Emerging Nanomaterials for Recovery of Toxic and Radioactive Metal Ions from Environmental Media

by Xiangke Wang
Emerging Nanomaterials for Recovery of Toxic and Radioactive Metal Ions from Environmental Media
Author: Xiangke Wang
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 398
Release: 2021-11-26
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0323854850
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Emerging Nanomaterials for Recovery of Toxic and Radioactive Metal Ions from Environmental Media covers nanomaterials used in the environmental remediation of sites contaminated by toxic or radioactive heavy metals. The book comprehensively covers the use of MOF-based nanomaterials, COF-based nanomaterials, MXene-based nanomaterials, nZVI-based nanomaterials and carbon-based nanomaterials in remediation techniques and details the main interaction mechanisms between toxic/radioactive metal ions and the described novel nanomaterials through kinetic analysis, thermodynamic analysis, spectroscopic techniques and theoretical calculations. It provides a thorough reference on the use of the described novel nanomaterials for academics, researchers and advanced postgraduates in the environmental sciences and environmental chemistry. - Provides a comprehensive and systematic reference on various novel nanomaterials that are available for use in the treatment of heavy metal ions and radioactive wastes - Presents the latest knowledge on the interaction of toxic and radioactive metal ions with novel nanomaterials, including how to choose different materials for specific uses - Covers the principles and functionalization of nanomaterials in environmental remediation, enabling an understanding of methodologies and best choice in nanomaterials

Exploring Nanomaterial Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications

by Ramaswamy, Krishnaraj
Exploring Nanomaterial Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications
Author: Ramaswamy, Krishnaraj
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 654
Release: 2024-10-22
Genre: Science
ISBN:
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Nanomaterials, due to their tiny size and exceptional characteristics, are leading the way in scientific innovation, marking the beginning of a new era of technological progress and offering solutions to critical challenges faced by humanity. From their origin and theoretical foundations to their combination and extensive practical uses, the exploration of nanomaterials encompasses a wide range of knowledge and profound understanding, providing valuable perspectives on their revolutionary influence on different sectors of the economy. Nanomaterials possess distinctive characteristics, including enhanced strength, chemical reactivity, and electrical conductivity, distinguishing them from their larger counterparts. These characteristics stimulate innovative uses and improve current technologies, making them crucial in advancing engineering, medicine, energy solutions, and environmental sustainability. Exploring Nanomaterial Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications focuses on the interdisciplinary aspects of nanomaterials research and highlights their contributions to the advancement of medical science. This book offers a comprehensive overview of the present state of nanomaterial science and provide a glimpse into its promising future. Covering topics such as biosensing, energy storage, and pharmaceutical technology, this book is an excellent resource for academicians, researchers, graduate and postgraduate students, industry professionals, engineers, product developers, medical practitioners, policymakers, and more.

Emerging Natural and Tailored Nanomaterials for Radioactive Waste Treatment and Environmental Remediation

by Changlun Chen
Emerging Natural and Tailored Nanomaterials for Radioactive Waste Treatment and Environmental Remediation
Author: Changlun Chen
Publisher: Academic Press
Total Pages: 350
Release: 2019-04-25
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0081027761
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Emerging Natural and Tailored Nanomaterials for Radioactive Waste Treatment and Environmental Remediation: Principles and Methodologies, Volume 29 provides an overview of the most important radionuclide sources in the environment, their interaction with environmental media, and appropriate remediation techniques. The book focuses on the assessment of radionuclide sorption behavior in contaminated sites and the synthesis of new materials for radionuclides remediation through sorption concepts. Chapters investigate the main interaction mechanisms between toxic/radioactive metal ions with natural and manmade materials, natural clay minerals and oxides, and novel nanomaterials, such as ordered mesoporous silicas, carbon nanotubes, graphene, and metal-organic framework-based materials. Techniques and models discussed include kinetics analysis, thermodynamic analysis, surface complexation models, spectroscopic techniques, and theoretical calculations. - Provides a systemic discussion on the interactions between toxic and radioactive metal ions and natural and manmade materials - Helps to select the best approach to remove toxic/radioactive metal ions from a surface - Edited by a scientific authority in toxic/radioactive metal ion interactions

The ELSI Handbook of Nanotechnology

by Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain
The ELSI Handbook of Nanotechnology
Author: Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 580
Release: 2020-03-31
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1119592968
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This Handbook focuses on the recent advancements in Safety, Risk, Ethical Society and Legal Implications (ESLI) as well as its commercialization of nanotechnology, such as manufacturing. Nano is moving out of its relaxation phase of scientific route, and as new products go to market, organizations all over the world, as well as the general public, are discussing the environmental and health issues associated with nanotechnology. Nongovernmental science organizations have long since reacted; however, now the social sciences have begun to study the cultural portent of nanotechnology. Societal concerns and their newly constructed concepts, show nanoscience interconnected with the economy, ecology, health, and governance. This handbook addresses these new challenges and is divided into 7 sections: Nanomaterials and the Environment; Life Cycle Environmental Implications of Nanomanufacturing; Bioavailability and Toxicity of Manufactured Nanoparticles in Terrestrial Environments; Occupational Health Hazards of Nanoparticles; Ethical Issues in Nanotechnology; Commercialization of Nanotechnology; Legalization of Nanotechnology.

