Nanotechnology for Sustainable Development

Nanotechnology for Sustainable Development

Author: Mamadou S. Diallo

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2014-06-02

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9783319050409

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The world is facing great challenges in meeting rising demands for basic commodities (e.g., food, water, and energy), finished goods (e.g., cell phones, cars and airplanes) and services (e.g., shelter, healthcare and employment) while reducing and minimizing the impact of human activities on Earth's global environment and climate. Nanotechnology has emerged as a versatile platform that could provide efficient, cost-effective, and environmentally acceptable solutions to the global sustainability challenges facing society. This volume is devoted to the utilization of nanotechnology to improve or achieve sustainable development. Recent advances are highlighted and opportunities of utilizing nanotechnology to address global challenges in water purification, clean energy, greenhouse gas management, materials supply/utilization and manufacturing are discussed. Also, societal perspectives are addressed and an outlook of the role of nanotechnology in the convergence of knowledge, technology and society for achieving sustainable development is provided. This book offers a thematic collection of papers previously published in the Journal of Nanoparticle Research.


Applying Nanotechnology for Environmental Sustainability

Applying Nanotechnology for Environmental Sustainability

Author: Joo, Sung Hee

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2016-08-04

Total Pages: 585

ISBN-13: 1522505865

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Nanomaterials have been used for years in industries such as consumer products, textile production, and biomedicine, yet the literature outlining their use in environmental causes is limited. The safety, toxicity, transportation, and removal of this technology must be addressed as nanotechnology and nanomaterial use is expected to grow. Applying Nanotechnology for Environmental Sustainability addresses the applications of nanomaterials in the field of environmental conservation and sustainability, and analyses the potential risks associated with their use. It elucidates the scientific concepts and emerging technologies in nanoscience and nanotoxicity by offering a wide range of innovative topics and reviews regarding its use. This publication is essential for environmental engineers, researchers, consultants, students, regulators, and professionals in the field of nanotechnology.


Nanotechnology and Sustainable Development

Nanotechnology and Sustainable Development

Author: Claire Auplat

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 200

ISBN-13: 0415891825

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Public institutions, academic researchers and financial analysts among others hail nanotechnologies as one of the most promising sectors of social and economic development. Calculations predict that it will become a trillion euro industry by 2015 and that it will bring about economic change of at least the same magnitude as the industrial revolution. Nanotechnology is recent, younger by some thirty years than biotechnology, but it appears at a point in time in human history where there is a convergence between the globalization of access to information and increasing awareness of the importance of sustainable development. Nanotechnology and Sustainable Development explores the ways in which this convergence leads to a change in the management of innovation âe" and ultimately a reshaping of technological democracy. The scope of the study is global, with a particular focus on Europe and the United States, utilizing several case studies of stakeholders including entrepreneurs, commentators, end users, scientists, and policy makers.


Sustainable Nanotechnology

Sustainable Nanotechnology

Author: Zibiao Li

Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry

Published: 2022-06-17

Total Pages: 325

ISBN-13: 1839162554

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This book illustrates how green nanotechnology is being used to promote sustainability, including applications in environmental remediation and energy optimization.


Sustainable Nanotechnology for Environmental Remediation

Sustainable Nanotechnology for Environmental Remediation

Author: Rama Rao Karri

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2022-01-13

Total Pages: 832

ISBN-13: 0323852920

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Sustainable Nanotechnology for Environmental Remediation provides a single-source solution to researchers working in environmental, wastewater management, biological and composite nanomaterials applications. It addresses the potential environmental risks and uncertainties surrounding the use of nanomaterials for environmental remediation, giving an understanding of their impact on ecological receptors in addition to their potential benefits. Users will find comprehensive information on the application of state-of-the-art processes currently available to synthesize advanced green nanocomposite materials and biogenic nanomaterials. Other sections explore a wide range of promising approaches for green nanotechnologies and nanocomposites preparations. Case study chapters connect materials engineering and technology to the social context for a sustainable environment. Applications and different case studies provide solutions to the challenges faced by industry, thus minimizing negative social impacts. Provides information on the use of biologically mediated synthetic protocols to generate nanomaterials Discusses a wide range of promising?approaches?for?green nanotechnologies and nanocomposites preparations Presents novel fabrication techniques for bionanocomposites, paving the way for the development of a new generation of advanced materials that can cope with spatiotemporal multi-variant environments


