Immobilized nanomaterials for arsenic removal in agricultural systems: a brief review

Authors

  • Corazón Giovanna Morales-Amaya Centro de Investigación en Química Aplicada. Enrique Reyna # 140, Col. San José de los Cerritos, Saltillo, Coahuila, México. CP. 25294
  • Pablo Daniel Astudillo-Sánchez Departamento de Ciencias Básicas y Aplicadas-Centro Universitario de Tonalá. Av. Nuevo Periférico Oriente, Tonalá, Jalisco, México. CP. 45425
  • Liliana Reynoso-Cuevas IxM-SECIHTI-Centro de Investigación en Materiales Avanzados. Calle CIMAV 110, Ejido Arroyo Seco, Durango, México. CP. 34147
  • Raúl Herrera-Mendoza Centro de Investigación en Química Aplicada. Enrique Reyna # 140, Col. San José de los Cerritos, Saltillo, Coahuila, México. CP. 25294
  • Samuel Alejandro Lozano Morales Centro de Investigación en Química Aplicada. Enrique Reyna # 140, Col. San José de los Cerritos, Saltillo, Coahuila, México. CP. 25294

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29312/remexca.v16i30.4056

Keywords:

immobilized nanomaterials, remediation of As, sustainable agriculture

Abstract

Arsenic contamination in agricultural soils and irrigation water poses a significant threat to crop productivity and food security. In response to this problem, the present review aimed to analyze the use of immobilized nanomaterials as a technological alternative for the efficient removal of arsenic contamination in agricultural systems. Recent studies on the application of nanomaterials, such as zero-valent iron nanoparticles, nanoclays, and metal oxides, immobilized in polymeric, ceramic, or natural matrices, were collected and evaluated. The methodology consisted of a documentary and comparative analysis of scientific research published in peer-reviewed journals, considering the parameters of adsorption capacity, removal mechanisms, optimal conditions, and efficiency in the field. The results indicated that the immobilized nanomaterials have greater stability, regenerative capacity, and lower leaching risk compared to traditional methods. In addition, successful cases were documented in Mexico, where their implementation reduced the concentration of arsenic contamination in soils and irrigation water by up to 70%. It is concluded that the use of immobilized nanomaterials is a viable and sustainable strategy for agricultural decontamination; nevertheless, more studies on their environmental impact and cost-benefit are still required for their large-scale application.

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2025-10-18

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Morales-Amaya, Corazón Giovanna, Pablo Daniel Astudillo-Sánchez, Liliana Reynoso-Cuevas, Raúl Herrera-Mendoza, and Samuel Alejandro Lozano Morales. 2025. “Immobilized Nanomaterials for Arsenic Removal in Agricultural Systems: A Brief Review”. Revista Mexicana De Ciencias Agrícolas 16 (30). México, ME:e4056. https://doi.org/10.29312/remexca.v16i30.4056.

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