This book explores recent developments in the design and synthesis of greener nanomaterials and their eco-friendly utilization at the industrial scale. It defines key material descriptors required for their successful employment in different applications and discusses their cost-effective synthesis from natural extracts. The text provides comprehensive links between the design/fabrication of nanoparticles and their catalytic performance (activity, selectivity, and stability) in various applications. The topics covered include photocatalysis, wastewater treatment, environmental ecology, medical biology, biotechnology, sensors, cosmetics, remediation, energy, and phytoformulation.
Author(s): Kaushik Pal
Publisher: Jenny Stanford Publishing
Year: 2022
Language: English
Pages: 313
City: Singapore
Cover
Half Title
Title Page
Copyright Page
Table of Contents
Preface
Chapter 1: Fundamental Research Trends of Green Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
1.1: An Overview of Nanotechnology and Its Toxicology
1.2: Various Nanomaterials and Toxicities
1.3: GC and Its Principles
1.3.1: Utility of Principles of GC
1.3.2: Green Nanoscience to Apply Principles of GC
1.4: A Green Approach in the Development of Nanoparticles
1.5: Applications or Trends of Green Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
1.5.1: Nanomedicine
1.5.2: Nanobiotechnology
1.5.3: Nanotechnology in Cosmetics
1.5.4: Detection of Foodborne Illnesses
1.5.5: Nanotechnology and the Environment
1.5.6: Nanotechnology in Sports Equipment
1.5.7: Food and Agriculture
1.5.8: Nanocoatings
1.5.9: Energy
1.5.10: Nanosensors
1.5.11: Nanoelectronics
1.5.12: Nanotechnology in Furniture
1.5.13: Graphene Batteries
1.5.14: Nanotechnology in Space
1.5.15: Nanotechnology in the Automotive Industry
1.5.16: Nanotechnology in the Construction Industry
1.5.17: Nanotechnology in the Cement Industry
1.6: Conclusions
Chapter 2: Sources of Green Nanomaterials
2.1: Overview of Nanomaterials
2.2: Properties of Nanomaterials
2.3: Synthesis of Nanomaterials
2.4: Green Chemistry Synthetic Approach of Nanomaterials
2.4.1: Bacteria-Mediated Nanomaterials Synthesis
2.4.2: Fungi-Mediated Nanomaterial Synthesis
2.4.3: Yeast-Mediated Nanomaterial Synthesis
2.4.4: Plant Extract Used for Nanomaterials Synthesis
2.5: Conclusion and Future Trends
Chapter 3: Hybrid Three-Dimensional (3D) Graphene Architectures for Photocatalysis of Noxious Pollutants
3.1: Introduction
3.2: Self-Assembly of Hybrid 3D Gr Architecture
3.3: Altering the Properties of 3D Gr for Improved Photocatalytic Performance
3.4: Recent Trends of Hybrid 3D Gr in Pollution Remediation via Photocatalysis
3.5: Photocatalytic Disinfection Using Hybrid 3D Gr
3.6: Conclusion and Future Perspectives
Chapter 4: Green Nanomaterials Industrial Utilizations in Nanomedicine and Pharmaceuticals
4.1: Introduction and Background
4.1.1: Historical Background
4.1.2: Nanotechnology in Medicine
4.2: Green NMs
4.2.1: An Insight into GNMs
4.2.2: Advantages of Green Synthesis
4.2.3: Properties of NMs Applicable to Medical Field
4.2.4: Various Methods of Modification of NMs for Nanomedicine
4.3: Antimicrobial Activities of GNMs
4.3.1: Effect of GNMs on Microbes and Their Biomedical Applications
4.3.1.1: Carbon nanomaterials
4.3.1.2: Nanosilver
4.3.1.3: Currently relevant NMs for biomedical applications
4.3.2: Mechanism of Antimicrobial Activity of GNMs
4.4: GNMs Approaches to Nanomedicine and Pharmaceuticals
4.4.1: NMs in Theranostics
4.4.2: Drug Delivery System
4.4.3: Regenerative Medicine and Tissue Engineering
4.5: Challenges in Nanomedicine
4.6: Conclusion and Future Perspectives
Chapter 5: Green Nanomaterials in Photocatalysis Applications
5.1: Introduction
5.2: Basic Principles and Mechanism of Photocatalytic Reactions
5.2.1: Mechanism Involving Reactive Oxygen Species
5.2.1.1: Generation of Reactive Oxygen Species
5.2.1.2: Role of ROS during Photocatalysis
5.3: Characteristics of Efficient Photocatalysts
5.4: Factors Affecting Photocatalyst Efficiency
5.4.1: Light Intensity
5.4.2: Nature of the Photocatalyst
5.4.3: Amount of the Photocatalyst
5.4.4: Temperature
5.4.5: pH of the Photocatalytic System
5.5: Green Nanomaterials as Photocatalysts
5.5.1: Metal Nanoparticles
5.5.2: Metal Oxide Nanoparticles
5.5.3: Metal and Non-metal Doped Metal Oxides
5.5.4: Nanowires and Nanorods
5.5.5: Quantum Dots
5.5.6: Biopolymeric Nanomaterials
