Revolutionizing bioremediation: Advances in zeolite-based nanocomposites

•Zeolite-based materials are versatile and can be used as adsorbents, catalysts, and microbial carriers.•Zeolite-based biomaterials have potential applications for the bio-removal of emerging pollutants.•Zeolite incorporation into biopolymers can improve surface properties and stability.•Zeolite can adsorb pollutants and facilitate their degradation or transformation by microorganisms.