What Role Do Nanomaterials Play in Removing Pollutants?
Nanomaterials are also being used to remove pollutants from the environment. One example is the use of nano-adsorbents, which are materials that can attract and hold pollutants on their surface. Activated carbon nanoparticles and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are highly effective at adsorbing heavy metals and organic pollutants from water. Additionally, photocatalytic nanoparticles, such as titanium dioxide, can degrade organic pollutants into harmless substances when exposed to light.
