Nanocomposites for Membranes and Environmental Remediation Applications
- 1st Edition - June 19, 2026
- Latest edition
- Authors: N. M. Nurazzi, Mohd Ridhwan Adam, M. S. Samsudin
- Language: English
Nanocomposites for Membranes and Environmental Remediation Applications delves into the transformative potential of nanomaterials, shedding light on their theoretical founda… Read more
Description
Description
Nanocomposites for Membranes and Environmental Remediation Applications delves into the transformative potential of nanomaterials, shedding light on their theoretical foundations, chemistry, and practical uses. The book examines both synthetic and naturally sourced nanomaterials, detailing their processing techniques, such as modification and synthesis, and their applications in creating high-performance composites for sustainable membranes. With its comprehensive approach, the text integrates case studies that explore nanocomposite design, materials selection, and characterization, alongside their role in environmental remediation. These studies demonstrate the innovative synergy between nanotechnology and sustainability, positioning the book as an essential resource for advancing this cutting-edge field.
Beyond these foundational insights, the book discusses the versatility of nanomaterial resources and their influence on product innovation. It concludes by addressing critical challenges, environmental implications, and future prospects for nanocomposites in sustainable applications. Ideal for researchers, postgraduate students, engineers, and policymakers, this book serves as a guide for pioneering sustainable practices and shaping eco-friendly technologies.
Beyond these foundational insights, the book discusses the versatility of nanomaterial resources and their influence on product innovation. It concludes by addressing critical challenges, environmental implications, and future prospects for nanocomposites in sustainable applications. Ideal for researchers, postgraduate students, engineers, and policymakers, this book serves as a guide for pioneering sustainable practices and shaping eco-friendly technologies.
Key features
Key features
- Covers materials selection, design solutions, innovative synthesis and modification techniques, structural analysis, and performance
- Includes case studies on membrane applications for addressing issues related to toxic gases, water contaminants, and water treatment
- Presents cutting-edge research on the utilization of biomass-based nanocomposites for environmental remediation
- Emphasizes understanding and predicting the behavior of nanocomposites within environmental systems
- Showcases various approaches that integrate lifecycle analysis and risk assessment methodologies, providing a holistic framework for assessing their impact on various aspects of society and the environment
Readership
Readership
Academic and industrial researchers, materials scientists and engineers, manufacturers, and all those working on the development of sustainable nanocomposites for environmental remediation applications
Table of contents
Table of contents
1. Classification and Chemistry of Sustainable Nanomaterials
2. Synthetization and Modification of Bio-based Nanomaterials
3. Emerging Biomass-based Nanocomposites for Toxic Gases Filtration
4. Plant-based Nano Hybrid Nanocomposites for Heavy Metals Removal
5. Development of Sustainable Nanocomposites for Highly Effective Catalysis and Antimicrobial Activity
6. Biomass-derived Nanocomposites for Enhanced Photocatalytic Pollutant Degradation
7. Nanomaterials Incorporation for Fouling Mitigation in Nanocomposite Membranes: A Critical Review
8. Nanocomposite-based Membranes for Seawater Treatment Applications
9. Organic-based Nanomaterials and their Incorporation in Composite Membranes for Organic Solvent and Water Purification: A Review
10. The Application of Nanocomposite Electrolyte Membranes for Energy Production
11. Present Perspectives and Future Prospects for Nanocomposites in the Environment
12. The Impact of Nanocomposites on the Environment: Ecological Concerns and Toxicity Perspectives
13. Unravelling the Fate of Nanocomposites in Environmental Systems: A Modelling Approach
14. Integrating Lifecycle and Risk Assessment for Evaluating Nanotechnology Opportunities and Risks
15. Fate, Transport and Behavior of Nanocomposites in Environmental Dynamics
2. Synthetization and Modification of Bio-based Nanomaterials
3. Emerging Biomass-based Nanocomposites for Toxic Gases Filtration
4. Plant-based Nano Hybrid Nanocomposites for Heavy Metals Removal
5. Development of Sustainable Nanocomposites for Highly Effective Catalysis and Antimicrobial Activity
