Elsevier Biodegradation and Biodeterioration at the Nanoscale (Micro and Nano Technologies)

Biodegradation and Biodeterioration at the Nanoscale describes the biodegradation and biodeterioration of materials in the presence of nanomaterials. The book's chapters focus on the basic principles, action mechanisms and promising applications of advanced nanomaterials, along with their integration with biotechnological processes for controlled degradation and deterioration of materials. In addition, the current research indications, positive or negative environmental impacts, legislation and future directions are also discussed. This book is an important reference source for researchers, engineers and scientists working in environmental remediation, biotechnology, materials science, corrosion and nanotechnology. Review Describes how nanomaterials can be used to enhance and mitigate the biodegradation and biodeterioration of materials From the Back Cover This book aims to explore two issues: Nanoscale characterization and evaluation for biodegradation and biodeterioration of materials, Effects and roles of nanomaterials on the biodegradation and biodeterioration of materials. The chapters in Part 1 shed more light on the mechanism of biodegradation and biodeterioration, whereas Part 2 focuses on the application of nanotechnology in the biodegradation and biodeterioration of materials. Biodegradation and Biodeterioration at the Nanoscale describes the biodegradation and biodeterioration of materials in the presence of nanomaterials. The chapters focus on the basic principles, action mechanisms, and promising applications of advanced nanomaterials, and their integration with biotechnological processes, for controlled degradation and deterioration of materials. In addition, the current research indications , positive or negative environmental impacts, legislation, and future directions are also discussed. This book is an important reference source for researchers, engineers, and scientists, working in the field of environmental remediation, biotechnology, materials science, corrosion, and nanotechnology. About the Author Hafiz M N Iqbal is a Research Professor in the School of Engineering and Sciences at the Tecnologico de Monterrey, Mexico. His areas 0f research are biomaterials, bioengineering, biomedical engineering, environmental engineering, bioremediation, bio-catalysis, enzymes, immobilization, chemical engineering, green chemistry, algal biotechnology, and bioenergy. Dr. Muhammad Bilal is an Associate Professor in the School of Life Science and Food Engineering, Huaiyin Institute of Technology, Huaian, China. He completed his Ph.D. from Shanghai Jiao Tong University with a specialization in Bioengineering. He has published more than 300 scientific contributions in the form of research, reviews, book chapters, and scientific articles in various areas of science and engineering, with more than 8600 citations. He has guest-edited two special issues and serves as a scientific reviewer for numerous peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Bilal has a collaborative network with national and international institutes/universities across the globe. He is a member of The Chemical Society of Pakistan, Pakistan Medical Laboratory Association, and Member of the Agrarian Society of the University of Agriculture Faisalabad. His research interests include environmental biotechnology/engineering, nanotechnology, bio-catalysis, enzyme engineering, immobilization, chemical modifications and industrial applications of microbial enzymes, bioremediation of hazardous and emerging pollutants, liquid and solid waste management, and valorization of agro-industrial wastes and biomaterials for bioenergy. Tuan Anh Nguyen is a Principal Research Scientist, at the Institute for Tropical Technology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Hanoi, Vietnam. His current research focuses on advanced nanomaterials, and nanotechnology for corrosion and materials integrity in transportation systems. Tu