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Table of Contents
Intro
Preface
Contents
Editors and Contributors
1 Overview of the Major Types of Nanomaterials Used for Environmental and Energy Applications: Challenges and Prospects
1 Introduction
2 Nanomaterials: Definition, Properties, Classification, and Applications
2.1 Applications of Nanomaterials
2.2 Nanotechnology and the Environment
2.3 Nanomaterials for Electrochemical Applications
2.4 Nanomaterials for Environmental Applications
3 Merits and Demerits of the Use of Nanomaterials in Energy and Environment Applications
4 Nanomaterials' Limitations and Future Prospects
5 Conclusions
References
2 Graphene and Its Derivatives for Desalination Membrane and Environmental Applications
1 Introduction
2 A Brief Overview on Graphene Fabrication Methods
3 Graphene Properties
4 Applications
4.1 Energy and Environment Applications
4.2 Desalination Membranes
4.3 Photocatalysis
4.4 Other Potential Applications
5 Conclusion
References
3 An Impact of Nanotechnology for Water Treatment Process
1 Introduction
2 Nanotechnology
3 Noble Metal Nanoparticles
4 Removal of Contaminants
4.1 Contaminants Removed by Nanoadsorbents
4.2 Removal of Mercury Contaminants
5 Water Treatment
5.1 Groundwater Treatment
5.2 Water Treatment Using Nanomaterials as Adsorbents
6 Nanocomposites in Water Treatment
7 Nanocomposites of Organic Supports
8 Emerging Methods
8.1 Using Activated Carbon (AC)
8.2 Using Biologically Activated Carbon (BAC)
9 Toxic Potential of CNTs
10 Conclusion
References
4 Adoption of the Green Energy Technology for the Mitigation of Greenhouse Gas Emission: Embracing the Goals of the Paris Agreement
1 Introduction
1.1 "is the Mean Temperature of the Ground in Any Way Influenced by the Presence of Heat-Absorbing Gases in the Atmosphere?"-Svante Arrhenius, 1896
1.2 Greenhouse Gases?
1.3 Greenhouse Gas Properties
2 Greenhouse Gas Emission Calculation
2.1 Atmospheric Lifetime
2.2 Carbon Dioxide-Equivalents Calculation
3 Greenhouse Gas Levels' Rising Trends
3.1 The Permanence of Uncertainties
4 Major Gases and Their Emission Sources
5 Mitigating Greenhouse Gas Emissions
5.1 Construction
5.2 Transportation
5.3 Agriculture
5.4 Energy Sector
5.5 Industrial and Manufacturing Sector
6 Nano-Revolution: Advancements and Applications of Nanotechnology
6.1 Gases (Carbon and Methane)
6.2 Nanoparticle Innovations: Revolutionizing Clean Energy Production and Boosting Efficiency
7 Conclusion
References
5 Prospects of Alcohols with Nanoparticles as an Alternative & Renewable Automotive Engine Fuels
1 Introduction
2 Rationale Behind the Present Study
3 Engine Emissions
3.1 Unburned Hydrocarbons
3.2 Carbon Monoxide Emission (CO)
3.3 Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx)
3.4 Oxides of Sulfur
3.5 Particulates
4 Global Warming and Carbon Dioxide Emission
Preface
Contents
Editors and Contributors
1 Overview of the Major Types of Nanomaterials Used for Environmental and Energy Applications: Challenges and Prospects
1 Introduction
2 Nanomaterials: Definition, Properties, Classification, and Applications
2.1 Applications of Nanomaterials
2.2 Nanotechnology and the Environment
2.3 Nanomaterials for Electrochemical Applications
2.4 Nanomaterials for Environmental Applications
3 Merits and Demerits of the Use of Nanomaterials in Energy and Environment Applications
4 Nanomaterials' Limitations and Future Prospects
5 Conclusions
References
2 Graphene and Its Derivatives for Desalination Membrane and Environmental Applications
1 Introduction
2 A Brief Overview on Graphene Fabrication Methods
3 Graphene Properties
4 Applications
4.1 Energy and Environment Applications
4.2 Desalination Membranes
4.3 Photocatalysis
4.4 Other Potential Applications
5 Conclusion
References
3 An Impact of Nanotechnology for Water Treatment Process
1 Introduction
2 Nanotechnology
3 Noble Metal Nanoparticles
4 Removal of Contaminants
4.1 Contaminants Removed by Nanoadsorbents
4.2 Removal of Mercury Contaminants
5 Water Treatment
5.1 Groundwater Treatment
5.2 Water Treatment Using Nanomaterials as Adsorbents
6 Nanocomposites in Water Treatment
7 Nanocomposites of Organic Supports
8 Emerging Methods
8.1 Using Activated Carbon (AC)
8.2 Using Biologically Activated Carbon (BAC)
9 Toxic Potential of CNTs
10 Conclusion
References
4 Adoption of the Green Energy Technology for the Mitigation of Greenhouse Gas Emission: Embracing the Goals of the Paris Agreement
1 Introduction
1.1 "is the Mean Temperature of the Ground in Any Way Influenced by the Presence of Heat-Absorbing Gases in the Atmosphere?"-Svante Arrhenius, 1896
1.2 Greenhouse Gases?
1.3 Greenhouse Gas Properties
2 Greenhouse Gas Emission Calculation
2.1 Atmospheric Lifetime
2.2 Carbon Dioxide-Equivalents Calculation
3 Greenhouse Gas Levels' Rising Trends
3.1 The Permanence of Uncertainties
4 Major Gases and Their Emission Sources
5 Mitigating Greenhouse Gas Emissions
5.1 Construction
5.2 Transportation
5.3 Agriculture
5.4 Energy Sector
5.5 Industrial and Manufacturing Sector
6 Nano-Revolution: Advancements and Applications of Nanotechnology
6.1 Gases (Carbon and Methane)
6.2 Nanoparticle Innovations: Revolutionizing Clean Energy Production and Boosting Efficiency
7 Conclusion
References
5 Prospects of Alcohols with Nanoparticles as an Alternative & Renewable Automotive Engine Fuels
1 Introduction
2 Rationale Behind the Present Study
3 Engine Emissions
3.1 Unburned Hydrocarbons
3.2 Carbon Monoxide Emission (CO)
3.3 Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx)
3.4 Oxides of Sulfur
3.5 Particulates
4 Global Warming and Carbon Dioxide Emission