Ecofriendly Iron Nanomaterial for Affordable Arsenic Free Drinking Water
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https://doi.org/10.59436/ijpsr.v2i2.13.3139-342XKeywords:
Green synthesis, iron nanomaterial,arsenic removal, groundwater treatment,environmental justice, sustainable chemistrty Oxygen Demand, Sustainable Water ManagementAbstract
Arsenic in drinking water is a grave environmental and public health concern in several countries – especially India, Bangladesh, Nepal, and parts of South America. Long-term use of arsenic-tainted water leads to skin disorders, cancer, and various heart and brain illnesses. Conventional arsenic remediation techniques are usually not suitable for rural settings as they tend to be costly and complex. Ecofriendly iron nanomaterials have come forth as a highly effective, affordable, and sustainable solution to eliminate arsenic from water. Thanks to their large surface area and high adsorptive capacity, iron nanoparticles represent an effective means of removing arsenic from polluted water. The present work elaborates on the manufacturing, characteristics, mechanism, applications, benefits, shortcomings, and future trends of ecofriendly iron nanomaterials to produce affordable arsenic-free drinking water for rural population.
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