Nanoparticles for Catalysis, Sensing and Environmental Remediation
Sustainable synthesis and applications
- 1st Edition - April 1, 2027
- Latest edition
- Editors: Pranjal K. Baruah, Kalyanjyoti Deori
- Language: English
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Description
Description
Nanoparticles for Catalysis, Sensing and Environmental Remediation: Sustainable synthesis and applications presents cutting-edge approaches in green nanotechnology, focusing on the sustainable synthesis and versatile applications of nanoparticles in catalysis, sensing, and environmental remediation. It introduces eco-friendly methods using plants, microbes, and bio-based materials to replace toxic and energy-intensive processes with cost-effective, scalable, and safe alternatives. Combining scientific fundamentals with real-world insights, the book bridges the gap between green chemistry and applied nanoscience. It also explores AI-assisted design, waste-to-nano conversion, and circular economy integration, highlighting the emerging trends shaping sustainable materials research. With contributions from leading global experts, this volume serves as both a reference and a guide for researchers, engineers, and professionals seeking to advance sustainable nanotechnology. It inspires practical innovation toward a greener, safer, and more resource-efficient future through responsible nanomaterial development.
Key features
Key features
- Explores eco-friendly and sustainable synthesis of nanoparticles using plants, microbes, and bio-based materials
- Provides mechanistic insights into nanoparticle formation, growth, and surface functionalization
- Covers diverse applications in catalysis, environmental remediation, and sensing technologies
- Showcases eco-friendly synthesis of nanoparticles using plants, microbes, and bio-based materials aligned with green chemistry principles
- Includes real-world case studies, scalability analysis, and regulatory perspectives
- Integrates emerging trends such as AI-assisted design, circular economy models, and waste-to-nano technologies
- Includes practical case studies and safety perspectives, covering scalability, eco-toxicity, and regulatory frameworks for sustainable deployment
Readership
Readership
Academic Researchers, Industrial Chemists, Chemical engineers, Scientists and researchers from Interdisciplinary areas, Institutional Libraries
Table of contents
Table of contents
Section A: Catalysis with sustainable nanoparticles
1. Introduction to sustainable nanotechnology
The need for sustainable nanotechnology
Principles of green chemistry in nanomaterials
Comparison of conventional vs. green synthesis approaches
Ethical and environmental considerations
2. Characterization techniques for nanomaterials
Brief overview of green synthesis approaches (plant, microbial, biomolecular) with mechanistic relevance
Mechanisms of nanoparticle formation: nucleation, growth, and stabilization pathways
Structural and morphological characterization: TEM, SEM, AFM, XRD, DLS
Surface chemistry and functional group analysis: FTIR, XPS, EDS, Raman spectroscopy
Optical and electronic property characterization: UV-Vis, PL, zeta potential, electrochemical methods
3. Environmental and economic benefits of green nanoparticle synthesis
Importance of sustainable nanoparticle synthesis
Reducing hazardous waste and energy consumption
Cost-efficiency and industrial scalability
Impact on key industries (pharmaceuticals, electronics, environmental remediation)
Waste-to-nano approaches: Utilizing agricultural and industrial waste
Life cycle assessment of green nanoparticles
Circular economy strategies in nanotechnology
Policy frameworks and global sustainability goals
4. Nanocatalysts for multi-component reactions and coupling strategies
Green catalysts for multi-component reactions (MCRs)
Metal and metal oxide catalysts in C-C and C-N coupling reactions
Mechanisms involved in these transformations
5. Role of nanoparticles in oxidation, reduction, and pharmaceutical applications
Role of nanoparticles in oxidation and reduction reactions
Applications in pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals
Industrial applications of these methods
6. Mechanistic insights into catalytic and sensing applications
Nanoparticle surface interactions in catalytic reactions
Electron transfer mechanisms in sensing applications
Role of size, shape, and composition in activity and selectivity
Computational modelling and theoretical perspectives
Section B: Sustainable nanoparticle-based sensing technologies
7. Nanoparticles for environmental and biosensing applications
Introduction to nanosensors: relevance in environmental and biomedical monitoring
Types of nanoparticles and their role in sensing (metallic, metal oxides, carbon-based, hybrids)
