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Sustainable Nanotechnology

by Govindan Parayil, Yashwant V. Pathak, Jayvadan K. Patel

March 2022

Intermediate to advanced

384 pages

21h 26m

English

Wiley

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1.1 Introduction1.2 Medicine1.3 Food and Agriculture1.4 Human Health and the Environment1.5 Industry1.6 Further Training1.7 ConclusionReferences
2.1 Introduction2.2 Road to Sustainability in Nanotechnology2.3 Development of New Capabilities for Sustainable Environment and Health2.4 ConclusionReferences
3.1 Introduction3.2 Related Works3.3 Objectives and Research Methodology3.4 Global Sustainable Development Goals3.5 Concept and Characteristics of Ideal Technology3.6 Contribution of Universal Technologies on Achieving Sustainability Developmental Goals3.7 Risks Associated with Nanotechnology3.8 How Nanotechnology Can Be Made Green and Eco‐Friendly3.9 Green Nanotechnology in Primary Industry Sector3.10 Green Nanotechnology (GNT) in Secondary Industry Sector3.11 Green Nanotechnology in Tertiary Industry Sector3.12 Green Nanotechnology in Quaternary Industry Sector3.13 Challenges in Managing Nanotechnology Innovations3.14 How Green Nanotechnology Is Different and Secured to Achieve All 17 Sustainable Development Goals of UN3.15 ConclusionReferences

4.1 Introduction4.2 Biopolymers4.3 Nanotechnology in Environmental Remediation4.4 Methods to Assess Sustainability of Nanotechnology4.5 Bionanocomposites4.6 Methods of Production of Bionanocomposites4.7 Applications of Biobased Nanotechnology4.8 Expert Opinion4.9 ConclusionReferences
5.1 Introduction5.2 Different Class of Biopolymers5.3 Sources and Preparation of Biopolymers5.4 Biopolymer Nanoparticles5.5 Fabrication Methodologies5.6 Nanotechnology and Biopolymer Composites with a Sustainable Approach5.7 Characterization of Nanoparticles5.8 Applications of Biopolymers5.9 The Role of Biopolymers for Sustainable Development5.10 ConclusionReferences
6.1 Introduction6.2 Eco‐friendly Biodegradable Polymers and Their Nanotechnology‐based Drug Delivery Applications6.3 Future Prospects of Eco‐friendly Polymers for Drug Delivery ApplicationsReferences
7.1 Introduction7.2 Unique Properties of Nanoparticles7.3 Greener Synthetic Strategies7.4 Toxicity Aspects7.5 Bioinspired Green Nanomaterial Synthesis7.6 Greener and Sustainable (Nano) Solutions for Remediation7.7 ConclusionsReferences
8.1 Introduction8.2 Green Synthesis of TiO2 Nanoparticles From Various Biological Sources8.3 TiO2 NPs Synthesis Through Bacteria8.4 TiO2 NPs Synthesis Through Fungi8.5 TiO2 NPs Synthesis Through Algae and Cyanobacteria8.6 TiO2 NPs Synthesis Through Plants8.7 TiO2 NPs Synthesis Through Biological Derivatives8.8 ApplicationsAcknowledgmentsReferences
9.1 Eco‐safe Materials: Behind a Story9.2 Synthesis of CNS: Original Formulations9.3 Structure of CNS: Nano‐dimensioned Fibers to Build a Macroscopic Nano‐structured Material9.4 Early‐stage Life Cycle Assessment: A Tool for a Sustainable CNS Production9.5 Environmental Safety of Nanoscale Materials9.6 Final RemarksAcknowledgementsReferences
10.1 Introduction10.2 Occurrence and Production of Nanoclays10.3 Nanoclays for Biomedical Applications10.4 Conclusions and ProspectsReferences
11.1 Introduction11.2 Fabrication of Electrospun Nanofiber‐based Membranes11.3 Applications of Electrospun Nanofiber Membranes11.4 Future Perspective and Nanocomputing/Data Mining/IoT11.5 ConclusionReferences
12.1 Nanotechnology: Small Material With Large Potential12.2 Environmental Sustainability12.3 Natural Phytoconstituents: A Protective Package for Sustainable Materials12.4 Green Synthesis of Nanoparticles12.5 Solvent System‐Based Green Synthesis of Nanoparticles12.6 Stability and Toxicity of Nanoparticles12.7 Mechanism of Nanoparticle Synthesis by Plant Extract12.8 Environmentally Friendly Activity of Green‐Synthesized Nanoparticles12.9 Challenges and Future Scope12.10 ConclusionConflict of Interest StatementAcknowledgmentReferences
13.1 Nanocomposites and Nanobiocomposites13.2 Sustainable Nanobiocomposites13.3 Merits and Demerits of Sustainable Biocomposites13.4 Classification of Nanobiocomposites13.5 Natures of Nanobiocomposites13.6 Sustainable Properties of Nanobiocomposites13.7 Pharmaceutical Applications of Nanobiocomposites in Drug Delivery SystemsReferences
14.1 Nanotechnology14.2 Nanotechnology and Its Potential Impact on Human Health and Environment14.3 Green Approach to Nanoparticle Synthesis14.4 Methods of Green Synthesis of Nanoparticles14.5 Factors Affecting Green Synthesis of Nanoparticles14.6 ConclusionReferences
15.1 Introduction15.2 Pesticides15.3 Nanopesticides15.4 Nanoinsecticides15.5 Nanoherbicides15.6 Nanofungicides15.7 Latest Research by Types of Nanopesticides15.8 Pesticides Risk in Agriculture15.9 Risk Assessment: Aim and Importance15.10 Nanopesticides Risk Assessment: Toxicity Testing15.11 Prevention of Occupational Pesticide Risk15.12 Strategies for Prevention in the Premarketing Phase15.13 Strategies for Prevention in the Postmarketing Phase15.14 Health Risk Management15.15 Hazard Identification15.16 Exposure Assessment15.17 Risk Characterization15.18 Health Surveillance15.19 Record Keeping15.20 Information, Instruction, and Training15.21 National Plans for Prevention of Pesticide Risk15.22 Encapsulation of Chemical Nanopesticides15.23 Encapsulated Pesticides: Market ValueReferences
16.1 Introduction16.2 Natural Polymers16.3 Preparation16.4 Conclusion16.5 Future TrendsReferences
17.1 Introduction17.2 Applications of Cobalt Oxide Nanoparticles for Environmental Remediation17.3 Future PerspectivesReferences
18.1 Introduction18.2 Nanotechnology‐enabled Agrochemicals18.3 Nanotechnology for Detection and Remediation of Environmental Pollutants18.4 Agriculture Product Accessibility18.5 Critical Issues of Occupational Risk in Nanoagriculture Field18.6 IRGC Risk Governance Framework18.7 ConclusionReferences
19.1 Introduction19.2 Adsorbents19.3 Catalysts19.4 Polymer Composites19.5 Conclusion19.6 Future TrendsReferences
20.1 Introduction20.2 Natural Polymeric‐based Nanofibrils20.3 Nanofibers with Various Fabrication Techniques20.4 Biomedical Applications of Nanofibers20.5 Nanofiber Drug Delivery Systems20.6 Wound‐healing Applications of Nanofibers20.7 Nanofibers in Biosensors Applications20.8 Conclusions and OutlookReferences
21.1 Introduction: Going Green – Advances in Nanomedicines21.2 Convectional Techniques and Production of Polymeric Nanomedicines Using Bio/synthetic Polymers21.3 Eco‐friendly Nanotechnology for Nanomedicines21.4 Plant‐based Nanomedicines21.5 Conclusion and Future RecommendationsReferences