This chapter aligns with Goals 12 and 13 by highlighting the importance of various MXene-based hybrid nanomaterial types in the elimination of heavy metals from wastewater.

This chapter aligns with UN SDG Goals 6 and 12 by improving waste treatment and resource efficiency in the oil and gas sector.

This chapter addresses global water scarcity by turning wastewater into a safe and reusable water source and promotes circular water systems.

This chapter provides a strategic blueprint for managing freshwater under climate stress and population growth. It supports long-term resilience through water‑scarcity indicators and technologies.

This chapter advances the UN SDG goals 11 and 12 by reviewing the economic importance of biodiversity and the services that it provides to the rest of the economy, then considering the policy options available for better conservation of biodiversity.

This chapter advances UN SDGs 12, 11, and 7 by explaining the links between renewable energy, water, and the environment, with the explicit goal of meeting sustainable development goals.

This chapter advances UN SDG goals 13 and 12 by addressing technologies that advance the detection of spills and protect marine ecology / environments as well as human health.

This chapter aligns with Goals 3 and 12 by emphasizing the development of sustainable materials and bio-inks, as well as 3D printing applications in medicine, food, and environmental science.

This chapter aligns with Goal 2: Zero Hunger and Goal 12: Responsible Consumption by considering plant-based meat alternatives as a sustainable approach to provide affordable and nutritious meat substitutes in a world with growing human consumption demands.