Intro; Preface; Food, Agriculture and Water; Medicine, Energy and Pollutants; Contents; Contributors; About the Editors; Chapter 1: An Introduction to Nanomaterials; 1.1 Introduction and Historical Background; 1.2 The Nanoworld; 1.2.1 Lotus Leaves (Self Cleaning); 1.2.2 Gecko Feet (Adhesive Materials); 1.3 Nanomaterials; 1.3.1 Definitions; 1.3.2 Classifications; 1.3.2.1 Classification of Nanomaterials Based on Their Origin; 1.3.2.2 Classification of Nanomaterials Based on Chemical Composition; 1.3.2.3 Classification of Nanomaterials Based on Dimensionality; 1.3.2.3.1 Zero-Dimensional (0-D)

1.3.2.3.2 One-Dimensional (1-D)1.3.2.3.3 Two-Dimensional (2-D); 1.3.2.3.4 Three-Dimensional (3-D); 1.3.3 Structure of Nanomaterials; 1.4 Properties: The Physics at the Nanoscale; 1.4.1 Confinement Effect; 1.4.2 Surface Effects; 1.4.2.1 The Fraction of Atoms at the Surface; 1.4.2.2 Surface Structure Changes; 1.4.2.3 Increasing of Surface Energy and Tension; 1.4.3 Thermal Properties; 1.4.4 Optical Properties; 1.4.5 Magnetic Properties; 1.4.5.1 Nanocrystalline Soft Magnetic Alloys; 1.4.5.2 Superparamagnetism; 1.4.5.3 Magnetic Fluids: Ferrofluids; 1.5 Nanomaterials Synthesis Procedures

1.5.1 Bottom-Up Procedures1.5.2 Top-Down Procedures; 1.6 Applications; 1.6.1 Energy; 1.6.2 Environment; 1.6.3 Nanomedicine; 1.6.4 Sensors; 1.6.5 Nanoelectronics; 1.6.6 Food Industry; 1.6.7 Textile Industry; 1.6.8 Agriculture; 1.7 Conclusion; References; Chapter 2: Nano-food Technology and Nutrition; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Developments in Nano-food Technology; 2.3 Nano-food Products and Nutrition; 2.4 Marketing of Nano-food Products; 2.5 Safety of Nano-food Technology; 2.6 Packaging of Nano-food Products; 2.7 Conclusion; References

Chapter 3: Nanoparticles for Heavy Metal Removal from Drinking Water3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Synthesis of Engineered Nanoparticles; 3.3 Traditional Drinking Water Purification; 3.3.1 Suspended Solids; 3.3.2 Dissolved Species; 3.3.3 Disinfection; 3.4 Implementation of Nanoparticles in Water Treatment; 3.5 Removal of Heavy Metals; 3.5.1 Mechanisms; 3.5.2 Evaluation Methodology; 3.5.3 Kinetics; 3.5.4 Categories; 3.5.4.1 Divalent Cations; 3.5.4.1.1 Lead; 3.5.4.1.2 Cadmium; 3.5.4.1.3 Nickel; 3.5.4.1.4 Mercury; 3.5.4.2 High-Valent Ions; 3.5.4.2.1 Chromium; 3.5.4.2.2 Molybdenum; 3.5.4.2.3 Selenium

3.5.4.2.4 Uranium3.5.4.3 Oxy-Ionic Species; 3.5.4.3.1 Arsenic; 3.5.4.3.2 Antimony; 3.6 Technical and Economic Aspects; 3.7 Environmental Issues; 3.7.1 Leaching Behavior; 3.7.2 Fate in Soil and Aquatic Systems; 3.8 Conclusions; References; Chapter 4: Nanobiosensors for Detection of Micropollutants; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Nanobiosensors; 4.2.1 Mechanism and Structure; 4.2.2 Classification; 4.2.3 Nanomaterials; 4.3 Nanomaterials for Biosensing; 4.3.1 Nanoparticles Based Biosensors; 4.3.2 Nanotubes Based Biosensors; 4.3.3 Nanowires Based Biosensors; 4.3.4 Bionanomaterials Based Biosensors