Non-functionalized Iron Oxide Raspberry-shaped Nanostructures as Promising Tools for Viral and Bacterial Disinfection of Wastewaters

Key Points

• Disinfection of wastewater is significantly enhanced using iron oxide nanostructures that target viruses and bacteria.
• The effectiveness of these nanostructures showed up to 85% reduction in microbial load within 30 minutes.
• Analysis of iron oxide nanostructures explores their potential for wastewater treatment, targeting viral and bacterial pathogens.
• Highlights the promise of non-functionalized nanostructures in environmental sanitation; further validation in larger systems is needed.