Nanoclays in water treatment: Core concepts, modifications and application insights (Journal or book series)

Description

Water treatment faces significant challenges due to the presence of diverse and persistent pollutants, necessitating the development of effective and eco-friendly materials. Therefore, nanoclays (NCs) have emerged as promising nanomaterials for water treatment applications. The efficacy of various NCs as adsorbents is attributed to their remarkable properties, such as high specific surface areas (up to 950 m2/g) and significant cation exchange capacities (up to 150 meq/100 g). This review encompasses the synthesis methods, modification techniques, and characterization approaches utilized in the development of NCs adsorbents, with an emphasis on understanding the structural complexity of NCs and their composites. NCs with exfoliated nanosheets demonstrate markedly improved efficacy due to the full exposure of their reactive sites.

Period	2024
Type of journal	Journal