Sustainable Mesoporous Material for Environmental Remediation and Advanced Medicinal Applications
Hojjat Tayefi, Masoud Salehipour, Shahla Rezaei, Mehdi Mogharabi-Manzari
Mesoporous materials have gained significant attention in recent years due to their unique structural properties, such as high surface area, tunable pore sizes, and robust chemical stability. This paper explores the development of sustainable mesoporous materials and their dual applications in environmental remediation and advanced medicine. In environmental contexts, these materials are demonstrated to effectively adsorb pollutants, degrade hazardous substances, and facilitate catalytic processes for water and air purification. In medicinal applications, their biocompatibility, controlled drug delivery capabilities, and potential for diagnostic imaging offer promising advancements in targeted therapies and regenerative medicine. By utilizing eco-friendly synthesis methods and renewable resources, this research highlights the potential of mesoporous materials as sustainable solutions to global environmental and healthcare challenges. Through a multidisciplinary approach, the study underscores the transformative role of mesoporous materials in fostering sustainable development across diverse scientific and industrial sectors.
Keywords
Mesoporous Materials, Environmental Remediation, Drug Delivery, Nanoparticles, Controlled Release
Published online 3/20/2025, 15 pages
Citation: Hojjat Tayefi, Masoud Salehipour, Shahla Rezaei, Mehdi Mogharabi-Manzari, Sustainable Mesoporous Material for Environmental Remediation and Advanced Medicinal Applications, Materials Research Foundations, Vol. 173, pp 145-159, 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21741/9781644903452-6
Part of the book on Mesoporous Materials
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