Sustainable Nanotechnology for Environmental Remediation

1st Edition - January 13, 2022
Editors: Rama Rao Karri, Janardhan Reddy Koduru, Nabisab Mujawar Mubarak, Erick R. Bandala
Language: English
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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.

Cover Image
Title Page
Copyright
Dedication
Table of Contents
Contributors
About the editors
Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgments
Section 1 Insights, Synthesis and Properties
Chapter 1 Appraisal of nanotechnology for sustainable environmental remediation
Abstract
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Application of nanotechnology for remediation of different environmental components
1.3 Different sources of nanomaterials
1.4 Future aspects
1.5 Conclusion
References
Chapter 2 Green nanotechnology for environmental remediation
Abstract
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Classification of synthesis approaches of nanomaterials
2.3 Role of NPs in environmental remediation
2.4 Conclusion and future prospects
References
Chapter 3 Insights of green and biosynthesis of nanoparticles
Abstract
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Biosynthesis of nanomaterials
3.3 Physical methods for BNM characterization
3.4 Conclusions and perspectives for BNM synthesis
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 4 Conventional techniques for nanomaterials preparation
Abstract
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Overview of nanomaterials
4.3 CVD enhanced by plasma
4.4 Discussion and perspectives
4.5 Conclusions
References
Chapter 5 Green synthesis of metal nanoparticles for environmental remediation
Abstract
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Metal NPs
5.3 Metal oxide NPs
5.4 Environmental remediation
5.5 Future prospects of green synthesized metal/MONPs for environmental remediation
5.6 Conclusion
References
Chapter 6 Synthesis of green nanocomposite material for engineering application
Abstract
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Green nanocomposite materials
6.3 Synthesis of green nanocomposite materials
6.4 Processing techniques of polymer nanocomposites
6.5 Applications of nanocomposite materials
6.6 Summary
References
Chapter 7 Sustainable approaches for synthesis of biogenic magnetic nanoparticles and their water remediation applications
Abstract
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Biogenic synthesis of magnetic NP
7.3 Factors influencing synthesis of BMNPs
7.4 Application of BMNPs for metal removal
7.5 Factors affecting removal of heavy metals
7.6 Reusability of BMNPs
7.7 Advantages and limitations of BMNPs
7.8 Concluding remarks and future perspectives
References
Chapter 8 Nanoscale texture characterization of green nanoparticles and their hybrids
Abstract
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Factors affecting the characteristics of green nanomaterials
8.3 Characterization techniques of nanomaterials
8.4 Particle size and shape
8.5 Morphological characterization
8.6 Thermal characterization
8.7 Elemental analysis
8.8 Surface area of nanomaterials
8.9 Electrical conductivity of nanomaterials
8.10 Characterization of magnetic nanomaterials
8.11 Applications of nanomaterials
8.12 Conclusions
References
Chapter 9 Chemical and physical properties of nanoparticles and hybrid materials
Abstract
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Historical progress in NPs and hybrid materials
9.3 NPs and hybrid materials
9.4 Properties of NPs and hybrid materials
9.5 Application of NPs and hybrid materials
9.6 Future prospective
9.7 Conclusion
References
Section 2 Environmental Remediation Applications and Future Prospective
Chapter 10 Use of nanotechnology for wastewater treatment: potential applications, advantages, and limitations
Abstract
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Nature of pollutants present in wastewater
10.3 Agricultural consumption and toxicities associated with wastewater irrigation
10.4 Characteristics making NPs pertinent for wastewater treatment
10.5 Production technology of NPs
10.6 Nanotechnological processes in wastewater treatment
10.7 Advantage of NPs over conventional treatments
10.8 Limitations associated with nanotechnology
10.9 Future perspectives
10.10 Summary
References
Further Reading
Chapter 11 Green biocomposite materials for sustainable remediation application
Abstract
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Green biocomposites
11.3 Green nanobiocomposites
11.4 Application for sustainable wastewater remediation
11.5 Catalytic degradation of pollutants
11.6 Mechanisms involved in removal of pollutants from water
11.7 Future perspectives and challenges
11.8 Conclusion
References
Chapter 12 Advanced green nanocomposite materials for wastewater treatment
Abstract
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Waste and biomass-derived nanocomposites
12.3 Wastewater treatment by using biomass-derived nanocomposites
12.4 Conclusions
References
Chapter 13 Application of green nanocomposites in removal of toxic chemicals, heavy metals, radioactive materials, and pesticides from aquatic water bodies
Abstract
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Major emerging pollutants
13.3 Conventional water treatment strategies
