
Nanotechnology-based Sensors for Detection of Environmental Pollution
- 1st Edition - May 8, 2024
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Editors: Fernanda Maria Policarpo Tonelli, Arpita Roy, Munir Ozturk, H C Ananda Murthy
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 4 1 1 8 - 8
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 4 1 1 9 - 5
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Request a sales quoteNanotechnology-Based Sensors for Detection of Environmental Pollution discusses the use of nanotechnology to generate sensors capable of performing efficient detection of different types of environmental pollutants. Sections explore environmental pollution as a threat to life on Earth, the main contaminants (inorganic, organic or pathogens), and the risk they represent to living beings. Others are dedicated to nanotechnology, allowing pollutants’ detection, a brief history of nanotechnology-based sensors, different types of nanotechnology-based sensor (optical, electrochemical, and magnetic), nanotechnology-based sensors’ design and fabrication, nano biosensors, and more.
Additional sections focus on important specific pollutants (pesticides, heavy metal, dyes, toxic gas, pharmaceutical waste, petroleum hydrocarbons, and pathogenic microbes) and their detection by nanotechnology-based sensors and important nanomaterials in nanotechnology-based sensors, exploring carbon-based and non-carbon-based material in nanoscale (graphene, carbon nanotubes, quantum dots, magnetic nanomaterials, non-magnetic nanoparticles) and also point-of-care sensors and functionalization to generate optimized nanotechnology-based sensors to pollutants’ detection.
- Provides a comprehensive, multidisciplinary review of nanotechnology-based sensors
- Supplies readers extensive knowledge on detecting harmful pollutants in different environments using nanotechnology-based sensors
- Presents chapters dedicated to the detection of pollutants different from toxic gas and pharmaceutical products, such as pesticides, heavy metals, dyes, pathogens, and petroleum hydrocarbons
- Introduces information on pollutants and the threats they represent to living beings, nanotechnology-based sensor’s design and fabrication, a brief history of the field, and practical issues related to the field, such as economics, safety, and challenges
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- List of contributors
- About the editors
- Preface
- Section 1: Environmental contaminants
- 1. Environmental pollution: a worldwide threat
- Abstract
- References
- 2. Main inorganic pollutants and their risk to living beings
- Abstract
- 2.1 Introduction
- 2.2 Inorganic pollutants and their sources
- 2.3 Inorganic metals and pollution
- 2.4 Health effects and harm to living beings
- 2.5 Removal of toxic inorganic pollutants from the environment
- 2.6 Conclusion
- References
- 3. Main organic pollutants and their risk to living beings
- Abstract
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.2 Examples of organic pollutants negatively affecting living beings
- 3.3 Conclusion
- 3.4 Future perspectives
- References
- 4. Main biological contaminants endangering humans’ health
- Abstract
- 4.1 Introduction
- 4.2 Examples of biological contaminants negatively affecting humans’ health
- 4.3 Conclusion
- 4.4 Future perspectives
- References
- 5. The importance of detecting pollutants to sustainability
- Abstract
- 5.1 Introduction
- 5.2 The importance of detecting pollutants to sustainability
- 5.3 Nanotechnology-based sensors for detection of environmental pollution
- 5.4 Examples of nanotechnology-based sensors for environmental monitoring
- 5.5 Challenges
- 5.6 Case studies of sustainable development initiatives that integrate pollutant detection
- 5.7 Challenges and opportunities
- 5.8 Ethics and social justice
- 5.9 Future directions
- 5.10 Conclusion
- References
- 6. Green carbon-based nanomaterials to environmental remediation
- Abstract
- 6.1 Introduction
- 6.2 Green carbon-based nanomaterials
- 6.3 Carbon dots
- 6.4 Graphene
- 6.5 Carbon nanotube
- 6.6 Environmental remediation applications
- 6.7 Electrochemical studies
- 6.8 Summary
- References
- Section 2: Nanotechnology and pollutants’ detection
- 7. Brief history of nanotechnology-based sensors
- Abstract
- 7.1 Introduction
- 7.2 Types of nanosensors
- 7.3 Conclusion
- References
- 8. Optical nanotechnology-based sensors for environmental contaminants’ detection
- Abstract
- 8.1 Introduction
- 8.2 Biorecognition molecules
- 8.3 Nanomaterials
- 8.4 Quantum dots
- 8.5 Optical biosensors
- 8.6 Early warning and pollution control designed optical biosensors
- 8.7 Conclusions and key trends
- References
- 9. Magnetic nanotechnology-based sensors for environmental contaminants’ detection
