Advanced Photocatalysis TechniquesAdsorption and biosorption for pollutant removalNanoparticles: synthesis and applications

Lun Pan, Z. Wang

2026.3.5Nature Water

DOI: 10.1038/s44221-026-00604-1

Abstract

A nanocarbon aerogel embedded with a photochemical phenol–quinone redox pair achieves continuous, high-yield recovery of gold and other precious metal ions from wastewater, offering a scalable and sustainable alternative.

Citation format

PAN, Lun; WANG, Z. Reclaiming precious metals from waste under light. Nature Water, 2026, 4(3): 275–276.