
Green Functionalized Nanomaterials for Environmental Applications
- 1st Edition - August 20, 2021
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Editors: Uma Shanker, Manviri Rani, Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 2 3 1 3 7 - 1
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 2 3 6 1 5 - 4
Green nanomaterials are classed as nanomaterials with no environmentally harmful, toxic, properties. The photocatalysis of nanomaterials involves photo-conduction value in ef… Read more

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Request a sales quoteGreen nanomaterials are classed as nanomaterials with no environmentally harmful, toxic, properties. The photocatalysis of nanomaterials involves photo-conduction value in efficient removal/degradation of noxious pollutants. Green nanotechnology has objectives for the development of products and processes which are environmentally friendly, economically sustainable, safe, energy-efficient, and produce little waste or emissions. Such products and processes are based on renewable materials and/or have a low net impact on the environment. Green functionalized nanomaterials, formed by a combination of nanomaterials with natural materials or are derived through a green source, are the new trends in the remediation of pollutants in environmental industries. This has the effect of making photoactive nanomaterials work under UV/sunlight radiation in order to produce reactive radical species that rapidly remove pollutants by redox mechanism.
Green Functionalized Nanomaterials for Environmental Applications focuses on recent developments in the area of fabrication of green nanomaterials and their properties. It also looks at ways of lowering the risk of exposure of green functionalized nanomaterials. This needs to be pursued in the future for investigating and assessing health risks, which may be due to exposure to green nanomaterials. It is an important reference source for all those seeking to improve their understanding of how green functionalized nanomaterials are being used in a range of environmental applications, as well as considering potential toxicity implications.
- Highlights innovative industrial technologies for green functionalized nanomaterials
- Covers major fabrication techniques for sustainable functionalized nanomaterials
- Shows how sustainable functionalized nanomaterials are being developed for commercial applications
Materials scientists and engineers
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Contributors
- Section 1: Introduction to nanotechnology and green materials: Fundamentals
- Chapter 1: Nanotechnology and green materials: Introduction, fundamentals, and applications
- Abstract
- 1.1: Introduction
- 1.2: Nanomaterials
- 1.3: Green synthesis of nanomaterials
- 1.4: Application of green nanomaterials
- 1.5: Summary
- Chapter 2: Green functionalized nanomaterials: Fundamentals and future opportunities
- Abstract
- 2.1: Introduction
- 2.2: Classification of nanomaterials
- 2.3: Green technology
- 2.4: Functionalization of nanomaterials
- 2.5: Methods of functionalization of nanomaterials
- 2.6: Green synthesis of functionalized nanomaterials
- 2.7: The nanotechnology boom
- 2.8: Applications of functionalized nanomaterials
- 2.9: Coordination between applications and implications: A future opportunity
- 2.10: Future perspective
- 2.11: Conclusion
- Chapter 3: Green nanomaterials: An overview
- Abstract
- 3.1: Introduction
- 3.2: Types of green nanomaterials
- 3.3: Popular methods for generating green nanomaterials
- 3.4: Methods for characterization of green nanomaterials
- 3.5: Green nanomaterials used in various industries (Fig. 3.4)
- 3.6: Advantages of green nanomaterials over traditional nanomaterials
- 3.7: Environmental, health, and safety concerns of green nanomaterials
- 3.8: Future scope
- Section 2: Green approaches for nanotechnology
