OICC Press Journal of Nanostructure in Chemistry 2193-8865 6 2 (June 2016) 2016 04 05 Porous and chelated nanostructured multifunctional materials: recoverable and reusable sorbents for extraction of metal ions and catalysts for diverse organic reactions 10.1007/s40097-016-0190-5 EN Parul Pant Hansraj College, University of Delhi, Delhi, IN Ritu Bansal Sri Venkateswara College, University of Delhi, Delhi, IN Shikha Gulati Sri Venkateswara College, University of Delhi, Delhi, IN Sanjay Kumar Sri Venkateswara College, University of Delhi, Delhi, IN Rishi Kodwani Sri Venkateswara College, University of Delhi, Delhi, IN Journal Article 2016 04 05 Abstract This review article gives an insight into recent developments in chelating agents modified nanostructures in metal extraction and catalysis. The ability of functionalization by anchoring specific functional groups on the surface of nanostructures makes it possible to synthesize different types of desired chelated nanostructures for their use as catalysts and metal ion scavengers. Keeping these aspects in outlook this review emphasizes mainly on the synthesis of chelating agent functionalized nanostructures and their applications in the field of metal ion extraction and catalysis. The review article provides comprehensive information about the work that has been done in the past 5 years in the field of metal ion extraction and catalysis using chelating agent modified nanoparticles.