NanoRem (Taking Nanotechnological Remediation Processes from Lab Scale to End User Applications for the Restoration of a Clean Environment) was a research project, funded through the European Commission’s Seventh Framework Programme. NanoRem focused on facilitating practical, safe, economic and exploitable nanotechnology for in situ remediation of polluted soil and groundwater.This was being undertaken in parallel with developing a comprehensive understanding of the environmental risk-benefit for the use of nanoparticles (NPs), market demand, overall sustainability, and stakeholder perceptions.

The project was designed to unlock the potential of nanoremediation processes from laboratory scale to end user applications and so support both the appropriate use of nanotechnology in restoring land and water resources and the development of the knowledge-based economy at a world leading level for the benefit of a wide range of users in the EU environmental sector. 

NanoRem Bulletins

Twelve bulletins from the NanoRem project have been published.

NanoRem 1 - Nanotechnology for Contaminated Land Remediation – Possibilities and Future Trends Resulting from the NanoRem Project (2016)

NanoRem Bulletin #1 provides an overview of NanoRem, its aims, structure and the main generic results. This overview provides links to other NanoRem outputs where a greater depth of detail can be found. Download the bulletin here >>NanoRem Bulletin #1

NanoRem 2 - Appropriate Use of Nanoremediation in Contaminated Land Management (2017)

NanoRem Bulletin #2 summarises the appropriate use of nanoremediation technologies for treating contaminated soil and groundwater. Download the bulletin here >>NanoRem Bulletin #2

NanoRem 3 - Generalised Guideline for Application of Nanoremediation (2017)

NanoRem Bulletin #3 summarises one of the NanoRem outputs - “Generalised Guideline for Application of Nanoremediation”. Download the bulletin here >>NanoRem Bulletin #3

NanoRem 4 - A Guide to Nanoparticles for the Remediation of Contaminated Sites (2016)

NanoRem Bulletin #4 provides a guide to different types of NPs used within the NanoRem project, looking at their production and properties, and separates them into two broad classes: i) nano zero-valent iron (nZVI) and ii) non-ZVI and composite NPs. Download the bulletin here >>NanoRem Bulletin #4

NanoRem 5 - Development and Application of Analytical Methods for Monitoring Nanoparticles in Remediation (2017)

NanoRem Bulletin #5 describes the development and application of a range of analytical methods for in situ measurement and detection of nanoparticles in remediation. Download the bulletin here >>NanoRem Bulletin #5

NanoRem 6 - Forecasting Nanoparticle Transport in Support of In Situ Groundwater Remediation (2017)

NanoRem Bulletin #6 describes how numerical tools can support the various stages of the design, implementation and evaluation of a nanoremediation. Download the bulletin here >>NanoRem Bulletin #6

NanoRem 7 - NanoRem Pilot Site – Spolchemie I, Czech Republic: Nanoscale Zero-valent Iron Remediation of Chlorinated Hydrocarbons (2017)

NanoRem Bulletin #7 describes a remediation pilot study using nanoscale zero-valent iron to treat groundwater contaminated with chlorinated hydrocarbons. Download the bulletin here >>NanoRem Bulletin #7

NanoRem 8 - NanoRem Pilot Site – Spolchemie II, Czech Republic: Remediation of BTEX Compounds Using Nano-Goethite (2017)

NanoRem Bulletin #8 describes a remediation pilot study using an iron oxide nanoparticle to treat groundwater contaminated with BTEX compounds. Download the bulletin here >>NanoRem Bulletin #8

NanoRem 9 - NanoRem Pilot Site – Solvay, Switzerland: Nanoscale Zero-valent Iron Remediation of Chlorinated Solvents (2017)

NanoRem Bulletin #9 describes a pilot study to evaluate the nanoscale zero-valent iron remediation of chlorinated solvents in groundwater. Download the bulletin here >>NanoRem Bulletin #9

NanoRem 10 - NanoRem Pilot Site – Balassagyarmat, Hungary: In Situ Groundwater Remediation Using Carbo-Iron^® Nanoparticles (2017)

NanoRem Bulletin #10 describes a remediation pilot study using Carbo-Iron® nanoparticles to treat groundwater contaminated with chlorinated hydrocarbons. Download the bulletin here >>NanoRem Bulletin #10

NanoRem 11 - NanoRem Pilot Site – Neot Hovav, Israel: Transport of Iron Nanoparticles in Fractured Chalk (2017)

NanoRem Bulletin #11 describes a pilot study which investigated the transport of iron nanoparticles in fractured chalk. Download the bulletin here >>NanoRem Bulletin #11

NanoRem 12 - NanoRem Pilot Site – Nitrastur, Spain: Remediation of Arsenic in Groundwater Using Nanoscale Zero-valent Iron (2017)

NanoRem Bulletin #12 describes a pilot study to evaluate the nanoscale zero-valent iron remediation of arsenic in groundwater. Download the bulletin here >>NanoRem Bulletin #12

For further information about the project visit the NanoRem Project Website