Recent advances in the removal of emerging pollutant tetracycline using green nanomaterials: An eco-friendly mitigation approach

• Published in: International journal of environmental science and technology (Tehran) Vol. 22; no. 6; pp. 5129 - 5142
• Main Authors: Venkatesan, L. S., Sathishkumar, P.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Berlin/Heidelberg Springer Berlin Heidelberg 01.03.2025
• Subjects: adsorption; Aquatic Pollution; carcinogenicity; Earth and Environmental Science; ecosystems; Ecotoxicology; Environment; Environmental Chemistry; environmental fate; Environmental Science and Engineering; metabolites; nanomaterials; photocatalysis; pollutants; pollution; Review; Soil Science & Conservation; species; teratogenicity; tetracycline; Waste Water Technology; Water Management; Water Pollution Control; water treatment; Ecofriendly; Water pollution; Pollutants degradation; Green nanomaterials; Pharmaceutical active compounds; Tetracycline
• ISSN: 1735-1472; 1735-2630
• DOI: 10.1007/s13762-024-06163-w

Antibiotics have emerged as significant environmental pollutants due to their environmental persistence and detrimental effects on non-targeted species. Among these, tetracycline is a prevalent organic pollutant known for its adverse ecological and health impacts. The release of tetracycline and its metabolites into the environment has been associated with potential carcinogenic, teratogenic, and hormonal effects in humans. Numerous research groups have been explored eco-friendly and effective methods for removing or detoxifying the tetracycline and its metabolite from water compartments using green nanomaterials. Despite their potential, till date there is currently no comprehensive review on this subject. This review aims to highlights the existing efficient green nanomaterials-based treatment techniques for tetracycline removal. Green-based nanomaterials such as Bio-CdS, CeO 2 NPs, FeNPs, FR-MoS 2, nFe 3 O 4, NiFeNPs, rGO/MnNPs, TiO 2 /AuNPs, ZnO/SnO 2 , ZnO-CNFTD and ZrO 2 NPs have demonstrated remarkable efficacy in tetracycline removal through various mechanisms like adsorption, photocatalytic degradation, and Fenton-like reactions. Addressing these challenges will pave the way for the practical application of nanotechnology-based solutions in environmental pollution management and support sustainable approaches to water treatment and ecosystem protection.