Springer Nanotechnology, Food Security and Water Treatment Book

Explore the intersection of advanced science and environmental sustainability with this comprehensive volume from Springer. As part of the Environmental Chemistry for a Sustainable World series, this book examines the transformative role of nanotechnology across several vital sectors including food, health, water, and agriculture. Readers will learn how nanobiosensors provide high efficiency for detecting pathogens, allergens, and genetically modified organisms in food supplies. The text also covers agricultural advancements, such as nanofertilisers that support plant nutrition through steady, slow nutrient release. Additionally, the book investigates how nanomaterials synthesized from biomass, like fungi, can effectively clean water polluted by heavy metals. While highlighting these advancements, the book provides a balanced view by reviewing the potential toxic effects of nanoparticles as they are introduced into the environment. This resource is essential for those studying biotechnology and environmental chemistry who want to understand how new materials impact our world and our ability to maintain food and water security in a changing climate.