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Metal(loid) nanosorbents in restoration of polluted soils: geochemical, ecotoxicological, and remediation perspectives

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Nowadays, the applications of nanomaterials (NMs) are becoming the edge over others and referred as one of the pillars of emerging science and technology. Thereby, a wide array of NMs have been developed along with the products that can be used for the reclamation of contaminated terrestrial ecosystems. The NMs got a great consideration due to their peculiar characteristics and high efficacy. Therefore, this review addresses in depth the ability of metal(loid) NMs as nanosorbents along with their applications in soil remediation. Adsorption is commonly employed for the elimination of innumerable contaminants because of low expenses, reliability, and convenience. The first emphasis of this work will be the use of nanoscale meta(loid) adsorbents for contaminated soil remediation along with their geochemistry. Because NMs mediated soil remediation promises more efficient and cost-effective than conventional methods and can enhance the probability of in situ contaminants remediation. However, the extensive usage of NMs is enhancing their concentrations in the environment and get a route to enter the surrounding flora and fauna that can induce serious concerns due to the lack of absolute understanding regarding NMs interactions with living organisms. Therefore, the second focus of this work will be on the ecotoxicological impacts with special attentions on morpho-physiological alterations in edible plants.

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The research was financially supported by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation within the framework of the state task in the field of scientific activity (no. 0852-2020-0029) and the Russian Foundation for Basic Research project (no. 19-05-50097).

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Kumari, A., Kumari, P., Rajput, V.D. et al. Metal(loid) nanosorbents in restoration of polluted soils: geochemical, ecotoxicological, and remediation perspectives. Environ Geochem Health 44, 235–246 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10653-021-00996-x

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