1
|
Bouzayani B, Sanromán MÁ. Polymer-Supported Heterogeneous Fenton Catalysts for the Environmental Remediation of Wastewater. Molecules 2024; 29:2188. [PMID: 38792049 PMCID: PMC11124390 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29102188] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2024] [Revised: 04/26/2024] [Accepted: 05/03/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024] Open
Abstract
Materials based on polymer hydrogels have demonstrated potential as innovative Fenton catalysts for treating water. However, developing these polymer-supported catalysts with robust stability presents a significant challenge. This paper explores the development and application of polymer-supported heterogeneous Fenton catalysts for the environmental remediation of wastewater, emphasizing the enhancement of metal incorporation into catalysts for improved efficiency. The study begins with an introduction to the heterogeneous Fenton process and its relevance to wastewater treatment. It further delves into the specifics of polymer-supported heterogeneous Fenton catalysts, focusing on iron oxide, copper complexes/nanoparticles, and ruthenium as key components. The synthesis methods employed to prepare these catalysts are discussed, highlighting the innovative approaches to achieve substantial metal incorporation. Operational parameters such as catalyst dosage, pollutant concentration, and the effect of pH on the process efficiency are thoroughly examined. The catalytic performance is evaluated, providing insights into the effectiveness of these catalysts in degrading pollutants. Recent developments in the field are reviewed, showcasing advancements in catalyst design and application. The study also addresses the stability and reusability of polymer-supported heterogeneous Fenton catalysts, critical factors for their practical application in environmental remediation. Environmental applications are explored, demonstrating the potential of these catalysts in addressing various pollutants. The Conclusions offers future perspectives, underlining the ongoing challenges and opportunities in the field, and the importance of further research to enhance the efficacy and sustainability of polymer-supported heterogeneous Fenton catalysts for wastewater treatment.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Bakhta Bouzayani
- Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of the Solid State, Department of Chemical, University of Sfax, Sfax 3000, Tunisia;
- CINTECX, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Vigo, Campus As Lagoas-Marcosende, 36310 Vigo, Spain
| | - Maria Ángeles Sanromán
- CINTECX, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Vigo, Campus As Lagoas-Marcosende, 36310 Vigo, Spain
| |
Collapse
|
2
|
Zheng H, Lu H, Li S, Niu J, Leong YK, Zhang W, Lee DJ, Chang JS. Recent advances in electrospinning-nanofiber materials used in advanced oxidation processes for pollutant degradation. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2024; 344:123223. [PMID: 38158009 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2023.123223] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2023] [Revised: 12/11/2023] [Accepted: 12/22/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
Abstract
Electrospun nanofiber membranes have emerged as a novel catalyst, demonstrating exceptional efficacy in advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) for the degradation of organic pollutants. Their superior performance can be attributed to their substantial specific surface area, high porosity, ease of modification, rapid recovery, and unparalleled chemical stability. This paper aims to comprehensively explore the progressive applications and underlying mechanisms of electrospun nanofibers in AOPs, which include Fenton-like processes, photocatalysis, catalytic ozonation, and persulfate oxidation. A detailed discussion on the mechanism and efficiency of the catalytic process, which is influenced by the primary components of the electrospun catalyst, is presented. Additionally, the paper examines how concentration, viscosity, and molecular weight affect the characteristics of the spinning materials and seeks to provide a thorough understanding of electrospinning technology to enhance water treatment methods. The review proposes that electrospun nanofiber membranes hold significant potential for enhancing water treatment processes using advanced oxidation methods. This is attributed to their advantageous properties and the tunable nature of the electrospinning process, paving the way for advancements in water treatment through AOPs.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Heshan Zheng
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qiqihar University, Qiqihar, 161006, China
| | - Han Lu
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qiqihar University, Qiqihar, 161006, China
| | - Shuo Li
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qiqihar University, Qiqihar, 161006, China
| | - Junfeng Niu
- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, North China Electric Power University, Beijing, 102206, China
| | - Yoong Kit Leong
- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, Tunghai University, Taichung, 407, Taiwan; Research Center for Smart Sustainable Circular Economy, Tunghai University, Taichung, 407, Taiwan
| | - Wen Zhang
- John A. Reif, Jr. Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ, 07102, USA
| | - Duu-Jong Lee
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon Tang, Hong Kong
| | - Jo-Shu Chang
- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, Tunghai University, Taichung, 407, Taiwan; Research Center for Smart Sustainable Circular Economy, Tunghai University, Taichung, 407, Taiwan; Department of Chemical Engineering, National Cheng-Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan; Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Yuan Ze University, Chung-Li, Taiwan.