6. Biomass-derived Nanocomposites for Enhanced Photocatalytic Pollutant Degradation
7. Nanomaterials Incorporation for Fouling Mitigation in Nanocomposite Membranes: A Critical Review
8. Nanocomposite-based Membranes for Seawater Treatment Applications
9. Organic-based Nanomaterials and their Incorporation in Composite Membranes for Organic Solvent and Water Purification: A Review
10. The Application of Nanocomposite Electrolyte Membranes for Energy Production
11. Present Perspectives and Future Prospects for Nanocomposites in the Environment
12. The Impact of Nanocomposites on the Environment: Ecological Concerns and Toxicity Perspectives
13. Unravelling the Fate of Nanocomposites in Environmental Systems: A Modelling Approach
14. Integrating Lifecycle and Risk Assessment for Evaluating Nanotechnology Opportunities and Risks
15. Fate, Transport and Behavior of Nanocomposites in Environmental Dynamics
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: June 19, 2026
- Language: English
About the authors
About the authors
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N. M. Nurazzi
N. M. Nurazzi is a senior lecturer at the School of Industrial Technology, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia. Before joining the Universiti Sains Malaysia he was a Post-Doctoral Fellow at the Centre for Defence Foundation Studies, National Defence University of Malaysia, under a Newton Research Grant to study the “Role of Intermolecular Interaction in Conductive Polymer Wrapped MWCNT as Organophosphate Sensing Material Structure”. He obtained BSc. and MSc. in Polymer Technology from the Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) in 2011 and 2014, respectively. In 2018, he was awarded a PhD from Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) in Materials Engineering under the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia scholarship. His main research interests are polymer composites and natural fibre composites. To date, he has authored and co-authored over 200 publications, including 100 journal papers, 4 books and 50 book chapters.
Affiliations and expertise
Bioresource Technology Division, School of Industrial Technology, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, MalaysiaMA
Mohd Ridhwan Adam
Mohd Ridhwan Adam currently holds the position of Senior Lecturer at the School of Chemical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia. He completed his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Skudai. His academic journey encompassed a focus on Chemical Science, with his bachelor’s and master’s degrees earned from Universiti Sains Malaysia in 2010 and 2014, respectively. Previously, he was engaged in a significant project centered around remediating ammonia-contaminated effluent. This project notably involved the innovation of an adsorptive ceramic membrane derived from natural zeolite. Additionally, he played an integral role in an industrial collaborative effort, which entailed treating industrial effluent using an integrated UF-RO membrane system. Owing to his extensive expertise in this domain, he has been an active participant in numerous local and international conferences. Throughout his academic pursuits, he achieved remarkable milestones, including distinctions such as the best presenter compliment at conferences, recognition at exhibitions, and multiple awards at both university and national levels. His profound proficiency in the scope of wastewater treatment serves as a focal element in his contribution to the authorship of this book.
Affiliations and expertise
Senior Lecturer, School of Chemical Sciences, Universiti Sains MalaysiaMS
M. S. Samsudin
Mohd Saiful Samsudin (S. M. Saiful) is a senior lecturer in the School of Industrial Technology, at the Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia. Before joining the Universiti Sains Malaysia he was a Post-Doctoral Fellow at the Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, Malaysia. He obtained his (BSc.) in Environmental Science from the Universiti Putra Malaysia in 2010, then went on to achieve his (MSc.) from the Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) in 2014 under the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia scholarship. In 2019, he was awarded his PhD from the Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA) in Environmental Analysis and Modeling under the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia scholarship. His main research interests include data analytics and modeling techniques to investigate how environmental factors affect water quality, air quality, and environmental ecosystems.
Affiliations and expertise
Environmental Technology Division, School of Industrial Technology, Universiti Sains Malaysia