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Application of MXenes for emerging contaminant removal and water purification: a revolutionary approach

Environmental Sustainability 2026
Savan K Raj, Prem P. Sharma, Dominika Bury, Agnieszka Jastrzębska, Vaibhav Kulshrestha

Summary

MXene nanomaterials demonstrate strong adsorption and removal capabilities for a broad range of emerging water contaminants, including micro- and nano-plastics, heavy metals, pharmaceuticals, and PFAS. This review highlights MXenes as a promising next-generation water purification technology capable of simultaneously addressing multiple co-occurring pollutants in microplastic-contaminated water systems.

Emerging water contaminants, including dyes, heavy metals, pharmaceuticals, per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), and micro- and nano-plastics, pose critical challenges for environmental sustainability and human health.

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