| |
Collapse
|
3
|
Wang MP, Li HH, Wu T, Xiao SJ, Liu GZ, Zhang L. Photosensitized covalent organic framework as a light-induced oxidase mimic for colorimetric detection of uric acid. LUMINESCENCE 2024; 39:e4713. [PMID: 38515291 DOI: 10.1002/bio.4713] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2023] [Revised: 01/26/2024] [Accepted: 02/16/2024] [Indexed: 03/23/2024]
Abstract
As large numbers of people are suffering from gout, an accurate, rapid, and sensitive method for the detection of gout biomarker, uric acid, is important for its effective control, diagnosis, and therapy. Although colorimetric detection methods based on uricase have been considered, they still have limitations as they produce toxic H2O2 and are expensive and not stable. Here, a novel uricase-free colorimetric method was developed for the sensitive and selective detection of uric acid based on the light-induced oxidase-mimicking activity of a new photosensitized covalent organic framework (COF) (2,4,6-trimethylpyridine-3,5-dicarbonitrile-4-[2-(4-formylphenyl)ethynyl]benzaldehyde COF [DCTP-EDA COF]). DCTP-EDA COF has a strong ability to harvest visible light, and it could catalyze the oxidation of 1,4-dioxane, 3,3',5,5'-tetramethylbenzidine under visible light irradiation to produce obvious color changes. With the addition of uric acid, however, the significant inhibition of the oxidase-mimicking activity of DCTP-EDA COF remarkably faded the color, and thus uric acid could be colorimetrically detected in the range of 2.0-150 μM with a limit of detection of 0.62 μM (3σ/K). Moreover, the present colorimetric method exhibited high selectivity; uric acid level in serum samples was successfully determined, and the recoveries ranged from 96.5% to 105.64%, suggesting the high accuracy of the present colorimetric method, which demonstrates great promise in clinical analysis.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Meng Ping Wang
- School of Chemistry and Material Science, East China University of Technology, Nanchang, China
| | - Hui Han Li
- School of Chemistry and Material Science, East China University of Technology, Nanchang, China
| | - Ting Wu
- School of Chemistry and Material Science, East China University of Technology, Nanchang, China
| | - Sai Jin Xiao
- School of Chemistry and Material Science, East China University of Technology, Nanchang, China
| | - Guang Zhou Liu
- School of Chemistry and Material Science, East China University of Technology, Nanchang, China
| | - Li Zhang
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
| |
Collapse
|
4
|
Zheng Z, Xu K, Lu F, Zhong B, You L, Xiong W, Tang T, Wang S. Magnetic covalent organic framework for the adsorption of silver nanoparticles and recycled as surface-enhanced Raman substrate and high-efficiency catalysts for 4-nitrophenol degradation. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:34636-34648. [PMID: 36515884 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-24720-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2022] [Accepted: 12/07/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
Abstract
A magnetic covalent organic framework Fe3O4@BM was prepared with melamine and 4-4'-biphenyldialdehyde as monomers and used as adsorbent for Ag NP removal. Fe3O4@BM was characterized by zeta potential analysis, transform infrared spectrometry, X-ray diffraction, thermogravimetric analysis, contact angle, and N2 adsorption-desorption. Fe3O4@BM possessed plentiful amino groups, positive potential, and rapid separation performance, making it a promising adsorbent for silver nanoparticles. The adsorption process followed the pseudo-second-order kinetic equation and Langmuir isotherm model. The maximum adsorption capacity of Ag NPs calculated by the Langmuir isotherm model was 544.9 mg/g. The adsorption product Fe3O4@BM@Ag could be recycled and efficiently catalyze the degradation of 4-nitrophenol within 6 min. Meanwhile, the recycled Fe3O4@BM@Ag could also be used as a surface-enhanced Raman substrate for DTNB detection, and the limit of detection of DTNB reached as low as 10-7 mol/L. This work prepared a promising adsorbent Fe3O4@BM for Ag NP adsorption and provided a sustainable approach for the recycling of the adsorption product Fe3O4@BM@Ag.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Zhijuan Zheng
- College of Biological Science and Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, 350116, China
| | - Ke Xu
- College of Biological Science and Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, 350116, China
| | - Feifei Lu
- Fujian Key Laboratory of Quality and Safety of Agri-Products, Institute of Agricultural Quality Standards and Testing Technology Research, Fujian Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Fuzhou, 350003, China
| | - Baohua Zhong
- College of Biological Science and Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, 350116, China
| | - Lijun You
- College of Biological Science and Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, 350116, China.
