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Nanoremediation : modern technologies for treatment of environmental pollutants /

Nanoremediation: Modern Technologies for Treatment of Environmental Pollutants is a comprehensive reference that highlights established nano-remediation practices, discusses their rapidly emerging applications in industry, and points out future research directions.

Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author: ScienceDirect (Online service)
Other Authors: Hussain, Chaudhery Mustansar (Editor), Nassar, Nashaat N. (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Amsterdam, Netherlands ; Kidlington, Oxford, United Kingdom ; Cambridge, MA, United States : Elsevier, [2023]
Subjects:
Bioremediation.
Nanotechnology.
Biorestauration.
Nanotechnologie.
Bioremediation
Nanotechnology
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Intro
  • Nanoremediation: Modern Technologies for Treatment of Environmental Pollutants
  • Copyright
  • Contents
  • Contributors
  • Part I: Introduction
  • Chapter 1: Nanoperception in remediation arena
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Various perceptions on nano products
  • 3. Development of nano-PAAF
  • 4. General perception toward nano-PAAF
  • 5. Influence factors for nano-PAAF
  • 5.1. Cognitive elements
  • 5.2. Prior knowledge and information
  • 5.3. Outlook toward technological advancements
  • 5.4. Managing information interpretation
  • 5.5. Emotional influence factors
  • 5.6. Social and cultural relations
  • 5.7. Religious factors
  • 5.8. Political influence factors
  • 5.9. Societal trust
  • 5.10. Sociodemographic factors
  • 5.11. Contextual factors
  • 5.12. Information framing
  • 5.13. Influence of media
  • 5.14. Category of product
  • 6. Conclusions
  • References
  • Part II: Nanoremediation with processes
  • Chapter 2: Applications of nanomaterials for adsorptive removal of various pollutants from water bodies
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Synthesis of nanomaterials
  • 3. Metal oxides
  • 4. Adsorption mechanism
  • 5. Magnetic nanoparticles
  • 6. Carbon-based nanomaterials
  • 7. Ceramic and dendritic polymers
  • 8. Integrating nanoparticles with conventional treatment processes
  • 9. Challenges facing nanoparticles in real applications
  • 10. Conclusions and future perspective
  • References
  • Chapter 3: Integrating ecofriendly nanomaterials with deep-bed filtration for cleaning up industrial wastewater
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Fundamental theory and mechanism of deep-bed filtration
  • 3. Precoat filtration by diatomite
  • 3.1. Surface modifications of precoat filter media
  • 3.2. Precoat filtration field test-rotary drum filter (RDF)
  • 4. Rapid filtration by walnut shell filter and sand media.
  • 4.1. Walnut shell filtration media modified by iron hydroxide nanomaterials
  • 4.2. Integrating iron oxide nanoparticles in sand bed filtration for cleaning up olive mill wastewater
  • 5. Concluding remarks
  • References
  • Chapter 4: Photocatalysis: TiO2, ZnO, and species of iron oxides
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Factors influencing photocatalysis
  • 2.1. Charge carrier lifetimes
  • 2.2. Particle size of photocatalyst
  • 2.3. Metal nanoparticle doping
  • 2.4. Doping with cations
  • 2.5. Codoping
  • 2.6. Formation of composites
  • 2.7. Photosensitization
  • 3. Advantages and disadvantages of heterogeneous photocatalyst
  • 4. Photocatalysis
  • 5. Mechanism of photocatalysis
  • 6. Emerging challenges of photocatalysis
  • 7. Conclusions and future perspectives
  • Author contributions
  • Conflicts of interest
  • References
  • Chapter 5: Nanoscale silver enabled drinking water disinfection system
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. History of water disinfection
  • 3. Nanosilver as a disinfecting agent in water
  • 4. Synthesis of silver nanoparticles
  • 4.1. Physical approaches
  • 4.1.1. Evaporation-condensation
  • 4.1.2. Arc discharge
  • 4.1.3. Laser ablation
  • 4.1.4. Irradiation
  • 4.1.5. Hydrothermal
  • 4.1.6. Pyrolysis
  • 4.2. Chemical methods
  • 4.2.1. Polyol synthesis
  • 4.3. Biological methods
  • 5. Effect of physicochemical properties of AgNPs on disinfection
  • 6. Mechanism of disinfection using silver
  • 6.1. AgNPs adhesion and penetration into the cell membrane
  • 6.2. AgNP-induced cellular toxicity and oxidative stress
  • 6.3. Modulation of signal transduction pathways
  • 7. Application of unsupported AgNPs in water purification
  • 8. Application of supported AgNPs in water purification
  • 9. Current market potential of silver-based nanomaterials
  • 10. Health and environmental concerns of AgNPs
  • 11. Conclusion
  • Acknowledgment
  • References.
