A review of chemical, electrochemical and biological methods for aqueous Cr(VI) reduction

The ever-increasing use of engineered nanomaterials will lead to heightened levels of these materials in the environment. The present review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of current knowledge regarding nanoparticle transport and aggregation in aquatic environments. Nanoparticle aggregation and deposition behavior will dictate particle transport potential and thus the environmental fate and potential ecotoxicological impacts of these materials. In this review, colloidal forces governing nanoparticle deposition and aggregation are outlined. Essential equations used to assess particle−particle and particle−surface interactions, along with Hamaker constants for specific nanoparticles and the attributes exclusive to nanoscale particle interactions, are described. Theoretical and experimental approaches for evaluating nanoparticle aggregation and deposition are presented, and the major findings of laboratory studies examining these processes are also summarized. Finally, we describe some of the chall...

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Aggregation and deposition of engineered nanomaterials in aquatic environments: role of physicochemical interactions.

Nanoscale zero-valent iron: Future prospects for an emerging water treatment technology

Manufactured nanoparticles: An overview of their chemistry, interactions and potential environmental implications

Zero-valent iron nanoparticle technology is becoming an increasingly popular choice for treatment of hazardous and toxic wastes, and for remediation of contaminated sites. In the U.S. alone, more than 20 projects have been completed since 2001. More are planned or ongoing in North America, Europe, and Asia. The diminutive size of the iron nanoparticles helps to foster effective subsurface dispersion whereas their large specific surface area corresponds to enhanced reactivity for rapid contaminant transformation. Recent innovations in nanoparticle synthesis and production have resulted in substantial cost reductions and increased availability of nanoscale zero-valent iron (nZVI) for large scale applications. In this work, methods of nZVI synthesis and characterization are highlighted. Applications of nZVI for treatment of both organic and inorganic contaminants are reviewed. Key issues related to field applications such as fate/transport and potential environmental impact are also explored.

Yuan Pang Sun

Papers

Characterization of zero-valent iron nanoparticles.

A method for the preparation of stable dispersion of zero-valent iron nanoparticles

Directional movement of gold nanoparticles on the silicon substrate due to the Laplace pressure: a molecular dynamics simulation study