Necessity of emergent materials development for air filtration to increase air quality

Air quality is a major public health issue globally. Air pollution is responsible for millions of premature deaths annually and can cause a range of health problems, including respiratory diseases. The need to develop emergent materials and new technologies to increase air quality offers a series of opportunities due to the benefits offered. Emerging materials can be used to create more efficient air filters, air quality monitoring sensors and catalysts to reduce emissions. This article summarizes the main legislative regulations for reducing pollution, as well as emerging materials that play a role in increasing air purity. The main methods of increasing air quality are highlighted: nanoremediation and nanofiltration, mentioning their main disadvantages.