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Green Nanomaterials for Industrial Applications
- 1st Edition - September 29, 2021
- Editors: Uma Shanker, Manviri Rani, Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 2 3 2 9 6 - 5
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 2 3 6 2 2 - 2
Green Nanomaterials for Industrial Applications explores the applications of nanomaterials for a variety of industry sectors, along with their environmental impacts, lifecycle… Read more
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Request a sales quoteGreen Nanomaterials for Industrial Applications explores the applications of nanomaterials for a variety of industry sectors, along with their environmental impacts, lifecycle analysis, safety and sustainability. This book brings together the industrial applications of nanomaterials, covering new trends and challenges. Significant properties, safety and sustainability and environmental impacts of synthesis routes are also explored, as are major industrial applications, including agriculture, medicine, communications, construction, energy, and in the military. This book is an important information source for those in research and development who want to gain a greater understanding of how nanotechnology is being used to create cheaper, more efficient products.
Green nanomaterials have significant advantages including low cost, high efficiency, neutral environmental impact, and stability. Green Nanomaterials for Industrial Applications provides comprehensive information about green nanomaterials, their types, and methods for generation, characterization as well as their properties. Furthermore, this book also provides coverage of industrial scale fabrication methods for green nanomaterials and their applications for various industrial sectors at both experimental and theoretical models scales.
This book is an important reference source for materials scientists, engineers and environmental scientists who want to learn more about how sustainable nanomaterials are being used in a range of industrial applications.
- Explores industrial scale fabrication of green nanomaterials
- Assesses environmental, legal, health and safety aspects
- Discusses how green nanomaterials can be manufactured on an industrial scale
Materials scientists and engineers
- Cover
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Contributors
- Chapter 1: Recent technologies for modern and future industry
- Abstract
- Acknowledgment
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Green technologies for the synthesis of nanomaterials
- 3: Different methods of electrosynthesis
- 4: Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 2: Technological and economic barriers of industrial-scale production of nanocellulose
- Abstract
- 1: Nanocellulose and nomenclature
- 2: Raw materials
- 3: Nanocellulose applications
- 4: Technical considerations
- 5: Consistency
- 6: Economic considerations
- 7: Environmental considerations
- 8: Nanocellulose production at commercial scale
- 9: Final remarks
- References
- Chapter 3: Green biosynthesis of metallic nanoparticles and their future biomedical applications
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Biosynthesis and applications of AgNPs
- 3: Biosynthesis and applications of AuNPs
- 4: Biosynthesis and applications of ZnONPs
- 5: Biosynthesis and applications of IONPs
- 6: Conclusion and future prospects
- References
- Further reading
- Chapter 4: Biomedical applications of some green synthesized metal nanomaterials
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Synthesis of nanoparticles
- 3: Green synthesis route
- 4: Plant extracts-based GNP
- 5: Microorganism-based GNP
- 6: Safety concern
- 7: Future prospects
- References
- Chapter 5: Green biosynthesized metallic nanoparticles and future biomedical applications
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Green synthesis of metal nanoparticles from microorganisms
- 3: Phytomediated synthesis of nanoparticles
- 4: Application of nanoparticles in biomedical science
- 5: Drug delivery
- 6: Nanocarriers as drug delivery systems
- 7: Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 6: Applications of green nanomaterials in coatings
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Potential benefits for green synthesis of nanomaterials
- 3: Synthesis methods of green nanomaterials for coatings
- 4: Applications of green nanomaterials in various coatings industries
- 5: The limitations of nanomaterials in coatings and future prospects of green nanomaterials in industrial coating application
- References
- Chapter 7: Chitosan-based green nanomaterials for treatment of textile industry dyes
- Abstract
- Acknowledgments
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Treatment of textile dyes by chitosan-based nanocomposites
- 3: Conclusions and future recommendations
- References
- Chapter 8: Sustainable application of nanomaterial for finishing of textile material
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Textile finishing
- 3: Classification of textile finishes
- 4: Mechanical finishes
- 5: Chemical finishes
- 6: Functional textiles and functional finishes
- 7: Challenges of conventional textile finishing
- 8: Sustainable technology in textile finishing
- 9: Application of nanotechnology for sustainable textile finishing
- 10: Antimicrobial finish
- 11: Ultraviolet protection finish
- 12: Water and oil repellent finish
- 13: Flame-retardant finish
- 14: Finishing of cotton fabrics
- 15: Easy-care finish
- 16: Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 9: Nanomaterials in the cosmetics industry: A greener approach
- Abstract
- Graphical Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Portrayal of nanotechnology in cosmetics
- 3: Nanocarriers in cosmeceuticals
- 4: Green nanotechnology in cosmeceuticals
- 5: Green synthesis and applications of nanomaterials in the cosmetics industry
- 6: Applications of green ZnO NPs in cosmetics
- 7: Green synthesis of Ag NPs
- 8: Applications of green Ag NPs in cosmetics
- 9: Green synthesis of Au-NPs
- 10: Applications of green Au-NPs in cosmetics
- 11: Green synthesis of TiO2 NPs
- 12: Applications of TiO2-NPs in cosmetics
- 13: Other nanomaterials in cosmetics
