ABSTRACT
Nanoscience and nanotechnologies have enabled an understanding of matter and have profound implications in all sectors, that is agriculture and food, energy production efficiency, the automotive industry, cosmetics, medical and drugs, household appliances, computers and weapons. Environmental nanotechnology (E-nano) is considered to play a key role in the shaping of current environmental science and engineering. In clean and green technology, the production of nanoparticles for nanotechnology may lead to a great reduction in waste generation, less hazardous chemical synthesis, improved catalysis and faster technology. The field of nanotechnology is opening new doors to water decontamination, purification and desalinization and provides improved detection of harmful water-borne substances. Nanomaterial-based unit-molecular and array types of biosensors are being developed for the detection of pesticides. Treatment on pesticide-contaminated soil and water ranges from conventional methods such as incineration, phytoremediation and photochemical processes to innovative methods such as ultrasound-promoted remediation and other advanced oxidation processes.