| | - Weijie Xiong
- College of Biological Science and Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, 350116, China
| | - Ting Tang
- College of Biological Science and Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, 350116, China
| | - Shaoyun Wang
- College of Biological Science and Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, 350116, China
| |
Collapse
|
5
|
Recent advances in removal of toxic elements from water using MOFs: A critical review. ARAB J CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.arabjc.2022.104319] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
|
6
|
Nitnavare R, Bhattacharya J, Thongmee S, Ghosh S. Photosynthetic microbes in nanobiotechnology: Applications and perspectives. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 841:156457. [PMID: 35662597 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.156457] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2022] [Revised: 05/28/2022] [Accepted: 05/31/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
Abstract
Photosynthetic microbes like brown algae, red algae, green-algae and blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) are utilized extensively for various commercial and industrial purposes. However, in recent time, their application has shifted to nanotechnology. The synthesis of metal nanoparticles using algal resources is known as Phyconanotechnology. Due to various advantages of the photosynthetic microbes such as presence of bioactive molecules, scalability, high metal uptake and cultivability, these microbes form ideal sources for nanoparticle synthesis. The green synthesis of nanoparticles is a non-toxic and environment-friendly alternative compared to other hazardous chemical and physical routes of synthesis. Several species of algae are explored for the fabrication of metal and metal oxide nanoparticles. Various physical characterization techniques collectively contribute in defining the surface morphology of nanoparticles and the existing functional groups for bioreduction and stability. A wide range of nanostructured metals like gold, silver, copper, zinc, iron, platinum and palladium are fabricated using algae and cyanobacteria. Due to the unique properties of the phycogenic nanoparticles, biocompatibility and safety aspects, all of these metal nanoparticles have their applications in facets like infection control, diagnosis, drug delivery, biosensing and bioremediation. Herein, the uniqueness of the phycogenic nanoparticles along with their distinctive antibacterial, antifungal, antibiofilm, algaecidal, antiviral, anticancer, antioxidant, antidiabetic, dye degradation, metal removal and catalytic properties are featured. Lastly, this work highlights the various challenges and future perspectives for further exploration of the biogenic metal nanoparticles for development of nanomedicine and environmental remediation in the coming years.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Rahul Nitnavare
- Division of Plant and Crop Sciences, School of Biosciences, University of Nottingham, Leicestershire LE12 5RD, United Kingdom; Department of Plant Sciences, Rothamsted Research, Harpenden, Hertfordshire AL5 2JQ, United Kingdom
| | - Joorie Bhattacharya
- International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics, Hyderabad 502324, Telangana, India; Department of Genetics, Osmania University, Hyderabad 500007, Telangana, India
| | - Sirikanjana Thongmee
- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Kasetsart University, Bangkok 10900, Thailand.
| | - Sougata Ghosh
- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Kasetsart University, Bangkok 10900, Thailand; Department of Microbiology, School of Science, RK University, Rajkot 360020, Gujarat, India.
| |
Collapse
|
7
|
Yaashikaa PR, Kumar PS. Fabrication and characterization of magnetic nanomaterials for the removal of toxic pollutants from water environment: A review. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 303:135067. [PMID: 35623434 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.135067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2022] [Revised: 05/11/2022] [Accepted: 05/20/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
Abstract
The success of any sustainable growth represents an advancement of novel approaches and new methodologies for managing any ecological concern. Magnetic nanoparticles have gained recent interest owing to their versatile properties such as controlled size, shape, quantum and surface effect, etc, and outcome in wastewater treatment and pollutant removal. Developments have progressed in synthesizing magnetic nanoparticles with the required size, shape and morphology, surface and chemical composition. Magnetic nanoparticles are target specific and inexpensive compared to conventional treatment techniques. This review insight into the synthesis of magnetic nanoparticles using physical, chemical, and biological methods. The biological method of synthesizing magnetic nanoparticles serves to be cost-effective, green process, and eco-friendly for various applications. Characterization studies of synthesized nanoparticles using TEM, XRD, SARS, SANS, DLS, etc are discussed in detail. Magnetic nanoparticles are widely utilized in recent research for removing organic and inorganic contaminants. It was found that the magnetic nanosorption approach together with redox reactions proves to be an effective and flexible mechanism for the removal of pollutants from waste effluents.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- P R Yaashikaa
- Department of Biotechnology, Saveetha School of Engineering, SIMATS, Chennai, 602105, India
| | - P Senthil Kumar
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering, Chennai, 603110, India; Centre of Excellence in Water Research (CEWAR), Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering, Chennai, 603110, India.
