ABSTRACT
Nanotechnology has fascinated scientists and researchers for exploitation of unparalleled biological, physical, and chemical characteristics of nanoparticles. Nano-formed compounds are developed for utilization in a diverse number of fields from medicine to the space exploration. Because of high surface area to volume ratio, size-dependent attributes and high reactivity, 334nano-compounds are used for the reclamation of soil and wastewater. Nanoremediation technology has proven to be more effective than the conventional remediation technologies due of its high speed of degradation and its ability to be effective across wide range of environmental conditions. Nanoremediation approaches like nanosensors, nanoadsorbent sand nanomaterial-based photocatalysts have shown promising results for remediation of wide range of persistent environmental toxicants. Nanoremediation has also potential for source term treatment as well as the enhancement effect by synergistic action that were very less observed in conventional technologies. These notable advantages make nanotechnology a suitable technology for upcoming future for the reclamation of resources.
