Nanomaterial-based catalysts for the degradation of endocrine-disrupting chemicals-A way forward to environmental remediation

Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) in water sources are receiving global attention due to their toxicity, persistence, and bioaccumulation. Moreover, conventional wastewater treatment methods are not effective enough for their removal. Therefore, new alternative methods such as advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) have been presented as suitable alternatives; however, the search for novel catalysts to optimize the degradation performance of EDCs continues. In this regard, nanomaterial-based catalysts are able to efficiently capture visible light, generate and effectively use electron/holes, and inhibit their recombination for achieving enhanced performances. In this review, we summarize and discuss the recent advances in nanocatalysts used for the degradation of EDCs. Recent studies have demonstrated the relevance of nanomaterial-based catalysts for wastewater remediation; however, current challenges must be considered to suggest further research directions oriented to its potential use in real water samples.

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The use of nanomaterial-based catalysts for the degradation of endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) has gained attention for their potential in wastewater remediation. However, challenges remain in applying these catalysts to real water samples, indicating the need for further research in this area.