Recent progress on Fe-based nanoparticles: Synthesis, properties, characterization and environmental applications. Issue 3 (September 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Reddy, A. Vijaya Bhaskar; Yusop, Zulkifli; Jaafar, Jafariah; Reddy, Y. Veera Manohara; Aris, Azmi Bin; Majid, Zaiton Abdul; Talib, Juhaizah; Madhavi, G.
• Is Part Of: Journal of environmental chemical engineering. Volume 4:Issue 3(2016:Sep.)
• Page Start: 3537
• Page End: 3553
• Publication Date: 2016-09
• Subjects: Nanotechnology -- Environmental pollution -- Remediation -- Surface modification -- Zerovalent iron -- Risk assessment; Chemical engineering -- Environmental aspects -- Periodicals; Environmental engineering -- Periodicals; Chemical engineering -- Environmental aspects; Environmental engineering; Periodicals; 660.0286
• DOI: 10.1016/j.jece.2016.07.035
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2213-2929

Abstract

Graphical abstract: Highlights: The review delineated the recent developments of different Fe-based nanoparticles. Synthesis and characterization of different Fe-based nanoparticles were discussed in detail. Studies reported the removal of environmental pollutants were explored in detail. Risk assessment, concluding remarks and further research opportunities for better removal of pollutants were discussed. Abstract: Fe-based nanoparticles act as new generation environmental remediation technologies, and provide cost-effective solutions to the most demanding environmental cleanup problems. Because of substantial surface area and elevated surface reactivity, Fe-based nanoparticles provide immense flexibility for in-situ applications. In recent years, zerovalent nano iron (ZVNI) and other surface modified ZVNI particles have promised the effective transformation of a wide range of common environmental toxins including chlorinated compounds, organochlorine pesticides, pharmaceuticals, polychlorinated biphenyls and other organic compounds. Surface modification of iron nanoparticles further enhances the speed and efficiency of remediation. This review encapsulated the recent reports in the remediation of environmental pollutants using various Fe-based nanoparticles. The preparation methods, characteristic properties and latest environmental applications of various Fe-based nanoparticles have been discussed in detail. Additionally, the risk assessment of different Fe-based nanoparticles and concluding remarks were described in detail followed by future perspectives to improve the efficiency of Fe-based nanoparticles towards environmental sustainability.