Interface Design of Iron Nanoparticles for Environmental Remediation

doi:10.15541/jim20200347

Abstract

Abstract:

Recently, iron nanoparticles have become one of the main research materials for environmental remediation due to the excellent catalytic/reduction performance, low cost and environmental friendliness. At present, the research of iron nanoparticles mainly focuses on the heavy metal removal, organic pollution degradation, inorganic anion catalytic reduction in sewage system, etc. However, there still exist some problems, such as low removal efficiency, poor stability, and single removal on account of several self-defects of agglomeration and tedious structures. Hence, this review focuses on the following aspects: 1) controllable preparation of iron nanoparticles; 2) interface design of iron composites; 3) application of iron nanoparticles in heavy metals removal and electrocatalytic denitrification; 4) prospect of iron nanoparticles composites in environmental remediation.

Key words: iron nanoparticles, interface design, adsorption application, environmental electrocatalysis, environmental remediation, review

CLC Number:

TQ174

SU Li, YANG Jianping, LAN Yue, WANG Lianjun, JIANG Wan. Interface Design of Iron Nanoparticles for Environmental Remediation[J]. Journal of Inorganic Materials, 2021, 36(6): 561-569.

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