Biopolymeric Nanofibrous Materials for Environmental Remediation

Abstract

The present content gathers information regarding the use of nanofibrous materials fabricated out of biopolymers in environmental problems. Biopolymers are environment-friendly and nonhazardous in character. Various conventional methods have been employed so far to solve problems, such as water pollution, air contamination, and soil infertility. Membranes of different types, filtration systems, and various sorbents have been found useful in the removal of contaminants. Apart from all those, nanofibrous materials attain great importance due to their noncomparable high surface area, minute pore size, diameter in the nanorange, and good adsorptive property. Nanofibers can be fabricated out of diverse polymers through various techniques, such as electrospinning. The surface modifications, such as chemical grafting and oxygen plasma treatment induced functional group insertion, can be done, which imparts high potential in respective applications. The present review chapter describes about nanofiber fabrication technique, properties of the resultant nanofiber mat, and their importance in environmental remediation, such as removal of airborne and waterborne contaminants. © 2022 Scrivener Publishing LLC.