Nanoscale zerovalent copper (nZVC) catalyzed environmental remediation of organic and inorganic contaminants: A review

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dc.contributor.authorKumar, Sandeep
dc.contributor.authorKaur, Parminder
dc.contributor.authorBrar, Ravinderdeep Singh
dc.contributor.authorBabu, J Nagendra
dc.date.accessioned2024-01-21T10:33:02Z
dc.date.accessioned2024-08-13T11:16:45Z
dc.date.available2024-01-21T10:33:02Z
dc.date.available2024-08-13T11:16:45Z
dc.date.issued2022-08-08T00:00:00
dc.description.abstractOver the past decade, the nano zerovalent copper has emerged as an effective nano-catalyst for the environment remediation processes due to its ease of synthesis, low cost, controllable particle size and high reactivity despite its release during the remediation process and related concentration dependent toxicities. However, the improvised techniques involving the use of supports or immobilizer for the synthesis of Cu0 has significantly increased its stability and motivated the researchers to explore the applicability of Cu0 for the environment remediation processes, which is evident from access to numerous reports on nano zerovalent copper mediated remediation of contaminants. Initially, this review allows the understanding of the various resources used to synthesize zerovalent copper nanomaterial and the structure of Cu0 nanoparticles, followed by focus on the reaction mechanism and the species involved in the contaminant remediation process. The studies comprehensively presented the application of nano zerovalent copper for remediation of organic/inorganic contaminants in combination with various oxidizing and reducing agents under oxic and anoxic conditions. Further, it was evaluated that the immobilizers or support combined with various irradiation sources originates a synergistic effect and have a significant effect on the stability and the redox properties of nZVC in the remediation process. Therefore, the review proposed that the future scope of research should include rigorous focus on deriving an exact mechanism for synergistic effect for the removal of contaminants by supported nZVC. � 2022 The Author(s)en_US
dc.identifier.doi10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e10140
dc.identifier.issn24058440
dc.identifier.urihttp://10.2.3.109/handle/32116/3247
dc.identifier.urlhttps://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S2405844022014281
dc.language.isoen_USen_US
dc.publisherElsevier Ltden_US
dc.subjectDrugsen_US
dc.subjectDyesen_US
dc.subjectEnvironment remediationen_US
dc.subjectHeavy metalsen_US
dc.subjectNano zerovalent copperen_US
dc.subjectPharmaceuticalsen_US
dc.subjectRedox processen_US
dc.titleNanoscale zerovalent copper (nZVC) catalyzed environmental remediation of organic and inorganic contaminants: A reviewen_US
dc.title.journalHeliyonen_US
dc.typeReviewen_US
dc.type.accesstypeOpen Accessen_US

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