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The Art of Nanomaterials

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  • September 2022
  • Bentham Science Publishers Ltd
  • ID: 5666649
Nanotechnology has revolutionized many fields and applications, such as medical diagnosis and treatment, water purification, and environmental protection. There is an art behind the synthesis of nanomaterials and their use in our daily lives. The Art of Nanomaterials takes the reader on a fascinating historical journey to learn how artistic inventiveness has influenced scientific innovation, from ancient Egyptian paintings to modern uses in healthcare and engineering.

Through 6 chapters, readers will be able to appreciate the history and significance of nanomaterials in modern technology, their role in medicine, environmental protection, and their relationship with water. It serves as a quick and simple reference for anyone who has a scientific background in natural sciences, or otherwise, who is interested in nanomaterials.

Table of Contents

  • Foreword
  • Preface
Chapter 1 History of Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology
  • Introduction
  • Art of Nanosize
  • Ancient Egyptians (Pharaohs) and Nanotechnology
  • Nanomaterials for Artifacts Conservation
  • Nanotechnology and World Economy
  • Fabrication of Nanomaterials
  • Forms of Nanomaterials
  • Methods of Nanofabrication
  • Liquid State Synthesis
  • Sol-Gel Method
  • Colloidal Method
  • Solid State Method
  • Laser-Induced Ablation Method
  • Conditions Affect Nanostructure
  • Properties of Nanostructured Materials
  • Size Effects
  • Change of the Dimensionality of the System
  • Concluding Remarks
  • Consent for Publication
  • Conflicts of Interest
  • Acknowledgements
  • References
Chapter 2 Nanotechnology and Health
  • Introduction
  • Nanomedicine Applications
  • Effect of Nanomaterials on Health
  • Nanomaterials and Drug Delivery
  • Side Effects of Nanoproducts
  • Vaccine With Nanoparticles and Covid19
  • Cardiovascular Disease and Nanomedicine
  • Risk Factors for Cvds
  • Environmental Pollution and Cvds
  • Controlling Cvds Risk Factors
  • Nanomedicine for Cvds Treatment
  • Concluding Remarks
  • Consent for Publication
  • Conflicts of Interest
  • Acknowledgements
  • References
Chapter 3 Future of Nanomedicine
  • Introduction
  • Recent Research in Nanomedicine
  • Artificial Intelligence and Nanomedicine
  • Nanomedicine Transformation Using Ai
  • Nanomedicine and Economy
  • Impact on Employment
  • Concluding Remarks
  • Consent for Publication
  • Conflicts of Interest
  • Acknowledgements
  • References
Chapter 4 Nanotechnology and Water
  • Introduction
  • Water Purification
  • Water Desalination
  • Carbon Based Nano-Adsorbents
  • Removal of Heavy Metals
  • Metal Oxide Nanoadsorbents
  • Importance of Heavy Metals Removal
  • Lead
  • Mercury
  • Graphene Adsorbent
  • Zeolites Adsorbent
  • Nanomaterials and Water Purification
  • Nanomaterials for Wastewater Treatment
  • Nanomaterials and Wastewater Purification
  • Wastewater Treatment
  • Concluding Remarks
  • Consent for Publication
  • Conflict of Interest
  • Acknowledgements
  • References
Chapter 5 Nanotechnology and the Environment
  • Introduction
  • Nanostructure and Energy
  • Nanomaterials and the Environment
  • Detecting Nanomaterials in the Environment
  • Nanoplastic and the Environment
  • What is Nanoplastic?
  • Some Types of Plastics
  • Polyvinyl Choloride
  • Polyethylene
  • Polypropylene
  • Polypropylene and Nanoparticles
  • Polystyrene
  • Polystyrene Nanoparticles
  • Polydichloroethylene
  • Nanowaste and the Environment
  • Concluding Remarks
  • Consent for Publication
  • Conflict of Interest
  • Acknowledgements
  • References
Chapter 6 Future of Nanotechnology
  • Introduction
  • Nanotechnology and Economy
  • What is Next?
  • Nanotechnology for Securing the Future
  • Climate Change and Nanotechnology
  • Nanotechnology and Agriculture
  • Liquid Nanoclay Innovation
  • Nanotechnology Expectations
  • Concluding Remarks
  • Consent for Publication
  • Conflict of Interest
  • Acknowledgement
  • References
  • Subject Index

Contributors

  • Amin. A. El-Meligi