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Nanotechnology in Environmental Science, 2 Volumes

by Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain, Ajay Kumar Mishra

May 2018

Intermediate to advanced

920 pages

30h 44m

English

Wiley-VCH

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1.1 Introduction1.2 The Aim and Objective of the Study1.3 Scientific Vision and Cognizance in the Field of Nanotechnology1.4 Frontiers of Nanotechnology and the Vision for the Future1.5 The Vision and Advancements in the Field of Nanotechnology1.6 Recent Scientific Endeavor in the Field of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology1.7 The Status of Environment Today1.8 Environmental Sustainability: Its Vision for the Future1.9 Technological Vision and Scientific Objective in the Field of Application of Nanomaterials1.10 Recent Scientific Research Pursuit in the Field of Nanomaterials and its Applications1.11 The Avenues Ahead in the Field of Nanotechnology Applications1.12 Scientific Cognizance and Scientific Sagacity of Environmental Engineering1.13 Nontraditional Environmental Engineering Techniques1.14 Future Trends and Scientific Doctrine of Novel Separation Processes1.15 Recent Scientific Research Pursuits in Membrane Science1.16 Future Trends in Research and Development in Nanomaterials1.17 Future Flow of Scientific Thoughts and the Scientific Progress1.18 ConclusionsReferences
2.1 Introduction2.2 STM Study of C60 Adsorption on Solid Surface2.3 C60F18 on Si(111)2.4 C60F18 on Si(100)-2 × 12.5 C60F36 on Si(111)-7 × 72.6 ConclusionsReferences
3.1 Introduction3.2 Diesel Oxidation Catalyst3.3 Diesel Particulate Filter3.4 Three-Way Catalysts3.5 Selective Catalytic Reduction3.6 Lean NOx Traps3.7 ConclusionsReferences
4.1 Introduction4.2 Significance of Nanotechnology for Wastewater Purification4.3 Classification of Nanoadsorbents4.4 Analytical Applications4.5 Concluding Remarks and ProspectsAbbreviationsAcknowledgmentReferences

5.1 Introduction5.2 Carbon Nanotubes5.3 CNT Sensors5.4 Graphene5.5 FullereneAcknowledgmentReferences
6.1 Introduction6.2 Organic Carbon-Based Fertilizer as “Biochar”6.3 Nanocarbons in Plant Growth6.4 ConclusionsAcknowledgmentsReferences
7.1 Introduction7.2 Experiment7.3 Results and Discussion7.4 ConclusionsReferences
8.1 Nanomaterials for Photocatalysis8.2 Mechanism of Photocatalysis8.3 Synthesis of Photocatalytic Materials8.4 Phase Transition and Microstructure of Photocatalytic Materials8.5 Optical and Magnetic Properties8.6 Photocatalytic ActivityReferences
9.1 Introduction9.2 Concept of Integral Environmental Pollutants9.3 Purpose of Functionally Active Nanomaterials9.4 Functionally Active Nanomaterials9.5 Potential Methods for Environmental Remediation9.6 Functionally Active Nanomaterials for Remediation of Environmental Pollutants9.7 Conclusions and Future DirectionsReferences
10.1 Introduction10.2 Nanomaterial-based Environmental Techniques10.3 Limitations of Nanomaterials Used for Environmental Techniques10.4 Methods of Nanomaterials' Functionalization10.5 Nanomaterial–Functional Groups Bonding Types10.6 Functionalization and Applications of Silica-based Nanomaterials10.7 Functionalization and Applications of Carbonaceous Nanomaterials10.8 Functionalization and Applications of Metal and Metal Compound Nanomaterials10.9 ConclusionsReferences
11.1 Introduction11.2 Membrane and Membrane Process for Industrial Wastewater Treatment11.3 Applications of Membrane Process for Wastewater Treatment and Comprehensive Recovery11.4 Novel Devices for Process Intensification and Fouling Control11.5 Conclusions and PerspectiveAcknowledgmentsReferences
12.1 Introduction12.2 Separation Mechanisms in Nanofiltration12.3 Fabrication and Modification of Nanofiltration Membrane12.4 Application to Water Treatment12.5 Fouling12.6 ConclusionsAcknowledgmentReferences
13.1 Boron Particles and Powders: A Review13.2 Clustering of Particles in Oscillating Flow: From the Nanometric to the Hundred-micrometer Size RangeAcknowledgmentsReferences
14.1 Introduction14.2 Sensing Technologies in Petroleum Industries14.3 Nanosensor Technology14.4 ConclusionsAcknowledgmentReferences
15.1 Introduction15.2 About SERS15.3 Environmental Pollution and SERS Detection15.4 Plasmonic Materials for Raman Enhancement15.5 Future PerspectiveReferences
16.1 Introduction16.2 Electrochemical Sensors16.3 Applications16.4 ConclusionsReferences
17.1 Introduction17.2 Classical Approaches of Metals17.3 Biosynthesis of Nanoparticles17.4 Characterization Techniques17.5 Wastewater Remediation17.6 Future Perspectives of Green Synthesized Nanoparticles17.7 ConclusionsAcknowledgmentReferences
18.1 Introduction18.2 Analytical Nanoscience and Nanotechnology18.3 Connection of Analytical and Environmental Sciences18.4 Nanocellulose18.5 Different Formats of Nanocellulose-Based Sorptive Microextraction18.6 Nanocellulose as Sensor of Contaminants18.7 Promoting Crystallization in Gel Media18.8 ConclusionsReferences
19.1 Introduction19.2 Preparation of Functionalized Nanomaterials19.3 Application of Functionalized Nanomaterials in Pollution Abatement19.4 ConclusionsReferences
20.1 Introduction20.2 Biopolymers: Introduction and Definition of Terms20.3 Immobilization of Photocatalysts on Supports20.4 Survey of Biopolymer-Supported Photocatalysts for Pollution Remediation20.5 ConclusionsAckowledgmentsReferences
21.1 Introduction21.2 Composite and Nanocomposite Materials21.3 Bioinspired Nanocomposite Materials21.4 Environmental Application of Bioinspired Nanocomposites21.5 Summary and ProspectsAcknowledgmentReferences
22.1 Introduction22.2 Carbon Nanomaterials for Environmental Devices and Techniques22.3 Functionalized Nanomaterials for Environmental Techniques22.4 Nanoseparation Device for Environment22.5 Magnetic Nanomaterials for Environment22.6 Bionanomaterial-Based Devices for Environment22.7 Nano-Lab on a Chip for Environment22.8 Toxicity, Economy, and Legalization of Nanotechnology22.9 Nanotechnology: A Green and Sustainable Vision22.10 ConclusionsReferences
23.1 Introduction23.2 Distribution of Nanoparticles Based on Composition23.3 Common Methods of Engineering of Nanoparticles23.4 Toxicity Based on Physicochemical Properties of NPs23.5 Toxicity of Some Widely Used ENPs to Environmental Organisms23.6 Effect of ENP Toxicity on Plants23.7 Effect of ENP Toxicity on Humans23.8 Metal Toxicity Mechanism23.9 Conclusions and Future PerspectiveAcknowledgmentReferences
24.1 Introduction24.2 History24.3 Methods of Preparation24.4 Application of Nanotechnology for Sustainable FutureReferences
25.1 Introduction25.2 Classification of Nanomaterials25.3 Synthesis of Nanoparticles25.4 Applications of Green Nanotechnology25.5 Prospects25.6 ConclusionsReferences
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