Nanomaterials for Environmental Remediation: Monitoring, Protection, and Sustainability provides an in-depth analysis of various nanomaterial-based approaches, including nanoparticles, nanocomposites, and nanofibers, in tackling environmental pollutants such as heavy metals, organic compounds, and emerging contaminants. Key topics covered include the synthesis and characterization of nanomaterials, their mechanisms of pollutant removal, environmental fate and transport, and potential risks and implications for human health and ecosystems. Special emphasis is placed on the principles of sustainability, ensuring that nanotechnology interventions are environmentally benign and socially responsible. Through case studies, practical examples, and emerging trends, this book offers insights into the opportunities and challenges associated with the application of these materials for environmental monitoring, remediation, protection and sustainability. The book will be a valuable reference resource for academic and industrial researchers, materials scientists and engineers, chemists, environmental scientists and engineers, manufacturers and other professionals working on the development of nanomaterials for environmental remediation applications.
1. Section I. Introduction to nanotechnology for environmental sustainability, contaminant detection, and monitoring - p. S1 2. 1. Nanotechnology and environmental challenges - p. 3 3. 2. Principles of sustainable development and environmental remediation - p. 51 4. 3. Nanomaterials for real-time contaminant detection - p. 71 5. 4. Carbon-based nanocomposites for environmental monitoring - p. 103 6. 5. Applications of photocatalytic nanomaterials for degradation of pollutants and energy - p. 131 7. Section II. Nanotechnology applications in water remediation - p. S2 8. 6. Nanomembranes for desalination and purification - p. 155 9. 7. Nanomaterials for pollution monitoring and controlling in river water - p. 185 10. 8. Nano sensors for water dissolved environmentally hazardous metal ions - p. 215 11. 9. Nanomembranes: A strategic way to mitigate water treatment - p. 245 12. Section III. Nanomaterials for soil remediation and air pollution control - p. S3 13. 10. Nanoparticle remediation of soil contaminants - p. 275 14. 11. Nanoscale heavy elements affecting soil properties - p. 297 15. 12. Nanomaterials for air quality improvement - p. 321 16. 13. Nano-based catalytic converters for automotive emissions - p. 345 17. 14. Advancement in nanomaterials for air pollution detection and remediation - p. 367 18. 15. Role of nanomaterials in pollution control: Ecosystem and industrial revolution - p. 389 19. Section IV. Environmental sustainability, assessment and future perspectives - p. S4 20. 16. Life cycle assessment of nanomaterial applications and ethical and social implications of nanotechnology in environmental cleanup - p. 419 21. 17. Case studies: Toward a greener future with nanomaterials and integration of nanotechnology into Sustainable Development Goals - p. 449 22. 18. Nanotechnology innovations: Functionalized nanomaterials for effective environmental restoration - p. 471 23. 19. Environmental safety assessment and the fate of nanoagrochemicals - p. 491 24. 20. Future directions and challenges in sustainable nanotechnology - p. 505 25. Index - p. 545
Nanomaterials for Environmental Remediation: Monitoring, Protection, and Sustainability provides an in-depth analysis of various nanomaterial-based approaches, including nanoparticles, nanocomposites, and nanofibers, in tackling environmental pollutants such as heavy metals, organic compounds, and emerging contaminants. Key topics covered include the synthesis and characterization of nanomaterials, their mechanisms of pollutant removal, environmental fate and transport, and potential risks and implications for human health and ecosystems. Special emphasis is placed on the principles of sustainability, ensuring that nanotechnology interventions are environmentally benign and socially responsible. Through case studies, practical examples, and emerging trends, this book offers insights into the opportunities and challenges associated with the application of these materials for environmental monitoring, remediation, protection and sustainability. The book will be a valuable reference resource for academic and industrial researchers, materials scientists and engineers, chemists, environmental scientists and engineers, manufacturers and other professionals working on the development of nanomaterials for environmental remediation applications.
1. Section I. Introduction to nanotechnology for environmental sustainability, contaminant detection, and monitoring - p. S1 2. 1. Nanotechnology and environmental challenges - p. 3 3. 2. Principles of sustainable development and environmental remediation - p. 51 4. 3. Nanomaterials for real-time contaminant detection - p. 71 5. 4. Carbon-based nanocomposites for environmental monitoring - p. 103 6. 5. Applications of photocatalytic nanomaterials for degradation of pollutants and energy - p. 131 7. Section II. Nanotechnology applications in water remediation - p. S2 8. 6. Nanomembranes for desalination and purification - p. 155 9. 7. Nanomaterials for pollution monitoring and controlling in river water - p. 185 10. 8. Nano sensors for water dissolved environmentally hazardous metal ions - p. 215 11. 9. Nanomembranes: A strategic way to mitigate water treatment - p. 245 12. Section III. Nanomaterials for soil remediation and air pollution control - p. S3 13. 10. Nanoparticle remediation of soil contaminants - p. 275 14. 11. Nanoscale heavy elements affecting soil properties - p. 297 15. 12. Nanomaterials for air quality improvement - p. 321 16. 13. Nano-based catalytic converters for automotive emissions - p. 345 17. 14. Advancement in nanomaterials for air pollution detection and remediation - p. 367 18. 15. Role of nanomaterials in pollution control: Ecosystem and industrial revolution - p. 389 19. Section IV. Environmental sustainability, assessment and future perspectives - p. S4 20. 16. Life cycle assessment of nanomaterial applications and ethical and social implications of nanotechnology in environmental cleanup - p. 419 21. 17. Case studies: Toward a greener future with nanomaterials and integration of nanotechnology into Sustainable Development Goals - p. 449 22. 18. Nanotechnology innovations: Functionalized nanomaterials for effective environmental restoration - p. 471 23. 19. Environmental safety assessment and the fate of nanoagrochemicals - p. 491 24. 20. Future directions and challenges in sustainable nanotechnology - p. 505 25. Index - p. 545
