Themed collection Nanocircular Economy
Leveraging engineered nanomaterials to support material circularity
There are numerous opportunities for nanomaterials and nanotechnology to support circular economy adoption. In this perspective, we present the important role engineered nanomaterials can play in advancing the circularity of bulk composite materials.
Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2024,11, 2885-2893
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4EN00110A
Electrified CO2 valorization in emerging nanotechnologies: a technical analysis of gas feedstock purity and nanomaterials in electrocatalytic and bio-electrocatalytic CO2 conversion
This perspective illuminates the crucial need to consider gas feedstock purity and source when designing new electrified CO2 conversion nanomaterials.
Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2024,11, 1770-1783
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EN00912B
Sustainable synthesis: natural processes shaping the nanocircular economy
This perspective aims to shed light on the transformative potential of sustainable synthesis in guiding the transition towards circular economy conceptions in the nanotechnology domain.
Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2024,11, 688-707
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EN00973D
Recycling of non-product outputs containing rare elements originating in nanomaterial syntheses
Recycling of non-product outputs containing substantial amounts of rare elements originating in nanomaterial syntheses is relatively attractive as rare elements tend to be more valuable than abundant elements.
Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2024,11, 684-687
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EN00795B
Magnetically recyclable nanophotocatalysts in photocatalysis-involving processes for organic pollutant removal from wastewater: current status and perspectives
The critical review covers the applications, associated mechanisms, challenges, and prospects of magnetically recyclable nanophotocatalysts in photocatalysis-related processes.
Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2024,11, 1784-1816
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EN00906H
Recycling and repurposing of waste carbon nanofiber polymers: a critical review
Carbon nanofibers are a class of lightweight, high-performance composite materials.
Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2024,11, 1394-1411
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EN00784G
A design-phase Environmental Safe-and-Sustainable-by-Design Categorization Tool for the Development and Innovation of Nano-enabled Advanced Materials (AdMaCat)
Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4EN00068D
Composite materials based on halloysite clay nanotubes and cellulose from Posidonia oceanica sea balls: from films to geopolymers
The combination of natural halloysite nanotubes and cellulose recovered from egagropili is effective to fabricate composite films and geopolymers promising for packaging and building applications, respectively.
Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2024,11, 1508-1520
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EN00879G
Selective metal recovery by mucin: turning gold from wastewater into a peroxymonosulfate-activated catalyst
This study explores mucin's ability to selectively recover gold (Au) from metal wastewater. The Au, in the form of a nanoparticle, was utilized in peroxymonosulfate activation for the degradation of bisphenol A.
Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2024,11, 1487-1498
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EN00699A
Toward environmentally favorable nano-sensing by production of reusable gold nanoparticles from gold nano-waste: life cycle and nanocircular economy implications
This study aids in the identification of environmentally friendly and sustainable applications of gold nanoparticles.
Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2024,11, 1499-1507
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EN00505D
About this collection
Guest Edited by Leanne Gilbertson (Duke University, US) and Peter Vikesland (Virginia Tech, US) this collection addresses the Nanocircular Economy. Read more about the Nanocircular Economy in their Editorial: https://doi.org/10.1039/D2EN90005J