ABSTRACT
"Nanotechnology for Environmental Management" is your gateway to the latest advancements in environmental science and technology. Edited by leading international scientists, this book delves into the diverse approaches and applications of nanomaterials and nanotechnologies, offering insights into their potential for environmental remediation, energy management, and sustainable development. Each chapter showcases cutting-edge innovations, making this book an essential reference for students, researchers, scientists, technicians, and professionals in environmental management and regulation.
Explore the promises and challenges of nanotechnology in addressing environmental issues, and gain valuable perspectives on the future of sustainable development. With its thorough examination of state-of-the-art nanotechnological solutions, "Nanotechnology for Environmental Management" is your indispensable guide to navigating the complexities of environmental science and technology.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part Section I|20 pages
Introductory
part Section II|43 pages
Soil/Land Remediation/Restoration and Waste Management
chapter Chapter 3|14 pages
Nanoadsorbents as a Cutting-edge Tool for Removal of Metal(loid)s from the Environment
chapter Chapter 4|15 pages
Nano-Technological Interventions for the Sustainable Management of Industrial Solid and Liquid Waste
part Section III|155 pages
Water and Wastewater Treatment/Remediation
chapter Chapter 8|23 pages
Functionalization of 3D Graphene-based Materials for Removal of Impurities from Water
chapter Chapter 9|20 pages
Biochar-based Nanocomposites: A Novel and Sustainable Solution to (Waste)Water Contamination
chapter Chapter 10|22 pages
Removal of Toxic Azo Dyes from Wastewater Using Multi-functional Biochar-based Nanocomposite
chapter Chapter 12|12 pages
Process Intensification of Fluoride-Containing Solution Using Nano-Adsorbent
part Section IV|40 pages
Agriculture
chapter Chapter 13|21 pages
Nanomaterials for Controlled and Targeted Delivery of Agrochemicals for Cleaner Environment
chapter Chapter 14|17 pages
Nano-Enabled Sensors and Probes for Plant Pathogen Detection and Disease Control in Sustainable Agriculture
part Section V|84 pages
Energy and Conservation
chapter Chapter 17|11 pages
Application of Nanoparticles to Control Microbial Biodeterioration of Concrete
part Section VI|48 pages
Toxicity and Risk