Clay Based Nanocomposites and Their Environmental Applications
- Authors: Iftikhar Ahmad1,2, Farman Ali3, Fazal Rahim4
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View Affiliations Hide Affiliations1 Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Science (PIEAS), Nilore 45650, Islamabad,Pakistan 2 Institute of Radiotherapy and Nuclear Medicine (IRNUM), University Campus, Peshawar,Pakistan 3 Department of Chemistry, Hazara University, Mansehra- 21300, Pakistan 4 Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Science (PIEAS), Nilore 45650, Islamabad,Pakistan
- Source: Nanomaterials for Environmental Applications and their Fascinating Attributes , pp 166-190
- Publication Date: August 2018
- Language: English
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In the modern world, the quality of the environment (water, soil, and air) is greatly compromised by numerous pollutants and contaminations from diverse sources. The situation is even exacerbating on daily basis. Tracking and treating the existing contaminants while preventing further pollution may maintain and improve the quality of environment. Clays and clay based nanocomposites provide an efficient and cost effective solution to this end. In this chapter, we begin by introducing clays, composition of clay, clay minerals and various tools used for characterization of clays and clay based nanocomposites. The role of clay based nanocomposites for environmental protection is presented. In particular, the removal of heavy metal ions, toxic organic compounds, hazardous dyes and antibiotics from aqueous environment has been discussed and recent studies are summarized. Purification and remediation of contaminated soil and air with the help of clay based nanocomposites are also discussed.
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