13.4. Green nanocomposites for water pollution
13.5. Future perspective
13.6 Conclusions
References
Chapter 14 Functionalized green carbon-based nanomaterial for environmental application
Abstract
14.1 Introduction
14.2 Carbon-based material classification
14.3 AOPs application
14.4 Conclusion
Acknowledgment
References
Chapter 15 Photocatalytic applications of biogenic nanomaterials
Abstract
Keywords
15.1 Introduction
15.2 Fundamentals of photocatalysis
15.3 Photocatalytic activity in BNMs
15.4 Application of BNMs for photocatalytic degradation of organic contaminants
15.5 Challenges and perspectives
15.6 Conclusions
References
Chapter 16 Synthesis and photocatalytic applications of CuxO/ZnO in environmental remediation
Abstract
Keywords
16.1 Introduction
16.2 Synthesis of CuxO/ZnO
16.3 Photocatalytic activity of CuxO/ZnO
16.4 CuxO/ZnO in water treatment applications
16.5 CuxO/ZnO in water disinfection
16.6 Conclusion and perspectives
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 17 Phytogenic-mediated nanoparticles for the management of water pollution
Abstract
Keywords
17.1 Introduction
17.2 Overview of nanotechnology and phytogenic-mediated nanoparticles
17.3 Nanoparticles-based wastewater treatment technologies
17.4 Applications of nanomaterials in management of water pollution
17.5 Conclusions and future outlooks
References
Chapter 18 Magnetic nanoparticles and their application in sustainable environment
Abstract
Keywords
18.1 Introduction
18.2 Physical properties of MNPs
18.3 Chemical synthesis of MNPs
18.4 Green synthesis of MNPs
18.5 Applications of MNPs
18.6 Conclusion
References
Chapter 19 Future development, prospective, and challenges in the application of green nanocomposites in environmental remediation
Abstract
Keywords
19.1 Introduction
19.2 Global potentiality and opportunity of green nanocomposites
19.3 Green polymer nanocomposites
19.4 Production mechanism of green nanocomposite polymer
19.5 Functional properties of green nanocomposite
19.6 Application of green nanocomposite in the engineering field
19.7 Prospective strategies for improvement in green nanocomposite
19.8 Environmental impact of green nanocomposite
19.9 Conclusions
References
Section 3 Miscellaneous Applications
Chapter 20 Nanotechnology for biosensor applications
Abstract
Keywords
20.1 Introduction
20.2 Biomaterials in nanoscales
20.3 Classification of nanobiosensor
20.4 Nanotechnology-based biosensor applications
20.5 Future trends
20.6 Conclusion
References
Chapter 21 Ultrasmall fluorescent nanomaterials for sensing and bioimaging applications
Abstract
Keywords
21.1 Introduction
21.2 Metal NCs
21.3 Synthesis of metal NCs
21.4 Applications of metal NCs
21.5 Carbon dots
21.6 Applications of CDs
21.7 Summary
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 22 Synthesis of advanced carbon-based nanocomposites for biomedical application
Abstract
Keywords
22.1 Introduction
22.2 Synthesis of CNTs
22.3 Synthesis of CNT-based nanocomposites
22.4 Functionalization of CNT-based nanocomposites for biomedical applications
22.5 Applications of CNT and their nanocomposites in biomedicine
22.6 Concluding remarks
References
Chapter 23 Synthesis of metal oxide–based nanocomposites for energy storage application
Abstract
Keywords
23.1 Introduction
23.2 Potential methods for synthesis of metal oxide nanocomposites
23.3 Importance of metal-oxide nanocomposites in energy storage devices
23.4 Energy-based applications of metal-oxide nanocomposites
23.5 Conclusions and future perspective
Acknowledgments
Conflicts of interest
References
Chapter 24 Engineered uses of nanomaterials for sustainable cementitious composites
Abstract
Keywords
24.1 Introduction
24.2 Nanotechnology—the state of the art
24.3 Cementitious composites incorporating nanomaterials
24.4 Conclusion and future perspectives
References
Chapter 25 The carbon nanomaterials with abnormally high specific surface area for liquid adsorption
Abstract
Keywords
25.1 Introduction
25.2 Materials and methods
25.3 Results and discussion
25.4 Comparison with other materials
25.5 Conclusion
References
Chapter 26 Magnetic nanoparticles and its composites toward the remediation of electromagnetic interference pollution
Abstract
Keywords
26.1 Introduction
26.2 Objective
26.3 EMI shielding mechanism
26.4 EMI shielding materials
26.5 Conclusions
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 27 Role of nanotechnology in enhancing crop production and produce quality
Abstract
Keywords
27.1 Introduction
27.2 Application of NPs in agriculture
27.3 Role of nanotechnology in disease and pest management
27.4 Application of NPs for soil health management and restoration
27.5 Role of NPs in soil remediation/clean up
27.6 Prospects
27.7 Conclusions
References
Chapter 28 Sustainable environmentally friendly approaches to the recycling of spent selective catalytic reduction (SCR) catalysts
Abstract
Keywords
28.1 Introduction
28.2 Nitrogen oxides (NOx) problem and the current situation
28.3 Selective reduction catalyst process and its uses
28.4 Management and disposal of spent SCR catalyst: current approaches
28.5 Tungsten, vanadium, and titanium: demand, uses, and production methods
28.6 Current recycling methods for spent SCR catalyst and future prospects
Acknowledgments
References
Index