- 14: Conclusions
- 15: Declarations
- References
- Chapter 10: Green nanomaterials as photocatalysts: Current trends
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Green nanomaterials: An overview
- 3: Mode of green nanomaterial synthesis
- 4: Biosynthesis of nanoparticles using microorganisms
- 5: Green microwave-assisted
- 6: Ionic liquid-based
- 7: Using plant extract
- 8: Types of nanoparticles
- 9: Photocatalysis: Mechanism and applications in respect to removal of contaminants
- 10: Green nanomaterials used as photocatalysts
- 11: Photocatalytic degradation of organic contaminants by green nanomaterials
- 12: Dye degradation using green nanomaterials
- 13: Pesticide degradation
- 14: Polyaromatic hydrocarbon degradation
- 15: Photocatalytic removal of inorganic contaminants
- 16: Conclusions and future scope
- References
- Further reading
- Chapter 11: Application of green nanomaterials in catalysis industry
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Green synthesis of metal and metal oxides
- 3: Applications of green nanomaterials in catalysis industry
- 4: Conclusions and future recommendations
- References
- Chapter 12: Waste-derived biochar/carbon for various environmental and energy applications
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Waste-derived carbon used for different applications
- 3: Waste derived carbon used as a catalyst
- 4: Electrode material for energy storing devices
- 5: Preparation approaches of biomass-derived carbon material
- 6: Pyrolysis
- 7: Physical activation
- 8: Chemical activation
- 9: Hydrothermal synthesis
- 10: Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 13: Green nanomaterials for environmental applications
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Green nanotechnology
- 3: Green nanomaterials
- 4: Green synthesis of nanomaterials
- 5: Green nanomaterials for environmental remediation
- 6: Nanoremediation
- 7: Future prospects
- 8: Conclusions
- References
- Further reading
- Chapter 14: Applications of green nanomaterials in electronic and electrical industries
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Synthetic methods of green nanoparticles
- 3: Applications of nanoparticles in electronics
- 4: Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 15: Biodegradable nanocomposites: Effective alternative of synthetic polymer in electronic industries
- Abstract
- Acknowledgments
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Biodegradable polymers in electronic applications
- 3: Application of bio-nanocomposite in electronic industries
- 4: Conclusions and future recommendations
- References
- Chapter 16: Potential of green nanoparticles for sensing and remediation of heavy metals from mining applications
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Nanotechnology v/s green nanotechnology
- 3: Heavy metal pollutant: Available forms and its effect on human health
- 4: Remediation technology to remove heavy metals from contaminated soils
- 5: Genetics of heavy metal tolerance in plants
- 6: Conclusion and future thrust
- References
- Chapter 17: Nanostructures encapsulated phase-change materials for sustained thermal energy storage in concrete
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Overview of energy storage
- 3: Latent heat storage (LHS)
- 4: Thermal energy storage (TES) system
- 5: Phase-change materials
- 6: Criteria of PCMs to be used for TES
- 7: Criteria of TES based on PCMs for building applications
- 8: Benefit of TES based on PCMs for buildings
- 9: Technology, development, and encapsulation
- 10: Nanomaterial-based PCMs and preparation methods
- 11: Interfacial polymerization
- 12: Sol–gel method
- 13: PCM incorporation procedures in concrete
- 14: Effect of PCMs on concrete properties
- 15: Effect of nanomaterials on enhanced TES of PCM
- 16: Applications of NE-PCMs in concrete
- 17: Concrete thermal energy storage with NE-PCMs
- 18: Environmental effect
- 19: Suggestions for future works
- 20: Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 18: Toxicity and safety assessment of green nanomaterials
- Abstract
- Acknowledgments
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Different nanoparticles with their toxic effects
- 3: Cytotoxicity extent
- 4: Trails of nanoparticle toxicity: Interaction between cells and nanoparticles
- 5: Greener approach for the synthesis of engineered nanoparticles: Reduces toxicity behavior
- 6: Focal points of official and regulatory enterprises
- 7: Conclusion and future scope
- References
- Chapter 19: Graphene oxide and carbon dots: Facile green route synthesis, characterization, and their potential biomedical applications
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Green synthesis of graphene oxide
- 3: Green synthesis of carbon dots
- 4: Characterization techniques of green synthesis of graphene oxide and carbon dots
- 5: Biomedical applications of biocompatible GO and CDs
- 6: Conclusion and future prospectives
- References
- Index
- No. of pages: 582
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Published: September 29, 2021
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Paperback ISBN: 9780128232965
- eBook ISBN: 9780128236222
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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.
Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Punjab, IndiaMR
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.
Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur, IndiaCM
Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain
Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain is an Adjunct Professor and Director of Laboratories at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), Newark, NJ, USA. His research focuses on the applications of nanotechnology and advanced materials, environmental management, analytical chemistry, and other various industries. He is a prolific author and editor for Elsevier, the American Chemical Society, the Royal Society of Chemistry, John Wiley & Sons, CRC Press, and Springer.
Affiliations and expertise
Adjunct Professor & Director of Laboratories, New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), Newark, NJ, USARead Green Nanomaterials for Industrial Applications on ScienceDirect