Neha Agarwal – författare

Environmental contamination poses a significant threat to ecosystems and human health. Nanomaterials, with their unique properties and versatility, have emerged as promising tools for environmental remediation. This book collates recent studies and new developments in effective environmental remediation using nanomaterials for cleaning pollutants in different environmental matrices. It explores the role of carbon and composite nanomaterials, bio nanomaterials, nanosheets, and phytonanotechnology. It also delves into photocatalytic applications of nanomaterials, using 3D-printed materials for the remediation of the environment, along with a deep analysis of the potential environmental risks, challenges, and the responsible use of nanomaterials. The authors also cover the prospective application and advantages of engineered nanomaterials, emphasizing the continuous growth and potential metamorphic impact of nanotechnology.

Features

This book is a great resource for researchers, academicians, students, and professionals in environmental and sustainable engineering, nanotechnology, and environmental remediation.

Environmental contamination poses a significant threat to ecosystems and human health. Nanomaterials, with their unique properties and versatility, have emerged as promising tools for environmental remediation. This book collates recent studies and new developments in effective environmental remediation using nanomaterials for cleaning pollutants in different environmental matrices. It explores the role of carbon and composite nanomaterials, bio nanomaterials, nanosheets, and phytonanotechnology. It also delves into photocatalytic applications of nanomaterials, using 3D-printed materials for the remediation of the environment, along with a deep analysis of the potential environmental risks, challenges, and the responsible use of nanomaterials. The authors also cover the prospective application and advantages of engineered nanomaterials, emphasizing the continuous growth and potential metamorphic impact of nanotechnology.

Features

This book is a great resource for researchers, academicians, students, and professionals in environmental and sustainable engineering, nanotechnology, and environmental remediation.

Green Solutions for Degradation of Pollutants is a compilation of reviews on environmental remediation by sustainable techniques. The book helps readers understand the potential of such techniques in resolving the growing problem of environmental pollutants.The editors have compiled 13 comprehensive reviews on green remediation techniques such as microbial bioremediation, nano-bioremediation, phytoremediation, and green-nanoremediation for the remediation of a variety of pollutants, including wastewater, microplastics, metals and other contaminants. Materials highlighted in the chapters include carbon quantum dots, plant extracts, metallic and organic nanoparticles.Green Solutions for Degradation of Pollutants is a reference book for readers who need to comprehend the practical application of green remediation techniques.ReadershipScholars and environmentalists seeking to enhance their knowledge on green and sustainable solutions for a healthy environment and safe society.

This book explores the perspectives and prospects of nanotechnology in environmental remediation and provides a deep insight into the role of nanomaterials for wastewater remediation. The book also focuses on the need for novel developments in the nanomaterials which can target particular contaminants in wastewater. It also takes into account the challenges involved in the application of these nanomaterials, their social and economic aspects, and future directions in multifaceted aspects of nanomaterial use that will facilitate future research to formulate the strategies for environmental restoration.

Nanotechnology offers new and improved environmental remediation technologies such as nanophotocatalysts, nanosensors, nanodevices, nanofilters, and nanoadsorbents for the decontamination of toxic pollutants, groundwater, and industrial wastewater. Considering the capabilities of nanotechnology in controlling, eliminating, and purifying environmental pollutants, it can also be considered as a green technology and an effective tool to achieve sustainable environment.