Author | : Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 898 |
Release | : 2018-05-29 |
Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
ISBN | : 352734294X |
An overview of the current state of nanotechnology-based devices with applications in environmental science, focusing on nanomaterials and polymer nanocomposites. The handbook pays special attention to those nanotechnology-based approaches that promise easier, faster and cheaper processes in environmental monitoring and remediation. Furthermore, it presents up-to-date information on the economics, toxicity and regulations related to nanotechnology in detail. The book closes with a look at the role of nanotechnology for a green and sustainable future. With its coverage of existing and soon-to-be-realized devices this is an indispensable reference for both academic and corporate R&D.