewater treatment using bio-nanotechnology
1 Department T of Civil Engineering, Government, Polytechnic, Channasandra. Bangalore 560067, Karnataka, India
2 Department T of Civil Engineering, ATME College of Engineering. Mysuru. Karnataka, India
3 Department of Civil Engineering Sanjay Memorial Polytechnic, Sagar , Karnataka, India
Research Article
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2019, 01(02), 085–091
Publication history:
Received on 13 March 2019; Revised 25 March 2019; accepted on 29 March 2019
Abstract:
Wastewater treatment is a critical environmental challenge exacerbated by rapid industrialization, urbanization, and population growth. Conventional treatment methods, including physical, chemical, and biological processes, often fail to efficiently remove emerging contaminants such as micro-pollutants, heavy metals, pharmaceutical residues, and persistent organic compounds. These inadequacies highlight the urgent need for advanced, sustainable, and cost-effective solutions. Bio-nanotechnology, which synergistically integrates biological systems with nanomaterials, presents a promising approach to enhancing wastewater treatment efficiency. This paper explores various bio-nanotechnology applications, including the use of nanomaterial-enhanced microbial degradation, biofunctionalized nanomaterials for selective contaminant removal, and nano-bioremediation techniques that leverage the unique properties of nanoparticles and biocatalysts. Nanomaterials such as metal oxide nanoparticles, carbon-based nanostructures, and bio-inspired nanocomposites have demonstrated significant potential in improving contaminant adsorption, catalytic degradation, and microbial activity.
Keywords:
Bio-nanotechnology; Wastewater Treatment; Nanomaterials; Nano-bioremediation; Microbial Degradation; Biofunctionalized Nanomaterials
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