Anujit Ghosal – författare

This book explores the potential of hydrogels as a multiutility system and their benefits (biocompatibility, degradability, and supporting scaffolds) for a wide range of applications in diagnostics and therapeutics. It also discusses the future prospects and challenges facing hydrogels. A wide variety of smart hydrogels (conducting, stimuli responsive, and others) with possible biomedical applications are elaborated. The book demonstrates the effectiveness of hydrogels in diagnostics of diseases in various in vivo and in vitro environments and highlights the engineering/functionalization of hydrogels for everyday drug dosage as an efficient drug carrier, scaffold, and sensing application.

Dr. Anujit Ghosal worked in the School of Biotechnology, Jawaharlal Nehru University, India. Currently, he is affiliated with the School of Life Sciences, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, PRC. Dr. Ghosal researches in biochemistry, polymer chemistry, and nanotechnology. He has been the recipient of prestigious fellowships throughout his research career. His research ability is proven by his published peer-reviewed research and review articles and contributed book chapters.

Dr. Ajeet Kaushik works as an assistant professor of chemistry and is exploring advanced electrochemical sensing systems and nanomedicine for personalized health wellness at the Department of Natural Sciences of the Division of Science, Arts, and Mathematics at Florida Polytechnic University, Lakeland, US. He is the recipient of various reputed awards for his service in the area of nanobiotechnology for health care. His excellent research credentials are reflected by his four edited books, 100 international research peer-reviewed publications, and three patents in the area of nanomedicine and smart biosensors for personalized health care.

This book explores the potential of hydrogels as a multiutility system and their benefits (biocompatibility, degradability, and supporting scaffolds) for a wide range of applications in diagnostics and therapeutics. It also discusses the future prospects and challenges facing hydrogels. A wide variety of smart hydrogels (conducting, stimuli responsive, and others) with possible biomedical applications are elaborated. The book demonstrates the effectiveness of hydrogels in diagnostics of diseases in various in vivo and in vitro environments and highlights the engineering/functionalization of hydrogels for everyday drug dosage as an efficient drug carrier, scaffold, and sensing application.

Dr. Anujit Ghosal worked in the School of Biotechnology, Jawaharlal Nehru University, India. Currently, he is affiliated with the School of Life Sciences, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, PRC. Dr. Ghosal researches in biochemistry, polymer chemistry, and nanotechnology. He has been the recipient of prestigious fellowships throughout his research career. His research ability is proven by his published peer-reviewed research and review articles and contributed book chapters.

Dr. Ajeet Kaushik works as an assistant professor of chemistry and is exploring advanced electrochemical sensing systems and nanomedicine for personalized health wellness at the Department of Natural Sciences of the Division of Science, Arts, and Mathematics at Florida Polytechnic University, Lakeland, US. He is the recipient of various reputed awards for his service in the area of nanobiotechnology for health care. His excellent research credentials are reflected by his four edited books, 100 international research peer-reviewed publications, and three patents in the area of nanomedicine and smart biosensors for personalized health care.

Nanopesticides, Nanoherbicides, and Nanofertilizers: Formulations and Applications demonstrates the potential for nanomaterials to revolutionize modern agriculture to become more sustainable.

A team of expert scientists explain how the nanoformulation of traditionally used herbicides, fertilizers, and pesticides can protect large-scale crops from unwanted weeds and pests as well as from the environmental side effects that are caused by the bulk application of chemicals. This book demonstrates how nanomaterials, such as hydroxyapatite, clay minerals, zeolites, and polyacrylic acid, have been successfully used to develop fertilizers that promote a slower release of chemicals due to the unique properties of nanomaterials. Their use in lower concentrations helps in decreasing the toxicity to non-targeted organisms as well as lowering the risk of environmental degradation.

FEATURES:

This book is essential reading for researchers and professionals working in the fields of biotechnology, nanomaterials and agricultural chemistry.

Nanopesticides, Nanoherbicides, and Nanofertilizers: Formulations and Applications demonstrates the potential for nanomaterials to revolutionize modern agriculture to become more sustainable.

A team of expert scientists explain how the nanoformulation of traditionally used herbicides, fertilizers, and pesticides can protect large-scale crops from unwanted weeds and pests as well as from the environmental side effects that are caused by the bulk application of chemicals. This book demonstrates how nanomaterials, such as hydroxyapatite, clay minerals, zeolites, and polyacrylic acid, have been successfully used to develop fertilizers that promote a slower release of chemicals due to the unique properties of nanomaterials. Their use in lower concentrations helps in decreasing the toxicity to non-targeted organisms as well as lowering the risk of environmental degradation.

FEATURES:

This book is essential reading for researchers and professionals working in the fields of biotechnology, nanomaterials and agricultural chemistry.

