Authors: Rajesh Gowda
Abstract: The global escalation in industrial activities has led to an alarming surge in environmental pollution, affecting ecosystems and public health. Industrial effluents, laden with toxic heavy metals, organic dyes, hydrocarbons, and gaseous pollutants, have outpaced the efficacy of traditional remediation techniques. In this context, microbial nanotechnology—a multidisciplinary approach combining microbiology and nanoscience—has emerged as a promising and sustainable strategy for pollution control. This review explores the green synthesis of nanoparticles by environmental microbes and their potential applications in mitigating industrial pollution. The discussion spans the mechanisms of pollutant degradation, the advantages of microbial-nanoparticle hybrids, and their performance in real-world settings such as wastewater treatment, air purification, and soil remediation. The review further evaluates the ecological implications, challenges in scale-up, and prospects of integrating microbial nanotechnology in industrial decontamination frameworks. By leveraging the synergistic capabilities of microbes and nanomaterials, this innovative field offers scalable and eco-friendly solutions to pressing environmental challenges.
DOI: http://doi.org/10.61137/ijsret.vol.8.issue6.573
