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    Quantum Catalysis for the Removal and Recovery of Metal Ions in Textile Effluents
    (Springer, Singapore, 2026) Sana Nisar, Naseem Ahmad, Arshad Iqbal, Nafees Ahmad
    Quantum catalysis has emerged as an adapting approach for the removal and recovery of metal ions from textile effluents, addressing both environmental pollution and resource recovery challenges. The excellent properties of quantum nanomaterial, include high surface area, quantum confinement effects, and tunable electronic structures. Quantum catalysts exhibit exceptional efficiency in adsorbing, reducing, and recovering toxic metal ions like chromium, cadmium, lead and arsenic from wastewater. Advanced quantum catalytic systems, including quantum dots, single-atom catalysts, and hybrid nanocomposites, facilitate the degradation of a wide range of contaminants and the simultaneous recovery of valuable metal ions through redox reactions and photocatalytic mechanisms. This chapter highlights the innovative potential of quantum catalysis in the removal of metal ions from textile effluent, emphasizing its dual role in environmental remediation and sustainable resource utilization. By integrating cutting-edge nanotechnology with wastewater management, quantum catalysis offers a promising pathway to mitigate the environmental impact of the textile industry while promoting circular economy principles.
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    Quantum-Catalyst Materials for Wastewater Remediation
    (Springer, Singapore, 2026) Sabeeha Jabeen, Naseem Ahmad, Abdul Hakeem Anwer, Abdelbaki Benamor, Nafees Ahmad
    The advancement of materials science, energy production, chemical synthesis, and environmental remediation are driven by the quantum catalysts. The selectivity and catalytic efficiency of the quantum catalysts are driven by their distinctive properties, i.e., high surface-to-volume ratio and quantum confinement. Numerous quantum catalysts, such as 2D materials and quantum dots, have proven exceptional efficiency in environmental remediation, particularly for wastewater remediation. Numerous organic contaminants, heavy metals, medications, personal care products, and fertilizers can all be broken down and removed from wastewater by the quantum catalysts. The efficient mineralization of these pollutants is facilitated by the capacity of quantum catalysts to generate Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS). This chapter highlights the distinct physicochemical characteristics of quantum nanomaterials, which are used for the degradation of wastewater contaminants because of their nanoscale size and tunable electronic structure. The mechanisms and future prospects of quantum catalysts in wastewater are also explained, emphasizing their capacity to effectively and sustainably address the wastewater issues around the globe.