| |
Collapse
|
8
|
Green synthesis and characterization of Ag and Ag/Fe3O4 nanocomposites for antimicrobial effect and rhodamine- B dye degradation. J INDIAN CHEM SOC 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jics.2022.100575] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
|
9
|
Luo W, Luo K, Yang Y, Lin X, Li P, Wen Y. N-maleyl chitosan-supported palladium catalyst for Heck coupling reaction and reduction of 4-nitrophenol. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2022.129852] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
|
10
|
Ultrasound-assisted green synthesis of Urchin like palladium oxide nanoparticles using alginate and its photocatalytic application. INORG CHEM COMMUN 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.inoche.2022.109618] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
|
11
|
Novel in-situ synthesis of copper oxide nanoparticle in smart polymer microgel for catalytic reduction of methylene blue. J Mol Liq 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2022.119181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
|
12
|
Bugday N, Altin S, Yaşar S. Porous Carbon supported CoPd‐nanoparticles: High‐Performance Reduction Reaction of Nitrophenol. Appl Organomet Chem 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/aoc.6797] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Nesrin Bugday
- Faculty of Science and art, Department of Chemistry İnönü University Malatya Turkey
| | - Serdar Altin
- Faculty of Science and art, Department of Physics İnönü University Malatya Turkey
| | - Sedat Yaşar
- Faculty of Science and art, Department of Chemistry İnönü University Malatya Turkey
| |
Collapse
|
13
|
Mosaddegh Anis S, Habibullah Hashemi S, Nasri A, Sajjadi M, Eslamipanah M, Jaleh B. Decorated ZrO2 by Au nanoparticles as a potential nanocatalyst for the reduction of organic dyes in water. INORG CHEM COMMUN 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.inoche.2022.109489] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
|
14
|
Highly Efficient and Recyclable Au/Aniline-Pentamer-Based Electroactive Polyurea Catalyst for the Reduction of 4-Nitrophenol. Catal Letters 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s10562-021-03876-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
|
15
|
Amraei M, Farhadi S, Mohammadi-Gholami A. Ag nanoparticles supported on a magnetic NiFe 2O 4/MIL-101(Fe) metal–organic framework nanocomposite for the room temperature rapid catalytic reduction of nitrophenols and nitroanilines. NEW J CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1039/d2nj02089k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
Abstract
A novel Ag@NiFe2O4/MIL101(Fe) ternary magnetic nanocomposite was synthesized for the room temperature rapid catalytic reduction of nitrophenols and nitroanilines.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Mirshad Amraei
- Department of Chemistry, Lorestan University, Khorramabad, 68151-44316, Iran
| | - Saeed Farhadi
- Department of Chemistry, Lorestan University, Khorramabad, 68151-44316, Iran
| | | |
Collapse
|
16
|
Conversion of Plastic Waste into Supports for Nanostructured Heterogeneous Catalysts: Application in Environmental Remediation. SURFACES 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/surfaces5010002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
Abstract
Plastics are ubiquitous in our society and are used in many industries, such as packaging, electronics, the automotive industry, and medical and health sectors, and plastic waste is among the types of waste of higher environmental concern. The increase in the amount of plastic waste produced daily has increased environmental problems, such as pollution by micro-plastics, contamination of the food chain, biodiversity degradation and economic losses. The selective and efficient conversion of plastic waste for applications in environmental remediation, such as by obtaining composites, is a strategy of the scientific community for the recovery of plastic waste. The development of polymeric supports for efficient, sustainable, and low-cost heterogeneous catalysts for the treatment of organic/inorganic contaminants is highly desirable yet still a great challenge; this will be the main focus of this work. Common commercial polymers, like polystyrene, polypropylene, polyethylene therephthalate, polyethylene and polyvinyl chloride, are addressed herein, as are their main physicochemical properties, such as molecular mass, degree of crystallinity and others. Additionally, we discuss the environmental and health risks of plastic debris and the main recycling technologies as well as their issues and environmental impact. The use of nanomaterials raises concerns about toxicity and reinforces the need to apply supports; this means that the recycling of plastics in this way may tackle two issues. Finally, we dissert about the advances in turning plastic waste into support for nanocatalysts for environmental remediation, mainly metal and metal oxide nanoparticles.
