Sustainable Nanotechnology for Environmental Remediation (Micro and Nano Technologies)

Product Description Sustainable Nanotechnology for Environmental Remediation provides a single-source solution to researchers working in environmental, wastewater management, biological and composite nanomaterials applications. It addresses the potential environmental risks and uncertainties surrounding the use of nanomaterials for environmental remediation, giving an understanding of their impact on ecological receptors in addition to their potential benefits. Users will find comprehensive information on the application of state-of-the-art processes currently available to synthesize advanced green nanocomposite materials and biogenic nanomaterials. Other sections explore a wide range of promising approaches for green nanotechnologies and nanocomposites preparations. Case study chapters connect materials engineering and technology to the social context for a sustainable environment. Applications and different case studies provide solutions to the challenges faced by industry, thus minimizing negative social impacts. Review Outlines recent developments and efficient techniques to achieve sustainable environmental remediation for different pollutant problems across the globe From the Back Cover <p><i>Green Nanotechnology for Sustainable Environmental Remediation</i> presents exciting new developments and techniques for sustainable environmental remediation. The book provides a single-source solution to researchers working in environmental, wastewater management, biological and composite nanomaterials applications. It addresses the potential environmental risks and uncertainties surrounding the use of nanomaterials for environmental remediation, giving an understanding of their impact on ecological receptors in addition to their potential benefits. </p> <p>This book thus provides information on the application of state-of-the-art processes currently available to synthesize advanced green nanocomposite materials and biogenic nanomaterials. The book also explores a wide range of promising approaches for green nanotechnologies and nanocomposites preparations. Case study chapters connect the materials engineering and technology to the social context for a sustainable environment. The applications and different case studies provide solutions to the challenges faced by the industries, thus minimizes the negative social impacts and contributes in achieving a clean and sustainable environment.  </p> <p>This book is an important reference source for materials scientists, engineers and environmental scientists who are looking to increase their understanding of how nanotechnology is being used to create more efficient remediation systems and processes.</p> About the Author Dr. Rama Rao Karri is a Senior Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Brunei, Brunei. He received his M. Tech. from IIT Kanpur, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India, and a PhD from IIT Delhi, Delhi, India, both in Chemical Engineering. He worked as Postdoc at the National University of Singapore, Singapore and has more than 18 years of experience in academia, industry, and research. He has published around 86 research articles in reputed journals, book chapters, and conference proceedings with over 1200 citations and has an h-index of 19 (Scopus and Google Scholar). He is an editorial board member for 6 renowned journals and peer-review member for more than 74 reputed journals. He was the Editor-in-Chief for International Journal of Chemoinformatics and Chemical Engineering (IJCCE), IGI Global, USA from January 2019 to April 2020). Dr Janardhan Reddy Koduru is an Associate Professor, in the Department of Environmental Engineering, Kwangwoon University, Seoul, South Korea. His research interests are as follows: Development of low-toxic nanomaterials or nanocomposites by synthetic chemistry and green routes and were utilized for energy and environmental applications. Synthesis of graphene oxide-based nanoco