Green synthesis and surface functionalization for sensing applications
Sensing mechanisms: optical and electrochemical principles
Applications: detection of pollutants, pathogens, and biomolecules with case studies
Challenges, safety concerns, and future trends
8. Smart and field-deployable nano sensors
Overview of smart sensing technologies and need for field-deployable systems
Design and fabrication of portable nanosensors: materials, platforms, and miniaturization
Applications in real-time monitoring of air, water, soil, and biomedical diagnostics
Case studies on on-site testing devices and wearable nanosensors
Challenges, regulatory aspects, and future directions in scalable smart sensor technologies
Section C: Sustainable nanoparticles for environmental remediation
9. Applications of nanoparticles in environmental remediation
Removal of heavy metals from water and soil
Degradation of organic pollutants and dyes
Emerging applications in air and soil pollution control
Adsorption mechanisms and efficiency enhancement
Case studies of real-world applications
10. Toxicity, biodegradability, and environmental fate of nanomaterials
Assessing nanoparticle toxicity in biological and environmental systems
Eco-toxicological studies and regulatory guidelines
Biodegradation pathways of green nanoparticles
Safer-by-design approaches for sustainability
11. Industrial scale-up and commercial applications
Challenges in large-scale green synthesis
Economic and technical feasibility of sustainable nanomaterials
Industry case studies: Water treatment, sensing devices, and catalysis
Future prospects for commercialization
12. AI and machine learning in green nanotechnology
Introduction to AI/ML in materials science: relevance to green nanotechnology
Applications of AI/ML in nanoparticle design, property prediction, and synthesis optimization
Machine learning models for catalyst discovery, sensing performance, and environmental remediation efficiency
Data-driven approaches for toxicity assessment, lifecycle analysis, and sustainability metrics
Case studies: successful use of AI/ML in green nanomaterial development
Challenges, data limitations, and future perspectives for AI-enabled sustainable nanotechnology
13. Conclusion and future roadmap
Summary of key findings and applications
Future challenges and opportunities
Collaborative efforts for global sustainability
Final thoughts and call for action
1. Introduction to sustainable nanotechnology
The need for sustainable nanotechnology
Principles of green chemistry in nanomaterials
Comparison of conventional vs. green synthesis approaches
Ethical and environmental considerations
2. Characterization techniques for nanomaterials
Brief overview of green synthesis approaches (plant, microbial, biomolecular) with mechanistic relevance
Mechanisms of nanoparticle formation: nucleation, growth, and stabilization pathways
Structural and morphological characterization: TEM, SEM, AFM, XRD, DLS
Surface chemistry and functional group analysis: FTIR, XPS, EDS, Raman spectroscopy
Optical and electronic property characterization: UV-Vis, PL, zeta potential, electrochemical methods
3. Environmental and economic benefits of green nanoparticle synthesis
Importance of sustainable nanoparticle synthesis
Reducing hazardous waste and energy consumption
Cost-efficiency and industrial scalability
Impact on key industries (pharmaceuticals, electronics, environmental remediation)
Waste-to-nano approaches: Utilizing agricultural and industrial waste
Life cycle assessment of green nanoparticles
Circular economy strategies in nanotechnology
Policy frameworks and global sustainability goals
4. Nanocatalysts for multi-component reactions and coupling strategies
Green catalysts for multi-component reactions (MCRs)
Metal and metal oxide catalysts in C-C and C-N coupling reactions
Mechanisms involved in these transformations
5. Role of nanoparticles in oxidation, reduction, and pharmaceutical applications
Role of nanoparticles in oxidation and reduction reactions
Applications in pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals
Industrial applications of these methods
6. Mechanistic insights into catalytic and sensing applications
Nanoparticle surface interactions in catalytic reactions
Electron transfer mechanisms in sensing applications
Role of size, shape, and composition in activity and selectivity
Computational modelling and theoretical perspectives
Section B: Sustainable nanoparticle-based sensing technologies
7. Nanoparticles for environmental and biosensing applications
Introduction to nanosensors: relevance in environmental and biomedical monitoring
Types of nanoparticles and their role in sensing (metallic, metal oxides, carbon-based, hybrids)
Green synthesis and surface functionalization for sensing applications
Sensing mechanisms: optical and electrochemical principles