- Chapter 4: Green synthesis approaches for metallic and carbon nanostructures
- Abstract
- Acknowledgments
- 4.1: Green synthesis and applications: State of the art
- 4.2: Key components in nanoparticle formation
- 4.3: Advantages of green synthesis in relation to other methods
- 4.4: Biomolecules in the stabilization and reduction of metal ions
- 4.5: Green synthesis to obtain different carbon nanostructures
- 4.6: Future and perspective of green synthesis
- Chapter 5: Green approaches for nanotechnology
- Abstract
- Acknowledgment
- 5.1: Introduction
- 5.2: Synthesis of nanoparticles
- 5.3: The concept of sustainable and green chemistry
- 5.4: Green synthesis of nanoparticles
- 5.5: Collection and purification of biogenic NPs
- 5.6: Mechanism involved in the biogenic metal and metal oxide nanoparticle synthesis
- 5.7: Mechanism of action of biogenic NPs against pathogenic bacteria under aerobic and anaerobic conditions
- 5.8: Environmental applications of biogenic nanoparticles
- 5.9: Conclusions
- Chapter 6: Plant and bacteria mediated green synthesis of silver nanoparticles
- Abstract
- 6.1: Introduction
- 6.2: Significant properties exhibited by nanoparticles
- 6.3: Various methods used for the synthesis of silver nanoparticles
- 6.4: Algae-mediated nanoparticle synthesis
- 6.5: Fungi-mediated nanoparticle synthesis
- 6.6: Yeast-mediated nanoparticle synthesis
- 6.7: Bacteria-mediated nanoparticle synthesis
- 6.8: Actinomycetes-mediated nanoparticle synthesis
- 6.9: Conclusion and future recommendations
- Section 3: Recent technologies for modern and future industry
- Chapter 7: Applications of conventional and advanced technologies for phosphorus remediation from contaminated water
- Abstract
- Acknowledgments
- Disclaimer
- 7.1: Introduction
- 7.2: Methods of phosphate remediation and materials used
- 7.3: Types of adsorbents
- 7.4: Summary
- Chapter 8: Green nanomaterials and nanotechnology for the food industry
- Abstract
- 8.1: Introduction
- 8.2: Biopolymers used in food industries
- 8.3: Nanocarriers
- 8.4: Application of green nanotechnology in food industry
- 8.5: Packaging
- 8.6: Toxicity and safety
- 8.7: Conclusions and future perspectives
- Section 4: Advance materials in modern environmental industrial development
- Chapter 9: Modern applications and current status of green nanotechnology in environmental industry
- Abstract
- Graphical Abstract
- 9.1: Introduction
- 9.2: Renewable and natural sources of reducing agents
- 9.3: Remarkable environmental applications for green synthesis of nanoparticles
- 9.4: Advantages and harmful effects of green nanotechnology
- 9.5: Conclusion
- Chapter 10: Industrially viable electrochemical techniques for water treatment
- Abstract
- Acknowledgments
- 10.1: Introduction
- 10.2: Common techniques for industrial wastewater treatment
- 10.3: Potency of electrochemical technique in wastewater treatment
- 10.4: Conclusion
- Chapter 11: Advanced applications and current status of green nanotechnology in the environmental industry
- Abstract
- 11.1: Introduction
- 11.2: Green synthesis of nanomaterials
- 11.3: Advanced applications of green nanotechnology in the environmental industry
- 11.4: Conclusions and future recommendations
- Section 5: Modern applications and current status of green nanotechnology in environmental industry
- Chapter 12: Green nanomaterials for multifunctional textile finishes
- Abstract
- Acknowledgments
- 12.1: Introduction
- 12.2: Green nanomaterials in flame retardant textiles
- 12.3: Green nanomaterials in antimicrobial textiles
- 12.4: Green nanomaterials in UV protective textiles
- 12.5: Green nanomaterials in water repellent textiles
- 12.6: Green nanomaterials in antistatic textiles
- 12.7: Green nanomaterials in anticrease textiles
- 12.8: Conclusion
- Chapter 13: Green approaches for nanotechnology
- Abstract
- 13.1: An introduction to nanotechnology
- 13.2: What is green nanotechnology?
