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SMART NANOMATERIALS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL APPLICATIONS.

Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author: ScienceDirect (Online service)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: [S.l.] : Elsevier, 2024.
Series:Micro & nano technologies.
Subjects:
Nanostructured materials.
Nanomatériaux.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Intro
  • Smart Nanomaterials for Environmental Applications
  • Copyright
  • Dedication
  • Contents
  • Contributors
  • Preface
  • Acknowledgments
  • Part I: Foundational advances
  • Chapter 1: Introduction to smart nanomaterials for environmental remediation
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Current developments in smart nanomaterials
  • 2.1. Classes of smart nanomaterials
  • 2.1.1. Carbon nanodots
  • 2.1.2. Carbon nanoparticles
  • 2.1.3. Dendrimers
  • 2.1.4. Zeolites
  • 2.1.5. Metal oxide nanoparticles
  • 2.1.6. Other noble nanomaterials
  • 2.1.6.1. Nano-adsorbents
  • 2.1.6.2. Nanocatalysts
  • 2.1.6.3. Nanomembranes
  • 2.2. Various external stimuli in smart nanomaterials
  • 2.2.1. Temperature
  • 2.2.2. Force
  • 2.2.3. pH
  • 2.2.4. Moisture
  • 2.2.5. Electric fields
  • 2.2.6. Magnetic fields
  • 2.3. Methodology to produce synergistic nanomaterials
  • 2.3.1. Co-precipitation method
  • 2.3.2. Laser evaporation technique
  • 2.3.3. Mechanical milling approach
  • 2.3.4. Lithography method
  • 2.3.5. Sol-gel technique
  • 2.3.6. Hydrothermal method
  • 2.3.7. Sonochemical technique
  • 2.3.8. Plasma method
  • 2.3.9. Aerosol-based techniques
  • 2.4. Ecologically friendly method of preparing nanomaterials
  • 2.4.1. Microorganisms-based nanomaterial
  • 2.4.2. Plant-based nanomaterials
  • 2.5. Challenges associated with the preparation of diverse nanomaterials
  • 2.5.1. The cost of producing nanomaterials
  • 2.5.2. Knowledge gap
  • 2.5.3. Agglomeration of particles
  • 2.6. Chemistry of the synergistic effects of blending nanoparticles together
  • 3. Innovative characterization techniques
  • 3.1. Size and surface area determination
  • 3.2. Elemental composition and morphological analysis
  • 3.3. Optical studies
  • 3.4. Structural and defects
  • 4. New models in smart nanomaterials
  • 4.1. Self-healing materials for treatment of WW
  • 4.2. Advantages of self-healing materials in water and WW treatment
  • 4.3. Environmental remediation based on smart nanomaterials
  • 5. Conclusion
  • Acknowledgments
  • References
  • Chapter 2: Introduction to environmental needs and requirements of smart nanomaterials
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Definition and classification of smart nanoparticles
  • 2.1. Stimulus-responsive nanoparticles
  • 2.1.1. Temperature-responsive nanoparticles
  • 2.1.2. pH-responsive nanoparticles
  • 2.1.3. Light-responsive nanoparticles
  • 2.1.4. Magnetic field-responsive nanoparticles
  • 2.1.5. Electric field-responsive nanoparticles
  • 2.2. Targeted nanoparticles
  • 3. Green synthesis of nanoparticle
  • 4. Environmental benefits of smart nanomaterials
  • 5. Environmental requirement of nanomaterials
  • 5.1. Stability
  • 5.2. Biocompatibility
  • 5.3. Degradability
  • 5.4. Nontoxicity
  • 5.5. Minimization of environmental impact
  • 5.6. Recyclability
  • 5.7. Risk assessment
  • 6. Assessment of environmental risk induced by smart nanomaterials
  • 6.1. Exposure assessment