Authors: Ajay Kumar Dash, Ipsita Pradhan
Abstract: Nano-enabled microbial bioreactors are emerging as an innovative approach for sustainable water purification, combining the catalytic versatility of microbes with the high surface area, reactivity, and functional properties of nanomaterials. These hybrid systems are designed to enhance the degradation, adsorption, and transformation of organic pollutants, heavy metals, and pathogens in contaminated water sources. Nanoparticles act as catalysts, redox mediators, or structural supports, accelerating microbial metabolic processes and facilitating electron transfer in bioreactors. This synergistic relationship significantly improves pollutant removal efficiency, reduces treatment time, and enhances system stability. As global freshwater resources face escalating pollution and scarcity, nano-enabled microbial bioreactors offer a scalable and eco-friendly solution that bridges the gap between advanced nanotechnology and traditional biological wastewater treatment. This article explores their working principles, applications, environmental benefits, and future prospects
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.16842310
