
Nanotoxicology for Agricultural and Environmental Applications
- 1st Edition - March 19, 2024
- Editors: Mahendra Rai, Indarchand Gupta
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 5 5 7 0 - 3
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 5 5 7 1 - 0
Nanotoxicology for Agricultural and Environmental Applications provides an introduction to nanotechnology and its applications in agriculture and the environment. This refere… Read more

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Request a sales quoteStructured into five parts, this book explores nanotoxicity concerning agriculture and food, its impact on the environment, risk management measures for avoiding exposure, and delves into the realm of nanotechnology regulations. Students, practitioners, and researchers working in plant science, agricultural science, nanoscience, and environmental chemistry alike will benefit from this necessary reference.
- Highlights the factors contributing to toxic effects of nanoparticles, including shape, size, structure, surface charge, and dosage
- Explores the mode of action and entry of nanoparticles, methods of toxicity evaluation, and the associated challenges
- Describes recent developments in nanotoxicity to soil ecosystems, crop plants, and food systems
- Emphasizes the impact of nanoparticles and their detoxification by plants on the nutritional quality of food and plants
- Discusses the impact of toxicity of nanoparticles released in air, soil, and water and methods to reduce their effects
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- List of contributors
- Preface to the series
- Preface
- Part 1: Nanotechnology and Regulations
- Chapter 1. Scope of nanotechnology in agriculture and environment
- Abstract
- 1.1 Introduction
- 1.2 Nanotechnology in agriculture
- 1.3 Nanotechnology in environment
- 1.4 Challenges of nanotechnology applications in agriculture and the environment
- 1.5 Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 2. Nanoscale solutions for a macro impact: environmental applications unveiled
- Abstract
- 2.1 Introduction
- 2.2 Various applications of nanoparticles
- 2.3 Environment impact of nanoparticles
- 2.4 Conclusion and future prospects
- References
- Chapter 3. Regulation of nanomaterials in agriculture, food, and environment
- Abstract
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.2 The regulatory challenges of the nanoworld
- 3.3 Final considerations and new research perspectives
- References
- Part 2: Nanotoxicity
- Chapter 4. Factors contributing to nanoparticle toxicity
- Abstract
- 4.1 Introduction
- 4.2 Nanoparticles and nanomaterials
- 4.3 Functionalized nanoparticles and nanomaterials
- 4.4 Applications of NPs/NMs
- 4.5 Factors contributing to toxicity
- 4.6 Assessment of nanoparticle toxicity
- 4.7 Significance and future prospects
- 4.8 Conclusion
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 5. Impact of nanoparticles on plant growth and their entry route into the plants
- Abstract
- 5.1 Introduction
- 5.2 Influence of nanoparticles on plant growth
- 5.3 Entry route into the plants
- 5.4 Modification in plant and soil parameters by nanoparticles
- 5.5 Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 6. Nanotoxicity evaluation methods and challenges
- Abstract
- 6.1 Introduction
- 6.2 Methods for assessment of ecotoxicology
- 6.3 Methods used for testing phytotoxicity
- 6.4 Methods for detection of the ecotoxicological effect of nanomaterials
- 6.5 Conclusion and challenges
- References
- Part 3: Nanotoxicity to agriculture and food
- Chapter 7. Nanotoxicity to soil ecosystems
- Abstract
- 7.1 Introduction
- 7.2 Sources and biotransformation of nanomaterials in the soil ecosystems
- 7.3 Influence of nanomaterials (NMs) on soil organisms
- 7.4 Influence of nanomaterials on terrestrial plants
- 7.5 Conclusions and future perspectives
- Acknowledgment
- Conflict of interest
- References
- Chapter 8. Toxicological concerns of nanomaterials in crop plants
- Abstract
- 8.1 Introduction
- 8.2 The important factor responsible for toxicity of nanomaterials
- 8.3 Uptake and translocation of nanomaterials in plant
- 8.4 Toxicological concerns of nanomaterials in plants
- 8.5 Management of nanomaterials toxicity in agriculture
- 8.6 Conclusions
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 9. Nanotoxicity to food system
- Abstract
- 9.1 Introduction
- 9.2 Nanoparticles used in the food system
- 9.3 Food safety and nanotechnology
- 9.4 Nanotoxicity on staple food crops
- 9.5 Nanotoxicity on aquatic food chain
- 9.6 Nanotoxicity risks on human health
