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Water is a vital source for every living organism, and it is very much concerned that it is getting depleted in both surface and groundwater. In the present scenario, the waste from both point and non-point sources increases, thereby increasing pollutants’ levels in the water. It is very much needed to this hour that the removal of pollutants with an efficient process could be cost-effective. Many processes have been used to remove pollutants such as activated carbon, limestone, clay, alumina, and silica gel. However, our view mainly focuses on activated carbon. This chapter gives a brief view of the nanoparticle role in enhancing activated carbon efficiency to remove both inorganic and organic pollutants. Discussion includes the current use of activated carbon or modified granular activated carbon (GAC), various nanoparticles, and their combination in wastewater treatment. A significant analysis of the literature is presented, giving weightage on recent advances that may lead to the more complete and feasible use of AC to remove pollutants (both organic and inorganic) from polluted water. |
