Environmental Nanobiotechnology: Remediation of Refractory Pollutants explores the latest advancements in nanotechnology for environmental remediation. The book delves into the innovative development of biogenic nanoparticles, emphasizing their catalytic capabilities in degrading a wide array of environmental pollutants, including hazardous dyes, pesticides, polyaromatic hydrocarbons, oil spills, and microplastics. The book covers critical topics, including the impact of refractory pollutants and various remediation approaches, the role of bionanomaterials in removing hazardous dyes and pesticides, and the application of nanotechnology in managing oil spills and microplastics. It also addresses the use of biochar, biopolymer-based hydrogels, and engineered nanoparticles for effective water treatment and pollutant removal.
Furthermore, it discusses the environmental toxicity and regulatory concerns associated with nanotechnology, ensuring a well-rounded understanding of the field. This is an essential resource for researchers, environmental scientists, and students in fields such as nanotechnology, environmental engineering, and biotechnology. It serves as a guideline for those looking to harness the potential of biogenic nanoparticles in combating environmental pollution, offering a pathway to sustainable solutions and innovative research opportunities.
Furthermore, it discusses the environmental toxicity and regulatory concerns associated with nanotechnology, ensuring a well-rounded understanding of the field. This is an essential resource for researchers, environmental scientists, and students in fields such as nanotechnology, environmental engineering, and biotechnology. It serves as a guideline for those looking to harness the potential of biogenic nanoparticles in combating environmental pollution, offering a pathway to sustainable solutions and innovative research opportunities.
Table of Contents
1. Refractory pollutants: Introductions, impact and various remediation approaches2. Bionanomaterials for removal of hazardous dyes
3. Biogenic nanoparticles with pesticide-removing capacity
4. Nanotechnology-driven solutions for the removal of polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)
5. Prospects of nanotechnology for oil spill management
6. Nanotechnology for removal of microplastics
7. Biochar-mediated removal of pollutants
8. Biopolymer based hydrogel for water treatment and decontamination
9. Nanotechnological perspective of heavy metal removal
10. E-waste management using nanobiotechnology
11. Bionanocomposite membrane filters for environmental application
12. Nanotechnology for biofuel production
13. Anaerobic ammonium oxidation by engineered nanoparticles
14. Nanoremediation of Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products (PPCPs)
15. Environmental toxicity, industrial and regulatory concerns with nanotechnology