5.6: Conclusions and Future Outlook
Chapter 6: Green Nanomaterials for Wastewater Treatment Analysis
6.1: Ecological Survey of the Global Impact of GNMs
6.2: HMI Removal Employing GNMs
6.3: Factors Impacting the Adsorption of Pollutants
6.4: Isotherm and Kinetics Models
6.5: Thermodynamics
6.6: Conclusions and Future Outlook
Chapter 7: Significant Role of Green Nanomaterials in Wood-Based Industries: Environmental and Quality Strategies
7.1: Introduction
7.2: Resource of Green Nanoparticles
7.2.1: Nanoparticles by Using Plant and Plant Extracts
7.2.2: Cellulose Nanoparticles
7.2.3: Lignin Nanoparticles
7.3: Role of Nanomaterials in Wood-Based Industry Products
7.3.1: Nanoparticles for Property Enhancement
7.3.2: Nanomaterials as Coating for Wood
7.4: Conclusions, Outlook, and Future Aspects
Chapter 8: Green Nanotechnology Research Avenue in Medicinal Biology
8.1: Green Chemistry Approach to Medicinal Nanoscience and Nanotechnology: An Overview
8.2: Green Synthesis of Metal Nanoparticle: Analysis and Biological Impacts
8.3: Green Synthesis of Metal Oxide NPs and Their Biological Properties
8.4: Conclusions, Outlook, and Future Aspects
Chapter 9: Green Nanomaterials in Energy Applications and Sensor Implementations
9.1: Introduction
9.2: Synthesis of Nanomaterials Using Green Chemistry Approach
9.2.1: Green Synthesis of Nanomaterials Using Microbes
9.2.2: Plant Extract-Based Biosynthesis of Nanomaterials
9.3: Potential Trends of Green Nanomaterials in Energy Applications
9.3.1: Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells Based on Green-Synthesized Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles
9.3.1.1: Tilia tomentosa (Ihlamur) leaf extract for the biosynthesis of ZnO nanoparticles
9.3.1.2: DSSC implementation using green-synthesized ZnO nanoparticles
9.3.1.3: Spectroscopic and microscopic analysis of ZnO nanoparticles and DSSCs
9.3.1.4: Electrical characterization of DSSCs constructed using green-synthesized ZnO
9.3.2: The Use of Bixa orellana Seed Extract in the Green Production of TiO2: Nanoparticles and Their Application in Solar Cells
9.3.2.1: TiO2: synthesis utilizing B. orellana seed extract in a green route
9.3.2.2: Fabrication of a DSSC based on green-synthesized TiO2
9.3.2.3: Spectroscopic characterization and optical properties of biosynthesized TiO2
9.3.2.4: Photovoltaic performance of a solar cell based on biosynthesis TiO2
9.4: Sensor Implementation and Performance Analysis Using Green-Synthesized Nanomaterials
9.4.1: The Use of Neem Leaf Extract in the Green Production of Ag NPs and Their Application in Sensing
9.4.1.1: Silver nanoparticles synthesized using neem leaf extract
9.4.1.2: Characterization of Ag NPs synthesized using neem leaves
9.4.1.3: Sensor implementation employing green Ag NPs for detecting ammonia
9.4.1.4: Pesticide detection using greensynthesized Ag NPs
9.5: Conclusions, Outlook and Perspectives
Chapter 10: A New Hope to Green Nano-Biomedical Science and Technical Utilization
10.1: Scope of Green Nanotechnology in Biomedical Science
10.2: GNT in Diagnostics
10.2.1: Applications in Blood Glucose Monitoring
10.2.2: Applications in Cancer and Lifestyle Disease Diagnostics
10.2.3: Applications in Microbial Disease Diagnostics
10.3: GNT in Biomedical Imaging
10.3.1: Applications in MRI
10.3.2: Applications in X-Ray CT
10.3.3: Applications in Optical Bioimaging
10.4: GNT in Regenerative Medicine
10.4.1: Polymer-Based GNT
10.4.2: Magnetic NPs in Tissue Engineering
10.5: GNT in Drug Delivery
10.5.1: Silica-Based GNT
10.5.2: Polysaccharide- and Lipid-Based GNT
10.6: Advantages, Limitations, and Future of GNT in Biomedicine
10.7: Conclusions, Outlook, and Future Prospects
Chapter 11: Organometallic Nanomaterials Synthesis and Sustainable Green Nanotechnology Applications
11.1: Introduction
11.2: Synthesis of Organometallic Nanomaterials
11.3: Applications of Organometallic Nanomaterials in Sustainable Green Nanotechnology
11.3.1: Capture, Sensing, and Separation
11.3.2: Advanced Catalysis
11.3.3: Biomedicine
11.3.4: Energy and Light
11.4: Future Outlook and Challenges
11.5: Conclusion
Chapter 12: Green Nanomaterials Revolution in Cosmetic Products and Skin Treatment
12.1: Introduction
12.2: Need for Green Nanomaterials in Cosmeceuticals
12.3: Types of Green Nanomaterials
12.4: Synthesis
12.5: Action Mechanism
12.6: Application in Cosmetics and Skin Treatment
12.7: Challenging Aspects
Index