Innovative Approaches in Water Decontamination: A Critical Analysis of Biomaterials, Nanocomposites, and Stimuli-Responsive Polymers for Effective Solutions

Authors

  • Rakesh Namdeti

    Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering and Technology, University of Technology and Applied Sciences-Salalah, Salalah 211, Sultanate of Oman
  • Gaddala Babu Rao

    Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering and Technology, University of Technology and Applied Sciences-Muscat, Muscat 133, Sultanate of Oman
  • Nageswara Rao Lakkimsetty

    Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, School of Engineering & Computing, American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK), Ras al Khaimah 72603, United Arab Emirates
  • Muayad Abdullah Ahmed Qatan

    OQ-Bi, Salalah 191123, Sultanate of Oman
  • Doaa Salim Musallam Samhan Al-Kathiri

    Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering and Technology, University of Technology and Applied Sciences-Salalah, Salalah 211, Sultanate of Oman
  • Lakhayar Amer Al Amri

    Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering and Technology, University of Technology and Applied Sciences-Salalah, Salalah 211, Sultanate of Oman
  • Noor Mohammed Said Qahoor

    Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering and Technology, University of Technology and Applied Sciences-Salalah, Salalah 211, Sultanate of Oman
  • Arlene Abuda Joaquin

    Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering and Technology, University of Technology and Applied Sciences-Salalah, Salalah 211, Sultanate of Oman

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30564/jees.v7i1.7476
Received: 10 October 2024 | Revised: 25 October 2024 | Accepted: 29 October 2024 | Published Online: 8 November 2024

Abstract

In recent years, smart materials have emerged as a groundbreaking innovation in the field of water filtration, offering sustainable, efficient, and environmentally friendly solutions to address the growing global water crisis. This review explores the latest advancements in the application of smart materials—including biomaterials, nanocomposites, and stimuli-responsive polymers—specifically for water treatment. It examines their effectiveness in detecting and removing various types of pollutants, including organic contaminants, heavy metals, and microbial infections, while adapting to dynamic environmental conditions such as fluctuations in temperature, pH, and pressure. The review highlights the remarkable versatility of these materials, emphasizing their multifunctionality, which allows them to address a wide range of water quality issues with high efficiency and low environmental impact. Moreover, it explores the potential of smart materials to overcome significant challenges in water purification, such as the need for real-time pollutant detection and targeted removal processes. The research also discusses the scalability and future development of these materials, considering their cost-effectiveness and potential for large-scale application. By aligning with the principles of sustainable development, smart materials represent a promising direction for ensuring global water security, offering both innovative solutions for current water pollution issues and long-term benefits for the environment and public health.

Keywords:

Smart Materials; Water Purification; Nanocomposites; Stimuli-Responsive Polymers; Sustainable Water Treatment

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Namdeti, R., Gaddala Babu Rao, Nageswara Rao Lakkimsetty, Muayad Abdullah Ahmed Qatan, Doaa Salim Musallam Samhan Al-Kathiri, Lakhayar Amer Al Amri, Noor Mohammed Said Qahoor, & Arlene Abuda Joaquin. (2025). Innovative Approaches in Water Decontamination: A Critical Analysis of Biomaterials, Nanocomposites, and Stimuli-Responsive Polymers for Effective Solutions. Journal of Environmental & Earth Sciences, 7(1), 92–102. https://doi.org/10.30564/jees.v7i1.7476

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