- Abstract
- 9.1 Introduction
- 9.2 Classes and constituents of biosensors
- 9.3 Biosensing and nanomaterials
- 9.4 Methods of producing MNPs
- 9.5 MNPs in a biosensing field
- 9.6 The MNPs-based magnetic biosensor
- 9.7 Magnetic nanobiosensor for monitoring multiple environmental contaminants
- 9.8 Pesticides
- 9.9 Phenols
- 9.10 Aromatic polycyclic hydrocarbons
- 9.11 Antibiotics
- 9.12 Metals and metalloids
- 9.13 Other analytes
- 9.14 Magnetic material monitoring of environmental contaminants
- 9.15 Biosensing with magnetic nanozymes
- 9.16 Challenges and constraints of environmental nanobiosensor monitoring
- 9.17 Conclusions and prospects
- References
- 10. Nanotechnology-based sensors’ design and fabrication
- Abstract
- Graphical abstract
- 10.1 Introduction
- 10.2 Overview
- 10.3 Significance of nanotechnology in sensor development
- 10.4 Nanomaterials for sensor fabrication
- 10.5 Synthesis methods for nanocomposites
- 10.6 Surface functionalization techniques
- 10.7 Enhancing sensor selectivity and sensitivity
- 10.8 Fabrication techniques for nanosensors
- 10.9 Applications of nanotechnology-based sensors
- 10.10 Strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) analysis
- 10.11 Conclusion
- References
- 11. Nanobiosensors to detect environmental pollution
- Abstract
- 11.1 Introduction
- 11.2 Traditional detection of environment pollution
- 11.3 Nanobiosensor
- 11.4 Methods to synthesize nanobiosensor
- 11.5 Detection of heavy metals in soil and water
- 11.6 Detection of pesticides in agricultural soil
- 11.7 Detection of toxins and pathogens in environment
- 11.8 Conclusion
- 11.9 Future prospects
- References
- Section 3: Relevant pollutants and their detection by nanotechnology-based sensors
- 12. Pesticides detection by nanotechnology-based sensors
- Abstract
- 12.1 Introduction
- 12.2 Pesticides
- 12.3 Pesticide classification
- 12.4 Effects of pesticides
- 12.5 Sensor technology
- 12.6 Pesticide detection methods
- 12.7 Drawbacks of the traditional methods
- 12.8 Nanotechnology-based sensors
- 12.9 Types of nanotechnology-based pesticide sensors
- 12.10 Limitations of the novel methods
- 12.11 Future prospective and conclusion
- References
- 13. Heavy metal detection by nanotechnology-based sensors
- Abstract
- 13.1 Introduction
- 13.2 Types of nanoparticles
- 13.3 Biosensors
- 13.4 DNA-based
- 13.5 Nano-biosensors
- 13.6 Application of nano-biosensors
- 13.7 Impact of heavy metal pollution
- 13.8 Heavy metals detection by nano-sensors
- 13.9 Advanced detection techniques
- 13.10 Future perspective and challenges
- 13.11 Conclusion
- References
- 14. Innovative nanosensors for detection of dyes
- Abstract
- 14.1 Introduction
- 14.2 Basic dyeing and types
- 14.3 Method of detection of natural dye
- 14.4 Stages of dyeing
- 14.5 Nanosensors
- 14.6 Different dyes as environmental pollutants
- 14.7 Detection of dyes using nanotechnology-based sensors
- 14.8 Advantages and limitations of nanotechnology-based sensors for dye detection in the environment
- 14.9 Future prospects
- 14.10 Conclusion
- References
- 15. Toxic gas detection by nanotechnology-based sensors
- Abstract
- 15.1 Introduction
- 15.2 Different type sensors
- 15.3 Research of gas sensors in comparison based on structural conditions
- 15.4 Advantage of gas sensors
- 15.5 Conclusion
- References
- 16. Pharmaceuticals and other emerging contaminants' detection by nanotechnology-based sensors
- Abstract
- 16.1 Introduction
- 16.2 Nanosensors in determination of drugs in aqueous medium/biofluids
- 16.3 Nanosensors in separation of chiral drugs
- 16.4 Nanosensors in detection of pharmaceuticals
- 16.5 Nanosensors in detection of contaminants
- 16.6 Future prospects
- References
- Section 4: Important nanomaterials in nanotechnology-based sensors
- 17. Graphene-based sensors to detect environmental contaminants
- Abstract
- 17.1 Introduction
- 17.2 Graphene-based sensors
- 17.3 Applications of graphene-based sensors for sensing environmental contaminants
- 17.4 Conclusion and future prospects
- References
- 18. Carbon nanotubes-based sensors to detect environmental contaminants
- Abstract
- 18.1 Introduction
- 18.2 Carbon nanotubes–based electrochemical sensors for the detection of environmental contaminants
- 18.3 Electrochemical detection of pharmaceutical and food pollutants using functionalized CNTs
- 18.4 CNT-based biosensors for the detection of environmental contaminants
- 18.5 Conclusions
- Acknowledgments
- References
- 19. Quantum dots-based sensors to detect environmental contaminants
- Abstract
- 19.1 Introduction
- 19.2 The sensing mechanisms of QDs
- 19.3 Detection of various environmental contaminants
- 19.4 Conclusion
- References
- 20. Magnetic nanotechnology-based biosensors for environmental contaminants’ detection
