Over the past decade the world has seen the rise of the fascinating and diverse field currently recognized as nanotechnology. This book covers a broad spectrum of topics within nanotechnology, including synthesis techniques, various innovative characterization techniques, growth mechanisms of nanomaterials, the physics and chemistry of nanomaterials, diverse functionalization methods, and the various applications of nanomaterials in biology, therapeutics, energy, food science, and environmental science. It also discusses applications of nanostructured materials, integrative applications such as nano- and micro-electronic sensor devices, as well as agricultural and environmental remediation applications. The book also includes a discussion of advances in functionalized nanomaterials (0D, 1D, 2D and 3D) and covers the early stages of the development of functionalized nanostructures, considering the future for 2D nanomaterials and 3D objects. Additionally, it includes a chapter on nanomaterial research development that highlights work on the life-cycle analysis of nanostructured materials and toxicity aspects.

This book proves useful for researchers and professionals working in the field of nanomaterials and green technology, as well as in the field of nanotechnology. It should be useful to students and specialized researchers in a number of disciplines ranging from biology, chemistry, and materials science to engineering and manufacturing in both academia and industry.

Preface

Facile Synthesis of Silver Nanocoated Cotton Fabrics from Medicinal Plant Leaf Extract Against Nosocomial Infection
Biomimetic Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles from Medicinal Plants and Its Impact on A431 Epidermoid Cancer Cell Lines
Role of Nanomaterials in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Nanoparticles in Food Science and Packaging
Application of Nanomaterials in Heavy Metal Remediation and Pollution Control
Comparison of Biophysical Characters and Insecticidal Potential of Silver Nanoparticles Assisted by Citrus medica, Tagetes lemmonii and Tarenna asiatica Extracts
Review on Recent Advanced Synthetic Methods of Nanomaterials
Heterostructured Nanomaterials for Supercapacitor Applications
Rare Earthmetals, Transition Metals, Doped Metal Oxide Nanoparticles
Biogenic Metallic Nanoparticles for Diagnosis and Treatment of Lung Cancer
Applicability of Nanomaterials in Microbial Fuel Cells as Cathode Catalysts
Pollutant Removal from Coffee Industry Wastewater Using Polymer-Based Nano-Adsorbent as a Novel and Promising New Generation Adsorbent
A Review on the Application of Biogenic Metal Oxide Nanomaterials in Textile Wastewater Treatment
Advanced Two-Dimensional Transition Metal Carbides and Nitrides (MXenes) for Wastewater Treatment Applications
Carbon Nanomaterials for the Remediation of Industrial Effluents
Impact of Nanomaterials on Solid Waste Management
Agent Nanoencapsulation
Potential Applications of Nanomaterials in Agronomy
Application of Emerging Nanomaterials in Animal Origin Products and Packaging from Indonesia
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