ABSTRACT
Heavy metals are substantial contaminants that are not reversible and accumulate in the ecosphere. Because of this, removing such metals from wastewaters is a challenging task that requires consistent attention and monitoring. In addition, the pervasiveness, toxicity, and aggregation of heavy metal ions in the human body have driven the hunt for better and more effective technologies for water treatment to minimize the metal concentrations in water bodies. This chapter provides additional information on the properties of heavy metal ions besides their effect on the environment. Further, several synthesis approaches for the preparation of nanowires and the elimination of heavy metal ions through the use of nanowires have been described.
