Nanomaterials: Synthesis, Characterization, Hazards and Safety

1st Edition - February 16, 2021
Editors: Muhammad Bilal Tahir, Muhammad Sagir, Abdullah M. Asiri
Language: English
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Nanomaterials: Synthesis, Characterization, Hazards and Safety explains the fundamental properties of nanomaterials, covering their types and classifications. The book includes methods of preparation and characterization of nanostructured materials. It explains the principles and fundamentals of nanomaterials, with information on both pure and composite-based materials with e nanostructures, outlines the latest developments and advances in nanomaterials, and highlights toxic effects and protection. This book is designed to appeal to a wide readership of academic and industrial researchers, focusing on nanotechnology and nanomaterials, sustainable chemistry, energy conversion and storage, nanotechnology, chemical engineering, environmental protection, optoelectronics, sensors, and surface and interface science.

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Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
Contributors
Introduction
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Nanomaterial characterization
3: Consideration and needs for hazards assessment
4: Hazards and risk assessment strategies for nanoparticles exposures
5: Safety evaluation
6: Conclusion
Chapter 1: History and development of nanomaterials
Abstract
Acknowledgment
1: Introduction and historical background
2: Differences between nanomaterials and bulk materials
3: Nano, from its beginning to the present
4: Defining the nano-dimension
5: Physical chemistry of nanoparticles
6: Structure of nanoparticles
7: Synthetic methods for nanomaterials synthesis
8: Conclusions
Chapter 2: Sources of nanomaterials
Abstract
1: Natural sources
2: Environmental nanoparticles and colloids
3: Volcanic eruption and ash
4: Desert sources of nanoparticles
5: Biological nanoparticles
6: Synthetically produced nanoparticles
7: Gas phase methods
8: Liquid phase methods
Chapter 3: Types and classification of nanomaterials
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Classification of nanomaterials
3: Morphology
4: Techniques used for morphological characterization
5: Composition
6: Uniformity and agglomeration state
7: Conclusion
Chapter 4: Fabrication strategies for functionalized nanomaterials
Abstract
Acknowledgments
Conflict of interest
1: Introduction
2: Construction of functional materials
3: Inorganic component
4: Fabrication art of nanoscale functional materials
5: Concluding remarks and perspectives
Chapter 5: Characterization and physicochemical properties of nanomaterials
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Nano-materials: History, use and types
3: Synthesis of nanomaterials
4: Use of nanomaterials in environmental clean-up
5: Advantages of nanomaterials use
6: Safety concerns of nanomaterials
7: Summary
Chapter 6: Nanotoxicology-toxicology of nanomaterials and incidental nanomaterials
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Natural, engineered, incidental nanoparticles
3: Properties that lead to nanomaterial toxicity
4: Parameters that decide fate and toxicity of nanomaterials
5: Exposure of nanomaterials on living things
6: Future prospects of nanotoxicology
7: Summary and conclusions
Chapter 7: Sufficiency and toxicity limits of metallic oxide nanoparticles in the biosphere
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: MONPs categories and characteristics
3: Synthesis and characterization of MONPs
4: Methods used to analyze and characterize the MONPs
5: Application of MONPs: Current status and future trends in industry
6: Potential exposure routes of MONPs to humans and fate in biosphere
7: Biokinetics of MONPs in multicellular organisms
8: Ecotoxicity of MONPs in environmental components
9: Endpoint toxicity studies of MONPs in multicellular organisms
10: Methods for analyzing the biological effects MONPs
11: Permissible limits of MONPs in environmental compartments and consumer products
12: Conclusions
13: Prospects
Chapter 8: Health and safety hazards of nanomaterials
Abstract
1: Introduction and general background
2: Safety guidelines for nanomaterials usage
3: Physico-chemical determinants of toxicity
4: Human health and effects of nanoparticles
5: Environment and nanoparticles
6: Future potential of nanoparticles
7: Hazard potential of nanomaterials to plants
8: Conclusion
Chapter 9: Protection and hazard controls for exposure reduction measurements
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Exposure of chemicals
3: Chemical hazards
4: Reactivity of toxic nanomaterials
5: Reduction/control
6: Conclusion
Chapter 10: Nanomaterial safety regulations
Abstract
1: Nanomaterials
2: Exposure routes
3: Protective measures
4: Workplace exposure
5: Consumer exposure
6: Legislation and regulation
7: Handling of nanoparticles
8: WHO guidelines
9: Conclusion
Chapter 11: Conclusion
Index

Muhammad Bilal Tahir

Muhammad Tahir is in Department of Physics, Khwaja Fareed University of Engineering and Information Technology, RYK Pakistan. His research focuses on the areas of micro- and nanomanufacturing.

Affiliations and expertise

Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics, Khwaja Fareed University of Engineering and Information technology, RYK, Pakistan

Muhammad Sagir

Dr. Muhammad Sagir is in Department of Chemical Engineering, Khwaja Fareed University of Engineering and Information Technology, RYK Pakistan . His research interests are in in the field of Chemical Sciences.

Affiliations and expertise

Associate Professor, in the Department of Chemical Engineering, at the Khwaja Fareed University of Engineering and Information technology, RYK, Pakistan

Abdullah M. Asiri

Prof. Abdullah M. Asiri is the Head of the Chemistry Department at King Abdulaziz University since October 2009 and he is the founder and the Director of the Center of Excellence for Advanced Materials Research (CEAMR) since 2010 till date. He is the Professor of Organic Photochemistry. His research interest covers color chemistry, synthesis of novel photochromic and thermochromic systems, synthesis of novel coloring matters and dyeing of textiles, materials chemistry, nanochemistry and nanotechnology, polymers and plastics. A major achievement of Prof. Asiri is the discovery of tribochromic compounds, a class of compounds which change from slightly or colorless to deep colored when subjected to small pressure or when grind. This discovery was introduced to the scientific community as a new terminology published by IUPAC in 2000. This discovery was awarded a patent from European Patent office and from UK patent. He is also a member of the Editorial Board of various journals of international repute. He is the Vice- President of Saudi Chemical Society (Western Province Branch). He holds four USA patents, more than 800 Publications in international journals, seven book chapters, and ten books

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Chemistry Department, Center of Excellence for Advanced Materials Research, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

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