Sustainable Nanotechnology

Sustainable Nanotechnology

Author: Zibiao Li

Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry

Published: 2022-06-17

Total Pages: 325

ISBN-13: 1839165782

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Nanotechnology is a promising technique that can facilitate sustainability across a wide range of areas. By fabricating materials into nanometre-scale, nanotechnology has facilitated an efficient, economically, and environmentally acceptable solution for waste treatment and energy production. This book illustrates how green nanotechnology is being used to promote sustainability, including applications in environmental remediation and energy optimization. First, a comprehensive discussion of the latest advances to address the global challenges in water purification, CO2 management, plastics issue, food waste valorisation, toxic chemical pollutes, and energy efficiency will be provided. This is followed by the new opportunities that have been created in the production of alternative renewable energy under the premise of low natural resource consumption and minuscule toxicity production. Offering an important reference for the research community to understand more about green nanotechnology and its applications in sustainable development and circular economy. The book will be of interest to graduate students and researchers in nanotechnology, materials science, sustainability, environmental science, and energy.


Sustainable Nanotechnology

Sustainable Nanotechnology

Author: Yashwant V. Pathak

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2022-03-04

Total Pages: 388

ISBN-13: 1119650313

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Sustainable Nanotechnology A robust examination of the use of nanotechnology in the manufacture of sustainable products In Sustainable Nanotechnology: Strategies, Products, and Applications, a team of distinguished researchers delivers a comprehensive and up-to-date exploration of nanotechnology applications in environmental, pharmaceutical, and engineering products in the context of global sustainability. The book offers balanced coverage of the benefits and risks of nanotechnology. Divided into three parts, the editors have included contributions from leading scholars discussing sustainability, toxicological impacts, and nanomaterial-based adsorbents. This edited volume helps readers understand how nanotechnology and nanomaterials apply in different global sustainability challenges. It also discusses models for understanding the lifecycle and risk assessments of manufactured nanomaterials. Case studies are included to explore such topics as design, remediation, and technology assessment. The book also provides: Thorough introductions to nanotechnology-based research priorities for global sustainability and the challenges and opportunities of modern, sustainable nanotechnology Comprehensive explorations of improving the sustainability of bio-based products with nanotechnology and the improvement of the environmental sustainability of biopolymers using nanotechnology Practical discussions of nanotechnology-based polymers for drug delivery applications In-depth examinations of green nanotechnology-driven drug delivery systems Perfect for nanotechnology-focused professionals, sustainability experts, biomedical experts, and pharmaceutical industry practitioners, Sustainable Nanotechnology: Strategies, Products, and Applications will also earn a place in the libraries of neuroscientists, bioengineering professionals, and those involved in neuroprosthetic engineering.


Nanotechnology in Environmental Science, 2 Volumes

Nanotechnology in Environmental Science, 2 Volumes

Author: Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2018-05-29

Total Pages: 898

ISBN-13: 352734294X

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An overview of the current state of nanotechnology-based devices with applications in environmental science, focusing on nanomaterials and polymer nanocomposites. The handbook pays special attention to those nanotechnology-based approaches that promise easier, faster and cheaper processes in environmental monitoring and remediation. Furthermore, it presents up-to-date information on the economics, toxicity and regulations related to nanotechnology in detail. The book closes with a look at the role of nanotechnology for a green and sustainable future. With its coverage of existing and soon-to-be-realized devices this is an indispensable reference for both academic and corporate R&D.


Micro- and Nanotechnologies for Sustainable Development

Micro- and Nanotechnologies for Sustainable Development

Author: Puangrat Kajitvitchyanukul

Publisher: Trans Tech Publications Ltd

Published: 2015-05-11

Total Pages: 154

ISBN-13: 3038269298

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Safe and sustainable nanotechnology, a theme of this collection, is a challenging issue that needs to be discussed in a view of frontier technology for the future. Nanotechnology applications with safety concern are a key to sustainable development. The volume contains 19 peer reviewed papers covering the multiple meanings of the term advanced materials in micro and nanoscale for future sustainability. We hope the reader will both enjoy and find valuable up-to-date information on the topic at hand.