Abstract:
Wastewater management has been considered as a major environmental issue due to rapid industrialization, increasing population, and limitations of traditional treatment approaches. To address the issue, microbial biotechnology has emerged as an environmentally safe and sustainable solution for wastewater treatment. It employs the usage of a variety of microorganisms to facilitate the degradation of pollutants and reduce the energy demands in comparison to traditionally used methods. Meanwhile, advancements in microbial biotechnology like usage of consortia, its integration with nanotechnology inform of nanomaterial-assisted biodegradation, and enzyme-immobilized nanoparticles, and use of other molecular tools, further enhanced the adaptability and efficacy of these processes. The unique properties of nanomaterial’s, like a large surface area to volume ratio, extraordinary catalytic and adsorption potential, make them the best candidate for the degradation of organic and inorganic pollutants, and removal of heavy metals. Microbe-mediated biosynthesis of nanoparticles offers an eco-friendly and cost-effective alternative, contributing to the sustainability of these technologies for wastewater remediation. However, the toxicity of nanoparticles, their environmental hazards, legislative barriers, and limited scalability still exist. So, the future directions should be focused on the synthesis of biodegradable nanomaterial’s, the improvement of green synthesis technologies, and the integration of artificial intelligence to monitor and optimize the processes in real-time. Overcoming these challenges is essential for the large-scale deployment of bio-nanotechnology, paving the way for next-generation wastewater treatment systems that are both efficient and environmentally responsible.
Page(s):
47-47
DOI:
DOI not available
Published:
Journal: 1st International Conference on "Recent Advances in Green Biotechnology and Climate Resilience", September 15-16, 2025, Volume: 1, Issue: 1, Year: 2025