Inorganic pollution of water sources has created a need to develop efficacious removal technologies to ensure contaminant-free and clean water. Nanomaterials are increasingly explored to replace or enhance the performance of currently used decontamination technologies. Molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) stands out as promising 2D material which can selectively adsorb heavy metal ions (e.g., Hg2+ and Ag+) through strong Lewis acid and base soft−soft interactions with sulfur atoms in the MoS2. We will provide an overview on the current status of MoS2 for heavy metal removal, including promising opportunities and barriers for implementation. Specifically, effect of MoS2 material properties, mercuric removal mechanisms, and requirement for immobilizing MoS2 are discussed and optimized.

Multifunctional MoS<sub>2</sub>-supported nanocomposites for water decontamination

ACS Fall 2021

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Multifunctional MoS2-supported nanocomposites for water decontamination

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