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Intro
Preface
Contents
About the Editors
Chapter 1: Fundamentals of Nanotechnology for Environmental Engineering
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Nanotopic Advances in Sustainable Resources and Materials
1.2.1 Agriculture and the Use of Water
1.2.2 Photovoltaics: Sustainable Energy System
1.2.3 Green Vehicles for Smart Infrastructure
1.2.4 Sustainable Water
1.2.5 Sustainable Agriculture
1.3 Innovation in Technology
1.4 Investment in R & D and Implementation
1.4.1 Efforts to Realize the Goal
1.4.2 Challenges for Sustainable Manufacturing Processes
1.5 Recent Successes and Paradigm Changes
1.6 Health and Environment
1.6.1 Nanojunctions for the Detection of Heavy Metal Ions
1.6.2 Inventories for Nanomaterials
1.6.3 Toxicological Methods with High-Throughput and Multiple Analyses
1.6.4 Particle Toxicity Mechanism and Basic Science
1.6.5 Nanomaterials with Well-Defined Properties
1.6.6 Assessment of Nanomaterials' Exposure
1.6.7 Nanomaterials' Unpredictable Biological Effects
1.6.8 Transport, Persistence, and Transformation of Nanomaterials
1.6.9 Biotransformation Processes: Analysis and Quantification
1.6.10 Nanomaterials Bioaccumulation Detection
1.6.11 Analysis of Biodegradation Mechanisms
1.6.12 Health and Environmental Concerns
1.6.13 Health and Environmental Benefits of Nanotechnology
1.7 Future Challenges
1.8 Conclusion
References
Chapter 2: Fundamental Aspects of Nanocomposite Materials for Environmental Protection and Remediation
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Environmental Hazards
2.2.1 Environmental Problems
2.2.2 Sources of Pollutants
2.2.2.1 Primary Pollutants
2.2.2.2 Secondary Pollutants
2.2.3 Types of Environmental Issues
2.3 Nanocomposites
2.4 Types of Nanocomposites
2.4.1 Metal Matrix Nanocomposites
2.4.2 Polymer Matrix Nanocomposites
2.4.3 Ceramic Matrix Nanocomposites
2.5 Properties of Nanocomposites
2.5.1 Mechanical Strength
2.5.2 Thermal Stability
2.5.3 Water Sensitivity
2.5.4 Toxicity
2.6 Environmental Remediation
2.6.1 Types of Remediation
2.6.1.1 Soil Remediation
2.6.1.2 Water Remediation
2.6.1.3 Air Remediation
2.6.2 Purpose and Importance of Remediation
2.7 Role of Nanocomposites in Environmental Remediation
2.8 Synthesis of Nanocomposites
2.8.1 Methods Involved in the Synthesis of Nanocomposites
2.8.2 Metal Nanocomposites
2.8.2.1 Ceramic Nanocomposites
2.8.2.2 Polymer Nanocomposites
2.9 Recent Advances and Developments
2.10 Future Prospects
2.11 Conclusion
References
Chapter 3: Nanotechnology for Sustainable Agriculture: Current Trends and Future Prospects
3.1 Introduction
3.1.1 Nanotechnology
3.1.1.1 Pioneers of Nanotechnology
3.1.1.2 History
3.1.2 Nanomaterials (NM)
3.1.2.1 Sources
3.1.2.2 Types of Nanomaterials
3.1.2.3 The Key Differences Between Nanomaterials and Bulk Materials
Preface
Contents
About the Editors
Chapter 1: Fundamentals of Nanotechnology for Environmental Engineering
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Nanotopic Advances in Sustainable Resources and Materials
1.2.1 Agriculture and the Use of Water
1.2.2 Photovoltaics: Sustainable Energy System
1.2.3 Green Vehicles for Smart Infrastructure
1.2.4 Sustainable Water
1.2.5 Sustainable Agriculture
1.3 Innovation in Technology
1.4 Investment in R & D and Implementation
1.4.1 Efforts to Realize the Goal
1.4.2 Challenges for Sustainable Manufacturing Processes
1.5 Recent Successes and Paradigm Changes
1.6 Health and Environment
1.6.1 Nanojunctions for the Detection of Heavy Metal Ions
1.6.2 Inventories for Nanomaterials
1.6.3 Toxicological Methods with High-Throughput and Multiple Analyses
1.6.4 Particle Toxicity Mechanism and Basic Science
1.6.5 Nanomaterials with Well-Defined Properties
1.6.6 Assessment of Nanomaterials' Exposure
1.6.7 Nanomaterials' Unpredictable Biological Effects
1.6.8 Transport, Persistence, and Transformation of Nanomaterials
1.6.9 Biotransformation Processes: Analysis and Quantification
1.6.10 Nanomaterials Bioaccumulation Detection
1.6.11 Analysis of Biodegradation Mechanisms
1.6.12 Health and Environmental Concerns
1.6.13 Health and Environmental Benefits of Nanotechnology
1.7 Future Challenges
1.8 Conclusion
References
Chapter 2: Fundamental Aspects of Nanocomposite Materials for Environmental Protection and Remediation
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Environmental Hazards
2.2.1 Environmental Problems
2.2.2 Sources of Pollutants
2.2.2.1 Primary Pollutants
2.2.2.2 Secondary Pollutants
2.2.3 Types of Environmental Issues
2.3 Nanocomposites
2.4 Types of Nanocomposites
2.4.1 Metal Matrix Nanocomposites
2.4.2 Polymer Matrix Nanocomposites
2.4.3 Ceramic Matrix Nanocomposites
2.5 Properties of Nanocomposites
2.5.1 Mechanical Strength
2.5.2 Thermal Stability
2.5.3 Water Sensitivity
2.5.4 Toxicity
2.6 Environmental Remediation
2.6.1 Types of Remediation
2.6.1.1 Soil Remediation
2.6.1.2 Water Remediation
2.6.1.3 Air Remediation
2.6.2 Purpose and Importance of Remediation
2.7 Role of Nanocomposites in Environmental Remediation
2.8 Synthesis of Nanocomposites
2.8.1 Methods Involved in the Synthesis of Nanocomposites
2.8.2 Metal Nanocomposites
2.8.2.1 Ceramic Nanocomposites
2.8.2.2 Polymer Nanocomposites
2.9 Recent Advances and Developments
2.10 Future Prospects
2.11 Conclusion
References
Chapter 3: Nanotechnology for Sustainable Agriculture: Current Trends and Future Prospects
3.1 Introduction
3.1.1 Nanotechnology
3.1.1.1 Pioneers of Nanotechnology
3.1.1.2 History
3.1.2 Nanomaterials (NM)
3.1.2.1 Sources
3.1.2.2 Types of Nanomaterials
3.1.2.3 The Key Differences Between Nanomaterials and Bulk Materials