Utilization of Metal Oxide Nanoparticles for Enhanced Wastewater Treatment of River Water.
Abstract
This review inspects practicality of the idea of employing metal oxide nanoparticles for wastewater treatment, especially laying a focus on their enhanced efficacy in terms of purifying river water while also understanding virtually, their ramifications on the quality of water, calculating their percentage efficiency and percentage recovery of the used nanoparticles. Metal oxide nanoparticles showcase unique catalytic and adsorption properties, carrying out and facilitating the specific removal methods of contaminants and pollutants. This investigation thus thoroughly encompasses recent developments, mechanisms of action involved, and several environmental implications of employing these nanoparticles for sustainable wastewater treatment. Methods of synthesis of nanoparticles and associated challenges have also been discussed. This comprehensive review aims to contribute to understanding the promising role of metal oxide nanoparticles in advanced river water purification techniques.
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