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Green Nanomaterials for Energy and Environment

Protocols and Applications

  • 1st Edition - September 7, 2026
  • Latest edition
  • Editors: Kuruvilla Joseph, Manju Kurian, Meegle S. Mathew
  • Language: English

Green Nanomaterials for Energy and Environment: Protocols and Applications provides a comprehensive account of the various green protocols used for the synthesis of nanoma… Read more

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Description

Green Nanomaterials for Energy and Environment: Protocols and Applications provides a comprehensive account of the various green protocols used for the synthesis of nanomaterials, their characterization techniques, toxicity evaluation, and various applications in the field of energy and environment. The book covers the optimal experimental routes and mechanisms for the formation of benign nanoparticles and their use in energy conversion, storage, and environmental applications. Overall, the volume offers an extensive and comprehensive review of the preparation, properties, and prospective applications of green nanomaterials.

Green synthesis is considered a reliable, sustainable, and environmentally-friendly method for creating a variety of nanomaterials, including metal and metal oxide nanoparticles, hybrid materials, and bioinspired materials. Thus, green synthesis is regarded as a key strategy for reducing the negative environmental effects frequently linked to conventional nanoparticle synthesis methods used in both laboratory and industrial settings.

Key features

  • Provides an in-depth exploration of various green synthesis methods for nanomaterials and their environmental and energy applications
  • Covers the crucial area of how to employ green nanomaterial production processes at scale
  • Offers a comprehensive view of the most important applications of green nanomaterials, including water purification, solar energy harvesting, and energy storage

Readership

Researchers and post-graduate students working at the intersection of nanotechnology, sustainability, energy, and environmental science

Table of contents

Part 1. Synthesis and Characterization of Nanomaterial via Green Strategies

1. Green nanomaterials: cutting edge technology and multifaceted applications

2. An overview of the green synthesis methods for nanomaterials

3. Green synthesis strategies for metal-based nanoparticles and their potential applications

4. Recent progress in the green synthesis of nano metal oxides and their potential applications

5. Bioinspired green synthesis of nanomaterials

6. Green synthesis of nanomaterials from plant and animal biomass

7. Green synthesis of nanomaterials from microorganisms

8. Industrial waste as precursors of nanomaterial synthesis

Part 2. Applications of green nanomaterials

9. Green antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral smart coating materials

10. Green nanomaterials in textile industry

11. Green nanomaterials in Cosmetics-Recent progress and challenges

12. Green nanocatalysts for water treatment-Recent Progress and Present challenges

13. Progress of Green nanomaterials for CO2 Capture, Utilization and Conversion towards Deep Decarbonisation

14. Green Nanomaterials in photocatalytic/electrocatalytic Production of H2

15. Green nanomaterials-based electrode/electrolyte for fuel cells

16. Cutting-Edge Green nanomaterials in supercapacitors and flexible electronics

17. Green synthesis of nanomaterials for high performance batteries, approaches and challenges

18. Recent development of green nanomaterials in food packaging industry: Challenges and outlooks

19. Green synthesized nanomaterials as environmental chemical sensors

20. Water purification by green nanomaterials

21. Green Nanomaterials for Solar Energy Harvesting

22. Conclusion and future perspective

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: September 7, 2026
  • Language: English

About the editors

KJ

Kuruvilla Joseph

Kuruvilla Joseph is a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram, India. His research areas include nanomaterials and nanocomposites, polymer blends and composites, synthesis of polymers from natural resources, green materials and biocomposites, aging and degradation, and development of biosensors.

Affiliations and expertise
Outstanding Professor and Dean, Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology, India

MK

Manju Kurian

Prof. Manju Kurian is Principal and Professor of Chemistry at Mar Athanasius College, India. Her research focuses on oxide nanomaterials, carbon dots, nanocatalysis, energy conversion, and environmental engineering, with particular interest in developing advanced materials for catalytic and environmental applications. She has served as an Editorial Board Member of Nanostructures and Nano Objects (Elsevier) and has contributed extensively to the scientific literature through research articles, edited books, patents, and book chapters. Her work spans the design and application of nanomaterials for sustainable technologies and environmental solutions.

Affiliations and expertise
Professor, Postgraduate and Research Department of Chemistry, Mar Athanasius College, India

MM

Meegle S. Mathew

Dr Meegle S. Mathew is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Mar Athanasius College, India. Her research focuses on the development and application of functional nanomaterials for biomedical, energy, and environmental technologies. Her areas of expertise include nano-biophotonics, optical imaging, fluorescent nanoparticle-based biosensors and biomedical devices, polymer nanocomposites, photocatalysis, nanopriming, and photoreduction. She has conducted postdoctoral research on advanced nanomaterials and photocatalytic systems and has contributed to scholarly publications, edited volumes, book chapters, and intellectual property in these fields. Her work emphasizes the design of innovative nanomaterial-based solutions for healthcare, sustainable energy, and environmental applications.

Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor, Postgraduate and Research Department of Chemistry, Mar Athanasius College, India