The mechanisms through which nanomaterials remediate contaminants include:
Adsorption: Pollutants adhere to the surface of nanomaterials. Catalysis: Nanomaterials catalyze reactions that degrade pollutants. Reduction/Oxidation: Nanomaterials transfer electrons to or from contaminants, neutralizing them. Encapsulation: Contaminants are trapped within nanomaterials.
