Nanoremediation: Modern Technologies for Treatment of Environmental Pollutants

Nanoremediation: Modern Technologies for Treatment of Environmental Pollutants is a comprehensive reference that highlights established nano-remediation practices, discusses their rapidly emerging applications in industry, and points out future research directions. The book provides researchers and scientists in academia and industry with a high-tech start-up that will revolutionize modern remediation practices. It condenses all relevant information on nano-remediation and provides an amalgamation of the latest trends in the field. In addition, the book handles the design and modeling of nano-remediation processes and the trends and challenges that nano-remediation is facing in various sectors. Special attention is given to approaches that lead to green and sustainable industrial developments, as well as to the legal, economical and toxicity aspects of nano-remediation. Presents the latest knowledge on origin, identification and utilization of nanotechnology in remediation techniques Details all processes discovered so far for nano-remediation as modern technology for environmental pollutants Offers up-to-date knowledge on nano-bioremediation Explores nanotechnology as a green solution for the treatment of environmental pollutants INDICE: Part I: Introduction1. Nano Perception in the Remediation Arena2. Nano Candidates for RemediationPart II: Nanoremediation with Processes (Adsorption, Photocatalysis, Redox reactions, Disinfection and Membranes)3. Adsorption processes using ceramics, carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and carbon-based nanomaterials such as dendrimers and polymers4. Photocatalysis: TiO2, ZnO, and species of iron oxides5. Redox reactions process using nanoscale zero-valent iron (nZVI), nanoscale calcium peroxide, and others6. Disinfection using nanosilver/titanium dioxide (Ag/TiO2) and CNTs7. Nano Filtration systems Nano Ag/TiO2/Zeolites/Magnetite and CNTs8. Electro-nanoremediation9. Less-common remediation Nanoreagents10. In-situ prepared nanocomposites for Fenton reactionsPart III: Nanobioremediation11. Microbial Nanotechnology12. Nanophyto Remediation13. Emerging trendsPart IV: Green Nanotechnology14. ELSI of Nano Remediation15. Green Nano Remediation16. Future of Modern Society and Sustainability17. Conclusions

• ISBN: 978-0-12-823874-5
• Editorial: Elsevier
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 662
• Fecha Publicación: 01/11/2022
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés