ABSTRACT
Wastewater is a mixture of liquid or water-borne waste removed from homes, institutions, commercial and industrial organizations, as well as groundwater, surface water, and storms. Water is necessary for human survival and well-being; hence, appropriate water supplies are crucial. Controlling pollution’s negative consequences and enhancing human living conditions are thus critical. Wastewater contains heavy metals, inorganic chemicals, organic pollutants, and a range of other complicated molecules. Water contamination is one of the most pressing issues today, as a result of industrialization and human activity. Nanofibers are becoming more widely used as a result of their unique qualities, such as their high surface-to-volume ratio, surface modification capabilities, and conversion to small mesh mats. Because of their appealing features, such as small diameters (at the micro- and nanoscale), substantial porosity, and a huge surface area available for chemical functionalization, polymer nanofibers have been proven to be extremely appropriate for this purpose. In this regard, the current chapter looks at different types of composite nanofibers, as well as their adsorption performance and applications for heavy metals, dyes, and other pollutants.
