Environmental remediation of heavy metal ions by novel-nanomaterials: A review

Yihan Wu; Hongwei Pang; Yue Liu; Xiangxue Wang; Shujun Yu; Dong Fu; Jianrong Chen; Xiangke Wang

doi:10.1016/j.envpol.2018.12.076

Environmental remediation of heavy metal ions by novel-nanomaterials: A review

Environ Pollut. 2019 Mar:246:608-620. doi: 10.1016/j.envpol.2018.12.076. Epub 2018 Dec 26.

Authors

Yihan Wu¹, Hongwei Pang¹, Yue Liu¹, Xiangxue Wang², Shujun Yu¹, Dong Fu³, Jianrong Chen⁴, Xiangke Wang⁵

Affiliations

¹ MOE Key Laboratory of Resources and Environmental Systems Optimization, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, North China Electric Power University, Beijing, 102206, PR China.
² MOE Key Laboratory of Resources and Environmental Systems Optimization, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, North China Electric Power University, Beijing, 102206, PR China; Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, North China Electric Power University, Baoding 071003, PR China.
³ Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, North China Electric Power University, Baoding 071003, PR China.
⁴ College of Geography and Environmental Science, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, 321004, China.
⁵ MOE Key Laboratory of Resources and Environmental Systems Optimization, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, North China Electric Power University, Beijing, 102206, PR China. Electronic address: xkwang@ncepu.edu.cn.

PMID: 30605816
DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2018.12.076

Abstract

Recently, novel-nanomaterials with excellent sorption capacities, mild stability, and environmental-friendly performance, have enabled massive developments in capturing heavy metal ions. This review firstly introduces the preparation and modification of novel-nanomaterials (e.g., MOFs, nZVI, MXenes, and g-C₃N₄). Then, the heavy metal ions' sorption properties and the impact of environmental conditions have been discussed. Subsequently, the sorption mechanisms are verified through batch experiments, spectral analysis, surface complexation models, and theoretical calculations. Finally, the applications prospects of novel-nanomaterials in removing heavy metal ion polluted water have also been discussed, which provide perspective for future in-depth research and practical applications.

Keywords: Heavy metal ions; Interaction mechanism; Nanomaterials; Sorption.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Adsorption
Environmental Pollutants / analysis*
Environmental Restoration and Remediation / methods*
Ions
Metals, Heavy / analysis*
Nanostructures / chemistry*

Substances

Environmental Pollutants
Ions
Metals, Heavy