- 13.3: The role of green nanotechnology in environment
- 13.4: Green metal nanoparticles for wastewater treatment
- 13.5: The role of green nanotechnology in agriculture
- 13.6: The role of green nanotechnology in food and food processing
- 13.7: The role of green nanotechnology in energy
- 13.8: The role of green nanotechnology in biomedical science
- 13.9: The role of biopolymers in green nanotechnology
- 13.10: Advantages and disadvantages of green nanotechnology
- 13.11: Conclusions and the future of green nanotechnology
- Chapter 14: Next-generation nanomaterials for environmental industries: Prospects and challenges
- Abstract
- Acknowledgment
- 14.1: Introduction
- 14.2: Nanomaterials for construction industries
- 14.3: Nanomaterials for electronic industries
- 14.4: Nanomaterials for medicine
- 14.5: Nanomaterials for water
- 14.6: Nanomaterials for agriculture
- 14.7: Risk management and safety strategy
- 14.8: Future perspective
- Chapter 15: Biosynthesized transition metal oxide nanostructures for photocatalytic degradation of organic dyes
- Abstract
- Acknowledgments
- 15.1: Introduction
- 15.2: Biogenic synthesis of transition metal oxide nanostructures
- 15.3: Photocatalytic degradation of dyes over biosynthesized transition metal oxide nanostructures
- 15.4: Challenges and emerging opportunities
- 15.5: Conclusions
- Chapter 16: Sustainable green nanomaterials for potential development in environmental industries
- Abstract
- 16.1: Introduction: Sustainable green nanomaterials
- 16.2: Sustainable green nanomaterials for potential application in environmental industries
- 16.3: Conclusions
- Section 6: Environmental impacts and life cycle analysis of green nanomaterials
- Chapter 17: Environmental impact and life cycle analysis of green nanomaterials
- Abstract
- Acknowledgments
- 17.1: Introduction
- 17.2: Concept of life cycle analysis
- 17.3: Life cycle analysis of green nanomaterials
- 17.4: Ongoing challenges and future prospects for life cycle analysis of green nanomaterials
- 17.5: Conclusion
- Section 7: Environmental, legal, health and safety issues of green nanomaterials
- Chapter 18: Updates on health and safety aspects of green nanomaterials
- Abstract
- 18.1: Introduction
- 18.2: Preparation of nanomaterials
- 18.3: Generation of green nanomaterials
- 18.4: Types of green nanomaterials
- 18.5: Health aspects
- 18.6: Assessing the hazard
- 18.7: Safety aspects
- 18.8: Controlling the hazard
- 18.9: Assessing the risk
- 18.10: Regulation
- 18.11: Conclusion and future recommendations
- Chapter 19: Environmental, legal, health, and safety issues of green nanomaterials
- Abstract
- Acknowledgments
- 19.1: Introduction
- 19.2: Green nanotechnology
- 19.3: Environmental impact of green nanomaterials
- 19.4: Various legal aspects related to green nanomaterials
- 19.5: Health and safety issues related to green nanomaterials
- 19.6: Various safety precaution steps taken related to green nanomaterials
- 19.7: Conclusion and future scope
- Index
- Edition: 1
- Published: August 20, 2021
- No. of pages (Paperback): 622
- No. of pages (eBook): 622
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780128231371
- eBook ISBN: 9780128236154
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Uma Shanker
Dr. Uma Shanker is an Associate Professor, in the Department of Chemistry, B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar, Punjab, India. His research interests include green nanotechnology, environmental remediation and organic chemistry. Dr. Shanker has been featured amongst the top 2% of the scientists around the globe, as per the report of Stanford University USA and Elsevier.
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Manviri Rani
Dr. Manviri Rani is an Assistant Professor at Department of Chemistry, Malaviya National Institute of Technology, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. Her research interests include green nanotechnology, environmental nanotechnology and analytical chemistry. Dr. Rani has been featured amongst the top 2% of the scientists around the globe, as per the report of Stanford University USA and Elsevier.
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Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain
Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain is an Adjunct Professor and Director of Laboratories in the Department of Chemistry & Environmental Sciences at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), Newark, New Jersey, United States. His research is focused on the applications of nanotechnology and advanced materials, environmental management, analytical chemistry, and other industries. Dr. Hussain is the author of numerous papers in peer-reviewed journals as well as a prolific author and editor in his research areas. He has published with Elsevier, the American Chemical Society, the Royal Society of Chemistry, John Wiley & Sons, CRC Press, and Springer.