1st Edition

Nanocomposites for Pollution Control

    674 Pages 16 Color & 133 B/W Illustrations
    by Jenny Stanford Publishing

    674 Pages 16 Color & 133 B/W Illustrations
    by Jenny Stanford Publishing

    Nanocomposites present outstanding mechanical properties and compatibility owing to their composite matrix and unique physical and chemical composition provided by large surface-area-to-volume ratios and high interfacial reactivity. Freedom to functionalize nanocomposites with various chemical groups increases their affinity toward target pollutants, which is highly desirable for the selective extraction of target analytes in complex environmental matrixes.

    This book presents the recent progress in the field of nanocomposites and their properties, fabrication methods, and applications for pollution control and sensing. It discusses the advances in pollution control techniques made possible because of nanocomposites and focuses on environment-friendly and efficient approaches. The text also covers economic, toxicological, and regulatory issues and research trends.

    PART 1: INTRODUCTION

    Nanocomposites: An Approach towards Pollution Control

    Rekha Sharma and Dinesh Kumar

    Nanocomposites for Pollution Control

    Ephraim Vunain and Ajay Kumar Mishra

    Nanocomposites for Redemption of Water Pollution

    Mona Abdel Rehim

    Dimensions of Nanocomposites in Pollution Control

    Pradeep Pratap Singha and Ambika

    ZnO-Based Nanocomposites for Photocatalytic Conversion of Organic Pollutants in Water

    Sze-Mun Lama and Jin-Chung Sin

    Nanoadsorbent-Based Polymer Nanocomposites for Environment Remediation

    Priyanka Ghanghas, Kavita Poonia, and Dinesh Kumar

    Role of New-Generation Technology in Remediating Environmental Pollution

    Sapna and Dinesh Kumar

    PART 2: CARBON NANOMATERIALS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL DEVICES AND TECHNIQUES

    Carbon Nanostructures: Applications and Perspectives for a Green Future

    Ankita Dhillon and Dinesh Kumar

    Role of Computational tools in Designing Enzymatic Biosensor for the Detection of Organochlorine, Organophosphate, and Carbamate Pesticides in the Environment

    Suvardhan Kanchi

    Core–Shell Quantum Dots: Sensing Applications

    Suvardhan Kanchi

    PART 3: NANOMEMBRANE-BASED DEVICES FOR ENVIRONMENT

    Nanocomposite Membranes for Heavy Metal Removal from Wastewater

    Ahmad Fauzi Ismail, K. Zulhairun, P. S. Goh, and A. F. Ismail

    Nanocomposite Membrane-Based Photocatalytic Reactor for Degradation of Endocrine-Disrupting Compound in Water

    Mohd Hafiz Dzarfan Othman

    Frontiers of Application of Nanocomposites and the Wide Vision of Membrane Science: A Critical Overview and a Vision for the Future

    Sukanchan Palit

    Polymer Nanocomposite Membranes Prepared by Electrospinning for Water Remediation

    Pengchao Liu, Xiangyang Shi, and Chen Peng

    PART 4: BIO-NANOCOMPOSITE FOR POLLUTION CONTROL

    Bio-Inspired Nanocomposites for Adsorptive and Photo-Assisted Decontamination of Wastewater

    Akeem Adeyemi Oladipo

    PART 5: GREEN AND SUSTAINABLE FUTURE- NANOCOMPOSITE

    Nanoscience and Its Role in the Solar Collectors’ Future

    Ahmed Kadhim Hussein, Hussein A. Mohammed, Kolsi Lioua, Dong Li, Rasoul Nikbakhti, and B. Mallikarjuna

    Green and Sustainable Future: Nanocomposites

    Vaneet Kumar, Saruchi, and Ajay Kumar Mishra

    PART 6: CONCLUDING NOTES

    Conclusion Notes

    Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain and Ajay Kumar Mishra

    Biography

    Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain is an adjunct professor, an academic advisor, and director of laboratories in the Department of Chemistry and Environmental Sciences at the New Jersey Institute of Technology, USA. His research is focused on the applications of nanotechnology and advanced materials in environmental protection, analytical chemistry, and various industrial sectors. Dr. Hussain has published numerous papers in peer-reviewed journals and authored or edited several scientific monographs and handbooks in his research areas.

    Ajay Kumar Mishra is full professor at the University of South Africa and adjunct professor at Jiangsu University, China. His interests include nanomaterials and water research. Prof. Mishra has edited several books and is on the advisory boards of a number of international scientific societies, conferences, and workshops. He has served as an associate editor and is on the editorial boards of several peer-reviewed international journals.