Applications: detection of pollutants, pathogens, and biomolecules with case studies
Challenges, safety concerns, and future trends
8. Smart and field-deployable nano sensors
Overview of smart sensing technologies and need for field-deployable systems
Design and fabrication of portable nanosensors: materials, platforms, and miniaturization
Applications in real-time monitoring of air, water, soil, and biomedical diagnostics
Case studies on on-site testing devices and wearable nanosensors
Challenges, regulatory aspects, and future directions in scalable smart sensor technologies
Section C: Sustainable nanoparticles for environmental remediation
9. Applications of nanoparticles in environmental remediation
Removal of heavy metals from water and soil
Degradation of organic pollutants and dyes
Emerging applications in air and soil pollution control
Adsorption mechanisms and efficiency enhancement
Case studies of real-world applications
10. Toxicity, biodegradability, and environmental fate of nanomaterials
Assessing nanoparticle toxicity in biological and environmental systems
Eco-toxicological studies and regulatory guidelines
Biodegradation pathways of green nanoparticles
Safer-by-design approaches for sustainability
11. Industrial scale-up and commercial applications
Challenges in large-scale green synthesis
Economic and technical feasibility of sustainable nanomaterials
Industry case studies: Water treatment, sensing devices, and catalysis
Future prospects for commercialization
12. AI and machine learning in green nanotechnology
Introduction to AI/ML in materials science: relevance to green nanotechnology
Applications of AI/ML in nanoparticle design, property prediction, and synthesis optimization
Machine learning models for catalyst discovery, sensing performance, and environmental remediation efficiency
Data-driven approaches for toxicity assessment, lifecycle analysis, and sustainability metrics
Case studies: successful use of AI/ML in green nanomaterial development
Challenges, data limitations, and future perspectives for AI-enabled sustainable nanotechnology
13. Conclusion and future roadmap
Summary of key findings and applications
Future challenges and opportunities
Collaborative efforts for global sustainability
Final thoughts and call for action
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: April 1, 2027
- Language: English
About the editors
About the editors
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Pranjal K. Baruah
Prof. Baruah began his academic journey at Dibrugarh University, Assam, where he completed his B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Chemistry with distinction. He pursued doctoral research at the National Chemical Laboratory, Pune, under the guidance of Prof. G. J. Sanjayan, focusing on synthetic chemistry. Following his Ph.D., he undertook postdoctoral research with Prof. Harold Kohn at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, working on the development of antiepileptic compounds. He was later awarded a prestigious Marie Curie Fellowship to work at the University of Oxford, United Kingdom, with Prof. Martin D. Smith on foldamers and asymmetric catalysis. Prof. Baruah joined Gauhati University in 2011 and has since contributed extensively to teaching and research, rising to the position of Professor. His research interests span C–H functionalization, heterocyclic synthesis, catalysis, peptidomimetics, nanomaterials, and food preservatives. He is actively engaged in editorial responsibilities with Scientific Reports and Discover Chemistry journals.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor, Department of Chemistry, Gauhati University, Guwahati, IndiaKD
Kalyanjyoti Deori
Dr. Deori is an Assistant Professor of Chemistry at Dibrugarh University. He obtained both his M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in Chemistry from the University of Delhi, where he developed a strong foundation in materials research. Before joining Dibrugarh University in 2018, he served as an Assistant Professor at Kirori Mal College, University of Delhi. His research centers on the design and development of advanced functional nanomaterials with a particular emphasis on catalytic applications and sustainable solutions. He has led several funded projects and contributed extensively to scientific literature through publications in reputed international journals. Over the years, Dr. Deori has received multiple honors, including research fellowships as well as recognition through best poster and paper awards at national and international conferences. His work continues to advance the field of sustainable chemistry, addressing environmental challenges through innovative material-based approaches.
Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Dibrugarh University, India