Collapse
|
17
|
El-Ramady H, Abdalla N, Elbasiouny H, Elbehiry F, Elsakhawy T, Omara AED, Amer M, Bayoumi Y, Shalaby TA, Eid Y, Zia-Ur-Rehman M. Nano-biofortification of different crops to immune against COVID-19: A review. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2021; 222:112500. [PMID: 34274837 PMCID: PMC8270734 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2021.112500] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2021] [Revised: 06/30/2021] [Accepted: 07/05/2021] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
Abstract
Human health and its improvement are the main target of several studies related to medical, agricultural and industrial sciences. The human health is the primary conclusion of many studies. The improving of human health may include supplying the people with enough and safe nutrients against malnutrition to fight against multiple diseases like COVID-19. Biofortification is a process by which the edible plants can be enriched with essential nutrients for human health against malnutrition. After the great success of biofortification approach in the human struggle against malnutrition, a new biotechnological tool in enriching the crops with essential nutrients in the form of nanoparticles to supplement human diet with balanced diet is called nano-biofortification. Nano biofortification can be achieved by applying the nano particles of essential nutrients (e.g., Cu, Fe, Se and Zn) foliar or their nano-fertilizers in soils or waters. Not all essential nutrients for human nutrition can be biofortified in the nano-form using all edible plants but there are several obstacles prevent this approach. These stumbling blocks are increased due to COVID-19 and its problems including the global trade, global breakdown between countries, and global crisis of food production. The main target of this review was to evaluate the nano-biofortification process and its using against malnutrition as a new approach in the era of COVID-19. This review also opens many questions, which are needed to be answered like is nano-biofortification a promising solution against malnutrition? Is COVID-19 will increase the global crisis of malnutrition? What is the best method of applied nano-nutrients to achieve nano-biofortification? What are the challenges of nano-biofortification during and post of the COVID-19?
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Hassan El-Ramady
- Soil and Water Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Kafrelsheikh University, 33516 Kafr El-Sheikh, Egypt.
| | - Neama Abdalla
- Plant Biotechnology Department, Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology Division, National Research Center, 12622 Cairo, Egypt.
| | - Heba Elbasiouny
- Department of Environmental and Biological Sciences, Home Economy faculty, Al-Azhar University, 31732 Tanta, Egypt.
| | - Fathy Elbehiry
- Central Laboratory of Environmental Studies, Kafrelsheikh University, 33516 Kafr El-Sheikh, Egypt.
| | - Tamer Elsakhawy
- Agriculture Microbiology Department, Soil, Water and Environment Research Institute (SWERI), Sakha Agricultural Research Station, Agriculture Research Center (ARC), 33717 Kafr El-Sheikh, Egypt.
| | - Alaa El-Dein Omara
- Agriculture Microbiology Department, Soil, Water and Environment Research Institute (SWERI), Sakha Agricultural Research Station, Agriculture Research Center (ARC), 33717 Kafr El-Sheikh, Egypt.
| | - Megahed Amer
- Soils Improvement Department, Soils, Water and Environment Research Institute (SWERI), Sakha Station, Agricultural Research Center (ARC), 33717 Kafr El-Sheikh, Egypt.
| | - Yousry Bayoumi
- Horticulture Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Kafrelsheikh University, 33516 Kafr El-Sheikh, Egypt.
| | - Tarek A Shalaby
- Horticulture Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Kafrelsheikh University, 33516 Kafr El-Sheikh, Egypt.
| | - Yahya Eid
- Poultry Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Kafrelsheikh University, 33516 Kafr El-Sheikh, Egypt.
| | - Muhammad Zia-Ur-Rehman
- Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan.
| |
Collapse
|