Advancements through Sustainable Green Nanocomposites investigates how nanotechnology plays a role in tackling global sustainability challenges. Moreover, the ongoing aim is to link innovative findings of nanomaterials with promising sustainable applications in different industries. In this context, the authors focus on providing applications of sustainable and biogenic synthethis methods, sustainable practices, etc., to develop novel nanocomposites that are functional but have limited consequences to the environment. The authors use interdisciplinary perspectives leading toward understanding how sustainable nanocomposites can accelerate transportation of such applications into environmental remediation, agriculture, construction, health care, and more.

The scope of this book encompasses the assessment of the synthesis, classification, and applications of sustainable nanocomposites, with emphasis on environmental, economic, and social benefits and impacts. What establishes this book as unique is its approach to combine extensive disclosures on science to applications, with a laudable focus on biodegradable materials, as well as recyclable materials, while sensibly appreciating regulatory frameworks and environmental impacts. Accordingly, this book can benefit researchers, professionals within the industry, and policymakers interested in the situational applications of nanotechnology for sustainable development.

Key Features:

· Comprehensive coverage of green synthesis: Explores both plant-extract-based and microbial synthesis methods to produce environmentally friendly nanocomposites.

· Sustainable/green applications: Identifies nanocomposites applications in environmental remediation (including water, air, and soil), corrosion inhibition, agriculture, construction, textiles, and pharmaceuticals.

· Material classifications: Includes in-depth discussions on carbon-based, polymer-based, ceramic-based, metal-based, and hybrid nanocomposites.

· Sustainability focus: Discusses environmental impact, life-cycle assessments, biodegradability, and circular economy principles.

· Emerging trends: Discusses advances in plasmonic nanocomposites, nanofiller-enhanced membranes, and computational modeling to guide predictive design.

· Industry-specific insights: Provides illustrations of potential, real-life applications such as graphene-reinforced paints designed for the automotive industry, cellulose nanofiber coatings used in marine applications, and nanofertilizers for sustainable agriculture.

· Regulatory and social considerations: Discusses aspects of regulatory compliance, environmental safety, and the societal benefits sustainable nanocomposites provide.

Advancements through Sustainable Green Nanocomposites will serve as a definitive guide to understanding and applying sustainable nanotechnology solutions. It is ideal for researchers, material scientists, environmental engineers, and industry professionals working within nanotechnology, environmental science, and materials engineering fields. It will appeal to policymakers and educators interested in sustainable development and circular economy concepts who wish to provide insights and actionable detail to decidedly move toward the incorporation of green nanocomposites into practice.

Advancements through Sustainable Green Nanocomposites investigates how nanotechnology plays a role in tackling global sustainability challenges. Moreover, the ongoing aim is to link innovative findings of nanomaterials with promising sustainable applications in different industries. In this context, the authors focus on providing applications of sustainable and biogenic synthethis methods, sustainable practices, etc., to develop novel nanocomposites that are functional but have limited consequences to the environment. The authors use interdisciplinary perspectives leading toward understanding how sustainable nanocomposites can accelerate transportation of such applications into environmental remediation, agriculture, construction, health care, and more.

The scope of this book encompasses the assessment of the synthesis, classification, and applications of sustainable nanocomposites, with emphasis on environmental, economic, and social benefits and impacts. What establishes this book as unique is its approach to combine extensive disclosures on science to applications, with a laudable focus on biodegradable materials, as well as recyclable materials, while sensibly appreciating regulatory frameworks and environmental impacts. Accordingly, this book can benefit researchers, professionals within the industry, and policymakers interested in the situational applications of nanotechnology for sustainable development.

Key Features:

· Comprehensive coverage of green synthesis: Explores both plant-extract-based and microbial synthesis methods to produce environmentally friendly nanocomposites.

· Sustainable/green applications: Identifies nanocomposites applications in environmental remediation (including water, air, and soil), corrosion inhibition, agriculture, construction, textiles, and pharmaceuticals.

· Material classifications: Includes in-depth discussions on carbon-based, polymer-based, ceramic-based, metal-based, and hybrid nanocomposites.

· Sustainability focus: Discusses environmental impact, life-cycle assessments, biodegradability, and circular economy principles.

· Emerging trends: Discusses advances in plasmonic nanocomposites, nanofiller-enhanced membranes, and computational modeling to guide predictive design.

· Industry-specific insights: Provides illustrations of potential, real-life applications such as graphene-reinforced paints designed for the automotive industry, cellulose nanofiber coatings used in marine applications, and nanofertilizers for sustainable agriculture.

· Regulatory and social considerations: Discusses aspects of regulatory compliance, environmental safety, and the societal benefits sustainable nanocomposites provide.

Advancements through Sustainable Green Nanocomposites will serve as a definitive guide to understanding and applying sustainable nanotechnology solutions. It is ideal for researchers, material scientists, environmental engineers, and industry professionals working within nanotechnology, environmental science, and materials engineering fields. It will appeal to policymakers and educators interested in sustainable development and circular economy concepts who wish to provide insights and actionable detail to decidedly move toward the incorporation of green nanocomposites into practice.