Polymeric biomolecules based nanomaterials: Production strategies and pollutant mitigation as an emerging tool for environmental application. (November 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Muthukumaran, P.; Suresh Babu, P.; Shyamalagowri, S.; Aravind, J.; Kamaraj, M.; Govarthanan, M.
• Is Part Of: Chemosphere. Volume 307:Part 4(2022)
• Publication Date: 2022-11
• Subjects: Biopolymers -- Nanoparticles -- Polymer-metal-nanomaterials -- Synthesis -- Adsorption; Pollution -- Periodicals; Pollution -- Physiological effect -- Periodicals; Environmental sciences -- Periodicals; Atmospheric chemistry -- Periodicals; 551.511
• DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.136008
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0045-6535

Abstract

Abstract: The ever-exploding global population coupled with its anthropogenic impact has imparted unparalleled detrimental effects on the environment and mitigating them has emerged as the prime challenge and focus of the current century. The niche of nanotechnology empowered by composites of biopolymers in the handling of xenobiotics and environmental clean-up has an unlimited scope. The appositeness of biopolymer-nanoparticles (Bp-NPs) for environmental contaminant mitigation has received unique consideration due to its exclusive combination of physicochemical characteristics and other attributes. The current review furnishes exhaustive scrutiny of the current accomplishments in the development of Bp-NPs and biopolymer nanomaterials (Bp-NMs) from various polymeric biomolecules. Special attention was provided for polymeric biomolecules such as cellulose, lignin, starch, chitin, and chitosan, whereas limited consideration on gelatin, alginate, and gum for the development of Bp-NPs and Bp-NMs; together with coverage of literature. Promising applications of tailored biopolymer hybrids such as Bp-NPs and Bp-NMs on environmentally hazardous xenobiotics handling and pollution management are discussed as to their notable environmental applications. Graphical abstract: Image 1 Highlights: Natural polymers as a strategic replacement for synthetic polymers. Biopolymer-nanoparticle composite is a versatile tool for xenobiotics mitigation. Polymer-metal-nanomaterials are the emerging material for pollution management. The composites for improved efficiency has been addressed.