Graphene-Derived Hybrid Micro/Nanofibers for Environmental Remediation

Abstract

The potential health risks that industrial pollutants pose to humans and aquatic life make their introduction into environmental matrices a serious concern. Since these pollutants cannot be eliminated by current cleanup techniques, new treatment strategies must be developed. Because of its distinct structure, physicochemical characteristics, and wide range of possible uses, graphene has garnered significant interest as a novel kind of two-dimensional nanostructure. Graphene and its derivative forms have been widely studied for environmental cleanup and pollution reduction, primarily because of their exceptional chemical stability, extensive surface area, rapid electron mobility, superior thermal conductivity, and two-dimensional structure. Graphene functionalization techniques produce unique derivatives like graphene oxide (GO), reduced GO (rGO), and functional rGO (frGO) for diverse applications. This chapter reviews the use of graphene-derived hybrid micro/nanofibers for environmental remediation. It describes their physical, structural, and chemical properties, focusing on sustainable manufacturing, end-of-life recycling, and environmental safety assessments.