Nanoremediation Research in Nigeria: A Review
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Nanotechnology, nanoremediation research, Nigeria, remediation technologiesAbstract
Communication in Physical Sciences, 2023, 9(1):47-62
Chisom Friday*, Okenwa Uchenna Igwe and Jude Chidozie Nnaji
Received: 15 January 2023/Accepted 25 March 2023
Research on the application of nanotechnology in environmental remediation has been on the increase globally owing to the promising outcomes on the efficient and effective use of nanomaterials in the removal of contaminants from the environment in comparison to their bulkier counterparts and the traditional remediation technologies. This paper aimed to review the status of nanoremediation research in Nigeria. This study also highlighted the various remediation technologies and the applications of nano remediation in soil, water and air remediation. The materials employed in this review were obtained from research papers published in various journals. Results obtained showed that only little research on nanoremediation exist, as most published works in nanotechnology concentrated on biomedical applications. This review acknowledges funding as the major challenge facing nano remediation research in Nigeria. If Nigeria is to keep up with international trends in nano remediation techniques, research funding is urgently needed as it will elevate the nation's technological and socioeconomic standing.
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