ABSTRACT
The unique physicochemical properties of nanomaterials have been carefully studied in recent times and are applied in various fields of biomedical, environmental remediation, sensors, supercapacitors, etc. The discharge of organic waste into the water bodies has become a serious concern worldwide. The presence of various organic pollutants like ciprofloxacin, methyl orange, endosulfan, methylene blue, and rhodamine-B have been reported in the water bodies in the concentration range of ng/L to µg/L. The presence of persistent organic pollutants in water bodies for a long time induces toxicity to marine and human health. The nanowires with unique properties and diameters in the range of nanosize have been applied in water remediation. In this chapter, we discussed various nanowire composites for organic waste removal. Particular focus is given to the nanowires in environmental remediation processes like adsorption, photocatalysis, and Fenton reaction.
