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- Title
Advances in Green Synthesis of Metal Oxide Nanoparticles by Marine Algae for Wastewater Treatment by Adsorption and Photocatalysis Techniques.
- Authors
Alprol, Ahmed E.; Mansour, Abdallah Tageldein; Abdelwahab, Abdelwahab M.; Ashour, Mohamed
- Abstract
The use of algae-based green synthesis of metal oxide nanoparticles (MONPs) for bioremediation is an environmentally friendly and cost-effective alternative to conventional approaches. Algal-mediated synthesis offers several benefits over other biogenic processes, such as plants, bacteria, and fungi, including ease of synthesis, scalability, and rapid synthesis. Algae are readily available in nature, nontoxic, and can produce various types of metal oxide nanoparticles. This approach could significantly accelerate the development of novel algae-nanomaterials with improved properties and performance, leading to more efficient and cost-effective bioremediation of pollutants from water solutions, seawater, and industrial effluent. This review focuses on the biogenic fabrication of metal oxide nanoparticles based on aquatic plants (microalgae and seaweeds) due to their many advantages and attractive applications in pollutant remediation from aqueous solutions. Additionally, photocatalysis is highlighted as a promising tool for the remediation of industrial effluents due to its efficacy, ease of use, quick oxidation, cost-effectiveness, and reduced synthesis of harmful byproducts.
- Subjects
METAL nanoparticles; METALLIC oxides; MARINE algae; WASTEWATER treatment; INDUSTRIAL wastes; IN situ bioremediation
- Publication
Catalysts (2073-4344), 2023, Vol 13, Issue 5, p888
- ISSN
2073-4344
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3390/catal13050888