Synthesis, Characterization and Application of Nano-Adsorbents for Renmoval of Metallic Species from Aqueous Solutions

Abstract

The past several decades have witnessed an impetus in exponential population growth and civilization expansion, opulent lifestyles and resources consumption, and proceeding industrial and technological advancements that have led to climbing wages, as well as to a sharp modernization and metropolitan growth. The development of any country reckons on its industrial as well as agricultural activities and the natural resources such as air, water, soil, and plant as well as animal life constitute the natural capital on which man depends on to satisfy his needs to achieve his aspirations for development. However, rates of exploitation of these natural resources as well as extensive industrial activities are far surpassing the past with a negative connotation of accompanying environmental degradation