  • Chapter 6: Engineered nanomaterials for water disinfection
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Applications and disinfection features of nanomaterials
  • 2.1. Nanosilver (nAg)
  • 2.2. TiO2
  • 2.3. Carbon nanotubes (CNTs)
  • 3. Limitations and future perspectives
  • 4. Societal and health impact of nanotechnology
  • 5. Conclusion
  • Acknowledgments
  • References
  • Chapter 7: Environmental applications of nanographitic carbon nitride
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Synthesis of graphite carbon nitride g-C3N4
  • 2.1. Bulk g-C3N4 morphology
  • 2.2. Three-dimensional g-C3N4 structures
  • 2.3. Two-dimensional g-C3N4 nanosheets
  • 2.4. One-dimensional g-C3N4 structures
  • 2.5. Zero-dimensional g-C3N4 structures
  • 3. g-C3N4 functionalization
  • 3.1. Surface functionalization via covalent and noncovalent strategies
  • 3.2. Surface functionalization via elemental doping strategy
  • 4. Environmental applications of g-C3N4
  • 4.1. Photocatalytic application
  • 4.1.1. Preparation of g-C3N4 nanocomposites
  • 4.1.2. Types of g-C3N4-based heterostructures
  • 4.2. Application of g-C3N4 as adsorbent
  • 4.2.1. Surface modification methods and techniques
  • 4.2.2. Optimization of the synthesis conditions
  • Polymerization temperature
  • Type of raw material
  • pH of the solution
  • Ionic force
  • 4.2.3. Adsorbent in solid-phase extraction (SPE)
  • 4.2.4. Solid-phase extraction (SPE): Preconcentration and removal of environmental pollutants
  • 4.2.5. Magnetic solid-phase extraction (MSPE)
  • 4.2.6. Solid-phase microextraction (SPME)
  • 4.3. Application of carbon nitrides in environmental sensors
  • 4.3.1. Luminescence/fluorescence probe
  • 4.3.2. Application of carbon nitrides in electrochemistry
  • 5. Conclusions and future perspective
  • References
  • Chapter 8: Electrokinetic remediation technique for soil contaminants
  • 1. Introduction.
  • 2. Electrokinetic remediation: Basics and applications
  • 3. Electrokinetic remediation: Limitations
  • 4. Electrokinetic remediation enhanced/coupled with other agents/technologies
  • 4.1. EKR enhanced with facilitating agents
  • 4.1.1. EKR enhanced with surfactants
  • 4.1.2. EK enhanced with cosolvents
  • 4.1.3. EK enhanced with chelating agents
  • 4.1.4. EK enhanced with complexing agents
  • 4.2. EK coupled with other remediation technologies
  • 4.2.1. EK coupled with chemical oxidation
  • 4.2.2. EK coupled with nanoremediation
  • 4.2.3. EK coupled with bioremediation
  • 4.2.4. EK coupled with phytoremediation
  • 5. Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 9: Natural, biosynthesized, polymeric, and other remediation nanoreagents
  • 1. Introduction
  • 1.1. Alginates
  • 1.2. Biosynthesized nanomaterials
  • 1.3. Cellulose-based nanomaterials
  • 1.4. Chitosan
  • 1.5. Layered double hydroxides
  • 1.6. Nanoclays
  • 1.7. Nanofibers
  • 1.8. Nanoporous polymers and polyhydroxyalkanoates
  • 2. Conclusions and future perspective
  • References
  • Chapter 10: Environmental remediation utilization of polyurethanes/carbon nanomaterial nanocomposite sponges
  • 1. Polyurethane
  • 2. Surface modification of sponges
  • 3. Water remediation
  • 4. Carbonaceous materials
  • 5. Polyurethane/carbonaceous sponges
  • 6. Conclusions
  • 7. Important websites about the topic
  • Acknowledgment
  • References
  • Part III: Nanobioremediation
  • Chapter 11: Microbial nanotechnology
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Microbial-mediated biosynthesis of nanomaterials
  • 2.1. Bacteria
  • 2.1.1. Whole cell structure
  • 2.1.2. Bacterial flagella and pili
  • 2.2. Fungi
  • 2.2.1. Cellular structures
  • 2.2.2. Mold as a biotemplate
  • 2.3. Microalgae
  • 2.4. Factors affecting microbial synthesis of nanoparticles
  • 2.4.1. Temperature and incubation time
  • 2.4.2. pH.
  • 2.4.3. Concentration of metal precursors
  • 2.5. Applications of microorganisms-assisted NMs
  • 2.5.1. Drug delivery
  • 2.5.2. Cancer therapy
  • 2.5.3. Antimicrobial activities
  • 2.6. Nanocosmetics
  • 2.7. Nanotechnology in the food sector
  • 3. Conclusions
  • References
  • Chapter 12: Nanobioremediation-New directions for environmental protection
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Nanobioremediation: Principle
  • 3. Nanomaterials and nanoparticles in bioremediation
  • 4. Removal of environmental contaminants
  • 5. Nanomaterials in bioremediation: Challenges
  • 6. Future development of environmental nanoapplications
  • 7. Regulations associated with nanotechnologies
  • 8. Conclusions
  • References
  • Chapter 13: Emerging trends-Current developments in nanobioremediation via electrochemistry
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Integration of nanotechnology and bioremediation: Nanobioremediation
  • 3. Nanomaterials used in (bio)remediation processes
  • 3.1. Nanomaterials in bioremediation
  • 3.1.1. Carbon nanomaterials
  • Graphene
  • Carbon nanotubes
  • Graphene oxide
  • Fullerenes
  • Graphite oxide
  • 3.1.2. Metal nanomaterials
  • Bimetallic nanoparticles
  • Metal oxide nanoparticles
  • Magnetic nanoparticles
  • Semiconductor nanoparticles
  • 4. Emerging approaches/technologies for nanobioremediation
  • 4.1. The remediation of contaminated soil
  • 4.2. The remediation of contaminated water
  • 4.3. The remediation of contaminated air
  • 5. Recent trends in electrochemical devices for nanobioremediation
  • 5.1. Microbial fuel cells
  • 5.1.1. Sediment microbial fuel cells
  • 5.1.2. Constructed wetland microbial fuel cells
  • 5.1.3. Plant microbial fuel cells
  • 5.2. Microbial electrolysis cells
  • 5.3. Microbial desalination cells
  • 6. Conclusion and future perspectives
  • References
  • Part IV: Green nanotechnology.