Abstract

The demand for water is predicted to increase significantly over the coming decades; thus, there is a need to develop an inclusive wastewater decontaminator for the effective management and conservation of water. Magnetic oxide nanocomposites have great potentials as global and novel remediators for wastewater treatment, with robust environmental and economic gains. Environment-responsive nanocomposites would offer wide flexibility to harvest and utilize massive untapped natural energy sources to drive a green economy in tandem with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Recent attempts to engineer smart magnetic oxide nanocomposites for wastewater treatment has been reported by several researchers. However, the magnetic properties of superparamagnetic nanocomposite materials and their adsorption properties nexus as fundamental to the design of recyclable nanomaterials are desirable for industrial application. The potentials of facile magnetic recovery, ease of functionalization, reusability, solar responsiveness, biocompatibility and ergonomic design promote the application of magnetic oxide nanocomposites in wastewater treatment. The review makes a holistic attempt to explore magnetic oxide nanocomposites for wastewater treatment; futuristic smart magnetic oxides as an elixir to global water scarcity is expounded. Desirable adsorption parameters and properties of magnetic oxides nanocomposites are explored while considering their fate in biological and environmental media.

Highlights

  • The discovery of nanomaterials can be traced to the discussions of Richard Feynman in his 1959 historic seminar lecture entitled “there’s plenty of room at the bottom” [1]

  • Magnetic nanocomposites belong to the group of nanomaterials that can be controlled with the application of a magnetic field

  • Spent magnetic nanocomposites can be effectively recovered from the treatment plant via magnetization by an external magnetic source for treatment and re-use

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Summary

Introduction

The discovery of nanomaterials can be traced to the discussions of Richard Feynman in his 1959 historic seminar lecture entitled “there’s plenty of room at the bottom” [1]. There has been heightened interest in magnetic nanomaterials because of their inherent unique properties. Spent magnetic nanocomposites can be effectively recovered from the treatment plant via magnetization by an external magnetic source for treatment and re-use. They contain a primary magnetic material and secondary component(s) that give functionality, normally called shell(s). The preparation methods of magnetic nanomaterials are instrumental to their inherent properties. Magnetic nanocomposites would harness the properties of both organic and inorganic composites, making room for the sorption of a wide range of pollutants. The uniqueness of magnetic nanocomposites promotes the easy recovery and re-use of the adsorbent, colloid stability and environment compatibility

Magnetic and Magnetic Oxide Nanocomposites
Smart Magnetic Oxide Nanocomposites for Wastewater Treatment
Smart Magnetic
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Method
Method of Synthesis
Preparation Methods for Magnetic Nanoparticles and Composites
Magnetic Cores for Magnetic Oxide Nanocomposites
Protective or Coating Shells for Magnetic Oxide Nanoparticles
Magnetic Oxide Nanocomposites for Wastewater Treatment
Mechanism of Pollutant Removal by Metal Oxide Nanocomposites
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Conclusions

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