Abstract
Many types of pollution have long threatened soil, the base of ecology. The distinctive physicochemical and biological properties of nanotechnology (NT), which differ from those in a large-scale model for the same substance, have drawn the attention of numerous scientists. Nanoparticles (NPs) have many uses in industries, including health, medication delivery, electronics, fuel cells, solar cells, food, space exploration and more. NPs have demonstrated several advantages for treating various soil contaminants in these applications. The development of NPs might pave the way for a more environmentally friendly and sustainable method of removing hazardous substances from contaminated soils more quickly. Numerous initiatives have been taken to boost the effectiveness of phytoremediation, including the use of rhizobacteria, genetic engineering and chemical additions. Herein, a combination of NT and bioremediation has opened up new possibilities for modernizing the remedy processes. Since the nanoscale process enhances the adsorption and degradation of contaminants, innovative remediation systems integrate nano-technological and biological remediation strategies. Due to their special surface qualities, NPs may absorb/adsorb a wide range of pollutants and accelerate processes by reducing the energy needed to break them down. Consequently, this remediation procedure prevents contaminants from building up and spreading from one medium to another. This chapter covers all potential uses of NPs in the rehabilitation of polluted soils and any related environmental issues.
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Yadav, S. et al. (2023). Past, Present and Possible Future Application of Nanoparticle in Contaminated Soil Remediation. In: Bachheti, R.K., Bachheti, A., Husen, A. (eds) Nanomaterials for Environmental and Agricultural Sectors. Smart Nanomaterials Technology. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-2874-3_3
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