Rama Rao Karri

Dr. Rama Rao Karri is a Professor (Sr. Asst) in the Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Brunei, Brunei Darussalam. He has a Ph.D. from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, Master’s from IIT Kanpur in Chemical Engineering. He has worked as a Post-Doctoral research fellow at NUS, Singapore for about six years and has over 18 years of working experience in Academics, Industry, and Research. He has experience of working in multidisciplinary fields and has expertise in various evolutionary optimization techniques and process modelling. He has published 150+ research articles in reputed journals, book chapters, and conference proceedings with a combined Impact factor of 611.43 and has an h-index of 28 (Scopus - citations: 2600+) and 27 (Google Scholar -citations: 3000+). He is an editorial board member in 10 renowned journals and a peer-review member for more than 93 reputed journals and has peer-reviewed more than 410 articles. Also, he handled 112 articles as an editor. He also has the distinction of being listed in the top 2% of the world’s most influential scientists in the area of environmental sciences and chemicals for the Years 2021 & 2022. The List of the Top 2% of Scientists in the World compiled and published by Stanford University is based on their international scientific publications, the number of scientific citations for research, and participation in the review and editing of scientific research. He held a position as Editor-in-Chief (2019-2021) in the International Journal of Chemoinformatics and Chemical Engineering, IGI Global, USA. He is also an Associate editor in Scientific Reports, Springer Nature & International Journal of Energy and Water Resources (IJEWR), Springer Inc. He is also a Managing Guest editor for Spl. Issues: 1) “Magnetic nanocomposites and emerging applications", in Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering (IF: 5.909), 2) “Novel CoronaVirus (COVID-19) in Environmental Engineering Perspective", in Journal of Environmental Science and Pollution Research (IF: 4.223), Springer. 3) “Nanocomposites for the Sustainable Environment”, in Applied Sciences Journal (IF: 2.679), MDPI. He along with his mentor, Prof. Venkateswarlu is authoring an Elsevier book, “Optimal state estimation for process monitoring, diagnosis, and control”. He is also co-editor and managing editor for 8 Elsevier, 1 Springer and 1 CRC edited books. Elsevier: 1) Sustainable Nanotechnology for Environmental Remediation, 2) Soft computing techniques in solid waste and wastewater management, 3) Green technologies for the defluoridation of water, 4) Environmental and health management of novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), 5) Pesticides remediation technologies from water and wastewater: Health effects and environmental remediation, 6) Hybrid Nanomaterials for Sustainable Applications, 7) Sustainable materials for sensing and remediation of noxious pollutants. Springer: 1) Industrial wastewater treatment using emerging technologies for sustainability. CRC: 1) Recent Trends in Advanced Oxidation Processes (AOPs) for micro-pollutant removal.

Affiliations and expertise

Senior Assistant Professor, Universiti Teknologi Brunei, Brunei Darussalam

Janardhan Reddy Koduru

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 nanocomposites and nano-metal oxides impregnated bio-sorbents by advanced green ways for sustainable environmental remediation (water remediation). Management of waste biomaterials and re-use for environmental remediation.

Affiliations and expertise

Associate Professor, Department of Environmental Engineering, Kwangwoon University, Seoul, South Korea

Nabisab Mujawar Mubarak

Dr Mubarak Mujawar is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Curtin University, Sarawak Campus, Malaysia. His main research areas are carbon nanotube/nanofiber synthesis using microwave heating, synthesis of magnetic biochar and activated carbon using microwave technology, synthesis of biofuel using microwave heating, advanced materials syntheses such as hydro char, and graphene using microwave technology, functionalization of carbon nanotube for sensor application, application of CNTs and CNFs for removal liquids and gases pollutant, protein purification using carbon nanomaterials, immobilization of enzyme on carbon nanotubes and advanced material and reaction engineering etc.

Affiliations and expertise

Associate Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering, Curtin University, Sarawak Campus, Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia

Erick R. Bandala

Erick,R Bandala is an Assistant Research Professor in the Division of Hydrologic Sciences, at the Desert Research Institute. Las Vegas, USA. His research is in water quality, water treatment and site restoration. His major experience is in developing countries on the generation and adaptation of technology for the generation of safe drinking water and proper sanitation. Specific research interest includes solar driven advanced oxidation processes, assessing the effect of climate change on water quality, developing adaptive technologies for sustainable water quality management, water chemistry, stormwater quality and treatment.

Affiliations and expertise

Assistant Research Professor in the Division of Hydrologic Sciences, at the Desert Research Institute