- Abstract
- 20.1 Introduction
- 20.2 Global problem of environmental pollution
- 20.3 Nanoscience and nanotechnology to encounter environmental contaminants
- 20.4 Potential of magnetic nanoparticles
- 20.5 Properties associated with magnetic nanoparticles
- 20.6 Synthesis process of magnetic nanomaterials
- 20.7 Biological synthesis method
- 20.8 Comparison of different synthesis methods
- 20.9 Magnetic nanosensors
- 20.10 Detection of different environmental contaminants with magnetic nanosensors
- 20.11 Conclusion
- Conflicts of interest
- Abbreviations
- References
- 21. Point-of-care nanotechnology-based sensors for environmental pollutants
- Abstract
- 21.1 Introduction
- 21.2 High sensitivity and precise natural environmental sensors
- 21.3 Reliable detection approaches in environmental sensors
- 21.4 POC sensors for environmental pollution detection
- 21.5 Future aspects and challenges
- References
- Section 5: Relevant practical aspects related to nanotechnology-based sensors
- 22. Advantages and challenges of nanotechnology-based sensors
- Abstract
- 22.1 Introduction
- 22.2 Types of nanotechnology-based sensors
- 22.3 Advantages and challenges
- 22.4 Conclusion and future perspective
- References
- 23. Nanotechnology-based sensors: fabrication and challenging aspects
- Abstract
- 23.1 Introduction
- 23.2 Types of nanomaterials for bio(chemical) sensor
- 23.3 Properties of nanomaterials used in bio(chemical) sensors
- 23.4 Design and fabrication of nanosensors
- 23.5 Application of nanosensors to detect environmental contaminants
- 23.6 Challenges and prospects of nanosensors
- 23.7 Conclusion
- Acknowledgments
- References
- 24. Safety in the management of nanomaterials
- Abstract
- 24.1 Introduction
- 24.2 Risk assessment and management methods for engineered nanomaterials
- 24.3 Occurrence of nanoparticles
- 24.4 Anthropogenic nanoparticles
- 24.5 Metal-based particles
- 24.6 Metal-based nanoparticle
- 24.7 Factors affecting exposure
- 24.8 Risk mitigation measures
- 24.9 Technical measures
- 24.10 Characterization and testing
- 24.11 Organizational measures
- 24.12 Personal protective measures
- 24.13 Safe handling and storage
- 24.14 Cleaning management
- 24.15 Use of methodology in many other fields
- 24.16 Regulations
- 24.17 Strategic approaches and practical guidelines
- 24.18 Risk prevention strategies for engineered nanomaterials
- 24.19 Process containment
- 24.20 Administrative controls
- 24.21 Personal protective equipment
- 24.22 Guidelines and tools at the workplace
- 24.23 Web-based interactive control banding tools
- 24.24 Conclusion
- References
- 25. Nanomaterial’s biocompatibility
- Abstract
- 25.1 Introduction
- 25.2 Classification of nanomaterials involved in biocompatibility
- 25.3 Technologies in biocompatibility of nanomaterials
- 25.4 Carbon nanodots
- 25.5 Features of CNDs in medicine transport also its usage in cancer
- 25.6 Nanomaterials designed on polymers for photothermal therapy (PTT) of arthritis
- 25.7 Clinical aspects of nanomaterials
- 25.8 Toxicological as well as biological properties of nanomaterials
- 25.9 Interactions between molecules and nanomaterials
- 25.10 Coating with nanoparticles
- 25.11 Interplay between nanomaterials and cells
- 25.12 Nanoliposome relations with cells
- 25.13 Nanopatterning and nanobiopatterning
- 25.14 Other applications
- 25.15 Biocompatible nanomaterials in generative health
- 25.16 Conclusion
- References
- 26. Economic and commercial aspects related to nanotechnology-based sensors
- Abstract
- 26.1 Introduction
- 26.2 Purpose of the chapter
- 26.3 Economic and commercial aspects
- 26.4 Challenges and difficulties
- 26.5 Cost of R&D
- 26.6 Standardization and competition
- 26.7 Applications of nanotechnology-based sensors
- 26.8 Healthcare
- 26.9 Potential for growth in the near future
- 26.10 Conclusion
- References
- 27. Sustainability and green nanomaterials on nanotechnology-based sensors
- Abstract
- 27.1 Introduction
- 27.2 Biosensors
- 27.3 Microbial nanoparticles
- 27.4 Nanobiosensors
- 27.5 Applications of nanobiosensors
- 27.6 Future perspective and conclusion
- References
- Index
- Edition: 1
- Published: May 8, 2024
- Imprint: Elsevier
- No. of pages: 650
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780443141188
- eBook ISBN: 9780443141195
FP
Fernanda Maria Policarpo Tonelli
AR
Arpita Roy
MO
Munir Ozturk
HM
H C Ananda Murthy
H. C. Ananda Murthy is a Professor of Inorganic Chemistry in the Department of Applied Chemistry at the Papua New Guinea University of Technology, Lae, Papua New Guinea. His areas of research interest covers the synthesis and application of composite materials and nanomaterials for biomedical, sensor, and environmental applications.