ABSTRACT
This introduction presents an overview of the key concepts discussed in the subsequent chapters of this book. The book focuses on the application of common nanomaterials for the removal of metallic species that are found in aqueous environment. It proposes some solutions that address the challenges. Theoretical background of the sorption is described in detail in many works, but only experimental research makes it possible to evaluate practical advantages of the synthesized sorbent. The book investigates the problems of the controlled synthesis of inorganic compounds and effect of their morphological characteristics on their sorption capacity. It discusses experimental data on the synthesis of micro- and nanoparticles of zinc, copper, and cadmium sulfides; iron oxides; and manganese oxyhydroxide. Much attention is paid to the processes of sulfide particles formation out of thiourea solutions, as well as to the thermal decomposition of precursors.
