Nanomaterials for Remediation of Pesticides

Nanomaterials have been considered as effective agents for remediation of contaminants present in the environment. Properties of nanoparticles such as high surface area, high reactivity, and effectiveness have mainly contributed to their high efficiency. Nanomaterials including carbon, metal oxides, bimetallic nanoparticles, nanoscale zero-valent iron (nZVI) have shown potential for treating pesticides including chlorinated organic compounds, organophosphorus compounds, and volatile organic compounds. The potential of nanomaterials in removing pesticides from the various components of the environment needs to be explored for developing large scale technologies.