Processing of Carbon-Based Nanomaterials for the Removal of Pollutants from Water/Wastewater Application
Rashmi Singh, Melvin S. Samuel, Madhumita Ravikumar, Selvarajan Ethiraj, Venkatesan Savunthari Kirankumar, Mohanraj Kumar, R. Arulvel, Suresh Sagadevan
Abstract
In both the inorganic and organic worlds, carbon-based nanomaterials, such as benzene, diamond, graphite, fullerene, and carbon nanotubes, are abundant. In science laboratories, carbon is the focal point of activity. In this overview, the synthesis, characteristics, and several uses of graphene—including energy conversion, energy storage, electronics, and biosensing—were explored with a focus on ecologically friendly production techniques. This article also discusses recent advancements in the detection and treatment of organic contaminants and heavy metals utilizing nanomaterials. In this article, we outline some recent developments in the creation of innovative nanomaterials and nanostructures and methods for treating organic contaminants and heavy metals in water. The essay presents the current state of the field and, in our opinion, should be helpful to anybody interested in nanomaterials and related materials.