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Review
. 2020 Nov 2:11:590631.
doi: 10.3389/fmicb.2020.590631. eCollection 2020.

Microbial Nanotechnology for Bioremediation of Industrial Wastewater

Mandeep  1 , Pratyoosh Shukla  1
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Review

Microbial Nanotechnology for Bioremediation of Industrial Wastewater

Mandeep et al. Front Microbiol. .

Abstract

Pollutant removal from industrial effluents is a big challenge for industries. These pollutants pose a great risk to the environment. Nanotechnology can reduce the expenditure made by industries to mitigate these pollutants through the production of eco-friendly nanomaterials. Nanomaterials are gaining attention due to their enhanced physical, chemical, and mechanical properties. Using microorganisms in the production of nanoparticles provides an even greater boost to green biotechnology as an emerging field of nanotechnology for sustainable production and cost reduction. In this mini review, efforts are made to discuss the various aspects of industrial effluent bioremediation through microbial nanotechnology integration. The use of enzymes with nanotechnology has produced higher activity and reusability of enzymes. This mini review also provides an insight into the advantages of the use of nanotechnology as compared to conventional practices in these areas.

Keywords: bioremediation; carbon nanotubes; green technology; industrial effluents; microbial nanotechnology; nanoparticles.

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Utilization of various nanotechnology approaches in combination with microbial assistance for wastewater bioremediation. MOFs: Metal organic frameworks; MWCNTs: multi-walled carbon nanotubes; SWCNTs: Single-walled carbon nanotubes.
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