Applications of Magneto-responsive Smart Materials in Environmental Nanotechnology: Opportunities and Challenges
J. Environ. Nanotechnol., Volume 14, No 1 (2025) pp. 491-504
Abstract
There is a growing interest in magneto-responsive innovative materials for environmental nanotechnology applications owing to their unique ability to respond to external magnetic fields. These materials, typically nanoparticles, have unique properties and are great candidates for diverse environmental applications such as safe water and air treatments, pollutants reclamation, soil remediation, and renewable energy. This paper discusses the broad application areas where magneto-responsive materials can help to solve significant environmental challenges and demonstrates their potential to offer an efficient, economical, and sustainable route to address these challenges. At the same time, the paper addresses the possibilities and difficulties they imply (e.g., material stability, environmental safety, scalability, etc.). It also presents future directions in developing biodegradable and eco-friendly materials, integration with the Internet of Things (IoT) for real-time monitoring, and the need for interdisciplinary collaborations. Utilizing the multi-functionalities delivered through magneto-responsive transient materials could play a role in environmental remediation and sustainability, heralding a potential era of cleaner, greener future.
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