1st Edition
Nanocomposites for Pollution Control
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.