Metal Oxide Nanoparticles as Effective Adsorbents

Among the various environmental resources water is one of the most important commodities which require special attention. Pollution in general and water pollution in particular has attracted the attention of scientific workers the world over. Toxic heavy metals in treatment of wastewaters include mercury cadmium and lead is in particular concern. Exposure to these heavy metal ions leads to different toxic effects in the body including neurological renal disturbances liver damage hypertension itai-itai disease testicular atrophy emphysema inhibition of enzyme activity cell damage and etc.