Nanomaterials For Environmental Remediation: Advances In Water, Air, And Soil Pollution Mitigation

Abstract

Purpose: This study, by investigating high-end uses of nanomaterials for environmental reclamation and assessment, is trying to clarify the real application potential related to mitigation policy targeting pollution. Further, it discusses the advantages of using different nanomaterials such as nZVI and TiO₂ due to their unique physicochemical properties in contaminant removal while also considering some important obstacles like toxicity, scalability and environmental repercussions.

Research Methodology: The study is administered based on the quantitative research design and utilizes a structured questionnaire that was distributed to 180 respondents with different demographic characteristics as well as work experience. A variety of statistical methods that included descriptive statistics, Spearman's rank-order correlation, chi-square tests ANOVA and regression were employed for the analysis of data on perceptions understanding and effectiveness in using nanomaterials to remediate environmental pollution.

Results: The study indicates moderate familiarity (Mean = 2.89) and understanding of nanomaterials (Mean = 3.17). Familiarity was moderately positively associated with understanding (Spearman's ρ = 0.59, p < 0.01), providing further evidence that exposure and education could be important for growing comprehension of doubly unlabeled LD-AA products or subtypes in Canada the perceived effectiveness of nanomaterials as an environmental mitigation tool had weak correlation with being familiar (ranging from 0.11 to 0.15) for pollutants in water, air or soil separately. Results of chi-square analysis (χ² = 7.85, p = 0.24) showed that scores given by the students as to effectiveness did not differ significantly between genders. ANOVA test result (F = 0.71, p = 0.586) shows that there is no significant educational background difference in familiarity. There was also no significant difference in familiarity between sexes (t = 1.66, p = 0.098). The logistic regression analysis showed that experience in environmental remediation (coefficient 0.33; p ≤ 0.05) and nanomaterial familiarity (Experience with the use of these materials: coefficient = 0.55, P value <0.05) were significantly associated with understanding the applications of nanotechnology-relevant for CERDNA sites.

Practical Implications: Our results highlight the importance of targeted educational programs and regulatory frameworks to better connect scientific research with public perceptions, thereby enabling safe and sustainable use of nanomaterials. To unlock the full potential of nanomaterials

in environmental remediation, policymakers and industry leaders must confront issues related to scalability and environmentally friendly processes.

Originality/value: This paper offers a comprehensive statistical analysis of public perception and performance of nanomaterials in cleaning the environment. It illustrates the nature of nanotechnology as a double-edged sword with no exceptions and demonstrates that an interdisciplinary approach is not only necessary in the nano-field but essential to encourage innovation for optimum utilization of such nanomaterials into constructive environmental solutions, having global concern.

Conclusion: nanomaterials are beneficial for environmental pollution but key challenges which need to be considered are the safety and toxicity of the materials used besides their scale-up during mass production prohibiting use in vast areas. The study emphases that further research, teaching and collaboration between disciplines are needed to extract the full value of nanomaterials. Nanomaterials could be the difference makers, however, addressing just a few issues is only experimental and needs extensive research to materialize.