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ReviewNanomaterials (Basel, Switzerland)2025

Bio-Based Nanomaterials for Groundwater Arsenic Remediation: Mechanisms, Challenges, and Future Perspectives.

Md Mahbubur Rahman, Md Nizam Uddin, Md Mahadi Hassan Parvez, Md Abdullah Al Mohotadi, Jannatul Ferdush

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Review in Nanomaterials (Basel, Switzerland), 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

5 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Md Mahbubur RahmanDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Khulna University of Engineering & Technology, Khulna 9203, Bangladesh.ORCID 0000-0002-6884-3907
Md Nizam UddinJames C. Morriss Division of Engineering, Texas A & M University-Texarkana, 7101 University Ave., Texarkana, TX 75503, USA.ORCID 0000-0003-2192-2592
Md Mahadi Hassan ParvezDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Khulna University of Engineering & Technology, Khulna 9203, Bangladesh.ORCID 0009-0001-3060-1902
Md Abdullah Al MohotadiDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Khulna University of Engineering & Technology, Khulna 9203, Bangladesh.ORCID 0009-0008-7799-7925
Jannatul FerdushDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Khulna University of Engineering & Technology, Khulna 9203, Bangladesh.ORCID 0009-0008-8748-6977

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Arsenic contamination in water poses a significant global health risk, necessitating efficient and sustainable remediation strategies. Arsenic contamination affects groundwater in at least 106 countries, potentially exposing over 200 million people to elevated levels, primarily through contaminated drinking water. Among the most affected regions, Bangladesh remains a critical case study, where widespread reliance on shallow tubewells has resulted in one of the largest mass poisonings in history. Bio-based nanomaterials have emerged as promising solutions due to their eco-friendly nature, cost-effectiveness, and high adsorption capabilities. These nanomaterials offer a sustainable approach to arsenic remediation, utilizing materials like biochar, modified biopolymers, and bio-based aerogels, which can effectively adsorb arsenic and other pollutants. The use of environmentally friendly nanostructures provides a potential option for improving the efficiency and sustainability of arsenic remediation from groundwater. This review explores the mechanisms underlying arsenic remediation using such nanomaterials, including adsorption, filtration/membrane technology, photocatalysis, redox reactions, complexation, ion exchange, and coagulation-flocculation. Despite their potential, challenges such as scalability, stability, and regeneration hinder widespread application. We discuss recent advancements in material design, surface modifications, and hybrid systems that enhance performance. Finally, future perspectives are highlighted, including the integration of these bio-derived systems with smart sensing technologies, sustainable water-treatment frameworks, smart design, and life-cycle integration strategies, particularly for use in resource-constrained regions like Bangladesh and other globally impacted areas.

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adsorptionarsenic remediationbiocharchitosangroundwaterhealth hazardhybrid and integrated technologieskineticphotocatalysis

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PMID40559295
PMCPMC12196160

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