- 9.7 Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 10. In vivo and in vitro toxicity of nanomaterials in animal systems
- Abstract
- 10.1 Introduction
- 10.2 Synthesis of nanoparticles
- 10.3 Current trends in nanoparticle application in medicine, health, and environment
- 10.4 Current regulatory framework for assessment of nanoparticle toxicity
- 10.5 Models for assessment of nanotoxicity
- 10.6 Routes of entry of nanoparticles into the system and cells
- 10.7 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 11. Detoxification of nanoparticles by plants
- Abstract
- 11.1 Introduction
- 11.2 Detoxification of nanoparticles by plants
- 11.3 Pathways to scavenge ROS produced due to NP toxicity
- 11.4 Conclusion
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Part 4: Nanotoxicity to environment
- Chapter 12. Biotoxicity and exposure pathways of engineered silver nanoparticles released in the environment
- Abstract
- 12.1 Introduction
- 12.2 Aquatic biotoxicity
- 12.3 Terrestrial biotoxicity
- 12.4 Toxicity properties
- 12.5 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 13. Nanotoxicity of agrochemicals to aquatic environment
- Abstract
- 13.1 Introduction
- 13.2 Organic pesticides in nanoscale formulations
- 13.3 Nanoformulated macronutrients
- 13.4 Metal-based nanoparticles of essential micronutrients
- 13.5 Silver nanoparticles
- 13.6 Silica nanoparticles
- 13.7 Carbon-based nanomaterials
- 13.8 Conclusion
- Acknowledgment
- References
- Chapter 14. Nanotoxicity to terrestrial ecosystem
- Abstract
- 14.1 Introduction
- 14.2 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 15. Environmental health and agricultural toxicology of nanoparticles released in the air
- Abstract
- 15.1 Introduction
- 15.2 Routes of nanoparticles released in the air
- 15.3 Nanomaterial characteristics
- 15.4 Nanomaterials interactions with biological processes in animals
- 15.5 Nanomaterials interactions with biological processes in plants
- 15.6 Conclusion
- References
- Part 5: Risk management measures to avoid exposure
- Chapter 16. Nanomaterial exposure at workplace and societal levels: workplace standards and occupational risk management
- Abstract
- 16.1 Introduction
- 16.2 Nanomaterial exposure
- 16.3 Workplace standards
- 16.4 Management of occupational risk
- 16.5 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 17. Strategies to alleviate nanotoxicity
- Abstract
- 17.1 Introduction
- 17.2 Mechanism of nanotoxicity
- 17.3 Mitigating the risk
- 17.4 Modification of nanoparticles
- 17.5 Future prospects
- 17.6 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 18. A green nanotechnology approach to nanowaste management: what guarantees can the OECD protocol provide?
- Abstract
- 18.1 Introduction
- 18.2 The unknown paths of nanowaste, risks, and potential contamination of the environment: what should we know?
- 18.3 The OECD’s study of nanowaste: an alternative for understanding and adopting responsible measures for nanotechnological waste
- 18.4 Final considerations and projections for future research
- References
- Chapter 19. Fate of nanofertilizer in agroecosystem
- Abstract
- 19.1 Introduction
- 19.2 Nanotechnology application in agriculture
- 19.3 Nanofertilizers
- 19.4 Fate of nanofertilizer in agroecosystem
- 19.5 Conclusion
- References
- Index
- No. of pages: 368
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Published: March 19, 2024
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Paperback ISBN: 9780443155703
- eBook ISBN: 9780443155710
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Mahendra Rai
Prof. Mahendra Rai is a UGC Basic Science Research Faculty Fellow and former Head of the Department of Biotechnology at Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, India. He is currently a senior visiting professor in the Department of Chemistry at the Federal University of Piaui (UFPI), Brazil.
His areas of expertise include microbial biotechnology and nanobiotechnology, focusing on the green synthesis of metal nanoparticles using fungi and their applications as nanoantimicrobials against pathogenic microbes. His research is interdisciplinary, integrating microbial biotechnology with nanotechnology.
Professor Rai has received several prestigious awards, including the Father T.A. Mathias Award from the All India Association for Christian Higher Education and the Medini Award from the Government of India. He has participated in multiple international collaborations and has held visiting positions at various institutions, including the University of Geneva (Switzerland), Debrecen University (Hungary), and Nicolaus Copernicus University (Poland).
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