Modern nanobiotechnologies for efficient detection and remediation of mercury
ISSN: 0260-2288
Article publication date: 24 October 2021
Issue publication date: 9 November 2021
Abstract
Purpose
This information will be useful in the selection of materials and technology for the detection and removal of mercury ions at a low cost and with high sensitivity and selectivity. The purpose of this study is to provide the useful information for selection of materials and technology to detect and remove the mercury ions from water with high sensitivity and selectivity. The purpose of this study is to provide the useful information for selection of materials and technology to detect and remove the mercury ions from water with high sensitivity and selectivity.
Design/methodology/approach
Different nano- and bio-materials allowed for the development of a variety of biosensors – colorimetric, chemiluminescent, electrochemical, whole-cell and aptasensors – are described. The materials used for their development also make it possible to use them in removing heavy metals, which are toxic contaminants, from environmental water samples.
Findings
This review focuses on different technologies, tools and materials for mercury (heavy metals) detection and remediation to environmental samples.
Originality/value
This review gives up-to-date and systemic information on modern nanotechnology methods for heavy metal detection. Different recognition molecules and nanomaterials have been discussed for remediation to water samples. The present review may provide valuable information to researchers regarding novel mercury ions detection sensors and encourage them for further research/development.
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Acknowledgements
The authors are thankful to the Indo-Russia Joint Research Program. The authors gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Department of Science and Technology, New Delhi, India (Letter no. #DST/INT/RUS/RSF/P-28/G). The comparative assessment of different analytical formats was implemented under the support of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation.
The study on colorimetric techniques was financially supported by the Russian Science Foundation (project # 19-44-02020).
Citation
Gaur, M.S., Yadav, R., Kushwah, M. and Berlina, A.N. (2021), "Modern nanobiotechnologies for efficient detection and remediation of mercury", Sensor Review, Vol. 41 No. 6, pp. 461-480. https://doi.org/10.1108/SR-12-2020-0290
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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