Environmental pollution is one of the biggest threats to ecosystems and
human health around the globe. Over the years, various methods have been
implemented for environmental remediation. However, these methods have their
limitations and urge the scientific community to find an effective alternate method. The
emergence of nanomaterials (NMs) offers tremendous potential for addressing these
pollution challenges and promoting sustainable development. Particularly, bioNMs
possess unique characteristics such as high surface area, catalytic activity, and
selectivity, which make them highly effective in removing contaminants and
monitoring environmental conditions. This chapter explores the synthesis of bioNMs
from various sources, characterization, their diverse applications in environmental
remediation such as water and soil treatment, and air purification. Furthermore, it
examines the challenges that need to be addressed and presents prospects for bioNMs
in the ongoing battle against environmental pollution.
Keywords: Air pollution, Bionanomaterial, Environmental remediation, Green NMs, Soil pollution, Wastewater management.
