Applications of Carbon Nanotubes in Pesticide Removal

Document Type : Review Article

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Department of Chemistry, Institute for Advanced Studies in Basic Sciences (IASBS), Zanjan, Iran

10.22128/mch.2025.2042

Abstract

  Pesticides are vital for protecting crops, but their overuse has led to serious environmental and health concerns. Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) have emerged as promising tools for removing these pollutants due to their large surface area, strong adsorption capacity, and unique structural properties. Compared to activated carbon and graphene oxide, CNTs exhibit higher adsorption capacities and faster kinetics for pesticide removal due to their larger surface area, stronger π–π interactions, and tunable surface chemistry. This review highlights how CNTs—particularly when functionalized or combined with other materials—can effectively capture and detect pesticide residues. It also explores recent advances, challenges like toxicity and cost, and the need for safer, more sustainable applications. As research progresses, CNTs could play a key role in cleaner, more responsible agriculture.

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Applications of Carbon Nanotubes in Pesticide Removal

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Materials Chemistry Horizons
Volume 4, Issue 1
March 2025
Pages 1-15

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  • Receive Date: 23 April 2025
  • Revise Date: 26 May 2025
  • Accept Date: 20 June 2025

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