12 - Sustainable hybrid nanomaterials for environmental remediation and agricultural advancement

Abstract

The application of nanomaterials in various domains is becoming a trending area of investigation. To date, a diverse variety of materials has been introduced to address several issues. These materials are roughly categorized as materials synthesized using metals, organic molecules, and hybrid (the combination of metals and organics) based on the aspect of components. The synthesis of hybrid nanomaterials is emerging as a highly focused field because of their unique intrinsic properties. Importantly, unlike metal and metal oxide–based materials, hybrid nanomaterials overcome the metal-leaching phenomenon owing to the strong organometallic interactions. These intrinsic properties, such as variable oxidation states, improve the catalytic effect employing synergistic contribution and also blend additional benefits of organic components. This chapter will address the synthesis of green, hybrid nanomaterials designed for environmental remediation and agricultural applications. It analyzes the importance, designing strategy, and synthesis of hybrid nanomaterials, followed by a detailed discussion of their environmental remediation applications such as pollutant degradation and agricultural betterments.