Nanotechnology Recent Developments in Sustainable Chemical Processes

Abstract

Nanotechnology represents a rapid advancement of scientific and industrial innovation covers of many disciplines. This integration of nanomaterials and nanotechnology has made a breakthrough in the field of chemical engineering and resulted in providing nanotechnology enabled processes. This article reviews the most recent developments in the employ of nanotechnology for more sustainable and efficient chemical processes focusing on significant progress and current and future directions. However, the synergy of nanotechnology and chemical engineering has great promise in applying novel solutions to address key energy, environmental remediation and resource use hurdles. The power of this technique lies in a process of manipulation of matter on a very small scale, enabling researchers and engineers to unlock new material properties and improve process efficiency in ways never previously possible. Nanomaterials are transforming how we do chemistry—focusing on advanced catalysts, smart sensors and other tasks involved in chemical reactions, separations, and analysis. In this article, we explore the opportunities for greener synthesis routes, more selective catalysis, improved separation techniques and innovative pollution control and environmental monitoring that nanotechnology will provide. We will also detail emerging applications of nanomaterials in energy storage, conversion and conservation. We will highlight how these advancements help to make chemical processes and industries more sustainable, throughout.