Metal Nanoparticles in Microbiology

by Mahendra Rai
Metal Nanoparticles in Microbiology
Author: Mahendra Rai
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 306
Release: 2011-04-02
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3642183123
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Following an introduction to biogenic metal nanoparticles, this book presents how they can be biosynthesized using bacteria, fungi and yeast, as well as their potential applications in biomedicine. It is shown that the synthesis of nanoparticles using microbes is eco-friendly and results in reproducible metal nanoparticles of well-defined sizes, shapes and structures. This biotechnological approach based on the process of biomineralization exploits the effectiveness and flexibility of biological systems. Chapters include practical protocols for microbial synthesis of nanoparticles and microbial screening methods for isolating a specific nanoparticle producer as well as reviews on process optimization, industrial scale production, biomolecule-nanoparticle interactions, magnetosomes, silver nanoparticles and their numerous applications in medicine, and the application of gold nanoparticles in developing sensitive biosensors.

Emerging Pollutants

by Francisco G. Calvo-Flores
Emerging Pollutants
Author: Francisco G. Calvo-Flores
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 528
Release: 2018-02-20
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3527338764
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An excellent, concise, and interdisciplinary overview of different classes of emerging pollutants arising, for example, from pharmaceuticals, pesticides, personal care products, and industrial chemicals and their impact on water, soil, and air. Following an introduction to chemical pollutants, with special attention focused on organic compounds and their properties, the book goes on to describe major emerging pollutants grouped according to their applications in different sectors of industrial or economic activity. For each type of compound, the chemical structure, main properties, and source are presented, along with their fate in the environment as pollutants, the latest analytical methods for detection, possible health or ecology consequences, as well as current regulatory laws. New developments, such as nanotechnology as a pollution source, are also included. The book closes with a chapter devoted to conclusions and future perspectives.

Clay Materials for Environmental Remediation

by Suryadi Ismadji
Clay Materials for Environmental Remediation
Author: Suryadi Ismadji
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 131
Release: 2015-03-24
Genre: Science
ISBN: 331916712X
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A comprehensive review of environmental remediation is presented with an emphasis on the role of clay minerals in water purification. In the first chapter, important aspects of environmental problems and possible solutions are discussed. In the second chapter, the application of natural clay minerals as environmental cleaning agents are explained. The discussion is focused on the role of different types of clay materials in hazardous substance removal from air, aqueous solutions, wastewater, aquaculture, ground water, etc. In the next chapter, the modification of clay materials is explored including the preparation of clay composite materials for environmental remediation. Various aspects of clay material modifications and the effects of clay surface chemistry on the removal of hazardous material is also discussed. Next, the equilibrium and kinetics of hazardous substance adsorption is presented. This chapter summarizes recent studies on the removal of hazardous substances from aqueous solutions and the environment using various types of clay minerals. The brief also includes various models used in adsorption studies and touches on the characterization of clay minerals.

Soil Bioremediation

by Javid A. Parray
Soil Bioremediation
Author: Javid A. Parray
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 372
Release: 2021-03-22
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1119547954
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SOIL BIOREMEDIATION A practical guide to the environmentally sustainable bioremediation of soil Soil Bioremediation: An Approach Towards Sustainable Technology provides the first comprehensive discussion of sustainable and effective techniques for soil bioremediation involving microbes. Presenting established and updated research on emerging trends in bioremediation, this book provides contributions from both experimental and numerical researchers who provide reports on significant field trials. Soil Bioremediation instructs the reader on several different environmentally friendly bioremediation techniques, including: Bio-sorption Bio-augmentation Bio-stimulation Emphasizing molecular approaches and biosynthetic pathways of microbes, this one-of-a-kind reference focuses heavily on the role of microbes in the degradation and removal of xenobiotic substances from the environment and presents a unique management and conservation perspective in the field of environmental microbiology. Soil Bioremediation is perfect for undergraduate students in the fields of environmental science, microbiology, limnology, freshwater ecology and microbial biotechnology. It is also invaluable for researchers and scientists working in the areas of environmental science, environmental microbiology, and waste management.