Interaction of Heavy Metal Ions With Nanomaterials

Increasing water pollution due to heavy metals is a major global concern, and favorable remediation techniques are required. Heavy metal contamination affects both flora and fauna as it enters the food web. The development of nanotechnology and novel nanomaterials production has attracted researchers worldwide. Both carbon- and metal-based nanomaterials proved great adsorbents for heavy metal remediation because of their unique properties such as thermal and chemical stability and high surface. Novel green route for nanomaterials synthesis make the nanomaterials production an environmentally friendly, low cost, and user-friendly approach. This chapter reviews the heavy metal pollution causes and utilization of different nanomaterials for the remediation process.