Exploring Nanotechnology for a Sustainable Economy

1. Auflage 2025
ISBN: 978-1-041-05373-6
Verlag: CRC Press

Buch, Englisch, 368 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm

Reihe: Sustainability: Contributions through Science and Technology

Nanotechnology has been recognized for its transformative potential across various industries for decades sparking widespread interest among researchers and innovators seeking to explores its capabilities for sustainable solutions. It remains one of the most dynamic and extensively studied fields in modern science. Nanotechnology involves the manipulation of matter at the nanoscale where unique properties of materials emerge due to their size and structure. These nanomaterials play a pivotal role in advancing applications in energy, healthcare, environmental remediation and sustainable economic development. In recent years, green nanotechnology particularly the eco-friendly synthesis of nanomaterials has gained significant attention for its ability to minimize environmental impact while maximizing efficiency. Nanomaterials exhibit remarkable properties such as enhanced strength, conductivity and reactivity that make them indispensable in addressing global challenges like climate change, water scarcity and healthcare innovation, positioning nanotechnology as a cornerstone of sustainable progress.

The book delves into the structural and functional properties of nanomaterials, which are critical for their applications in clean energy production, environmental remediation, water treatment and healthcare. It highlights their environmental significance including their use in mitigating climate change, enhancing construction materials, and developing fire-retardant solutions. The fundamentals of nanotechnology are thoroughly explored, alongside cutting-edge developments in synthesis, characterization methods and applications, covering chemical, optical, thermal, and structural properties. Additionally, the book addresses the environmental fate, health hazards and regulatory frameworks of nanomaterials, offering a balanced perspective on their deployment. With contributions from leading experts this book serves as an authoritative resource for researchers, policymakers and industry professionals to drive sustainable economic growth while addressing pressing global challenges.

Zielgruppe

Academic, Postgraduate, Professional Reference, and Undergraduate Advanced

Autoren/Hrsg.

Pandey, Garima

Banik, Bimal Krishna

Singh, Prashant

Fachgebiete

• Geowissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften
• Technische Wissenschaften Umwelttechnik | Umwelttechnologie Abfallwirtschaft, Abfallentsorgung
• Geowissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften Abfallbeseitigung, Abfallentsorgung
• Technische Wissenschaften Maschinenbau | Werkstoffkunde Maschinenbau Mechatronik, Mikrosysteme (MEMS), Nanosysteme
• Naturwissenschaften Chemie Analytische Chemie Umweltchemie, Lebensmittelchemie
• Technische Wissenschaften Technik Allgemein Nanotechnologie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Assessing the business potential of Nanotechnology; Nanomaterials for Green and Clean energy production and storage; Life-cycle thinking of nanotechnology; Current status and future prospects of nanotechnology in health care industry; Nanotechnology in Environmental Remediation; Application and prospects of nanotechnology for water treatment; Eco-Friendly Alchemy: Harnessing Nature's Power for the Green Synthesis of Nanomaterials; Environmental Fate, Transport, and Health Hazards of Nanomaterials; Nanomaterials for the construction industry; Nanomaterials as Fire Retardants; Nanotechnology as a Sustainable Solution to Mitigate the Environmental Impacts of Climate Change; Applications of Nanotechnology for Eco-Friendly and Sustainable Economic Development; Advancing Sustainable Development Goals Through Nanotechnology; Policy and Regulatory Issues in achieving a Green economy through Nanotechnology; Exploring Nanotechnology for a Sustainable Economy

Über Autor(innen)

Dr. Garima Pandey is Professor and Head of the Department of Chemistry at SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST), Delhi-NCR Campus. With a Ph.D. in Chemistry from CCS University, she has over two decades of academic and research experience, specializing in nanotechnology, green chemistry, electrochemical sensing, and environmental sustainability. Dr. Pandey serves as an Academic Editor for PLOS ONE and is on the Editorial Board of Scientific Reports (Nature Portfolio). She is also a reviewer for high- impact journals such as Discover Sustainability, Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, and Discover Materials published by Springer Nature. She has published more than 50 research articles and reviews in reputed international journals and contributed over 25 book chapters to renowned publishers including Elsevier, Springer, CRC Press, and Wiley. She has authored and edited multiple books and holds three patents, including innovations in hydrogen production and plastic waste pyrolysis. Dr. Pandey has been featured in Elsevier’s prestigious list of the Top 2% Most Cited Scientists worldwide for two consecutive years. She has also received several accolades including the Best Researcher and Best Faculty Awards at SRMIST. A dynamic academic leader and mentor, she is actively involved in research guidance, administrative roles and academic policy development.

Prof. Prashant Singh has completed M.Sc. in Chemistry from Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, India. He joined the research group of late Dr. N. N. Ghosh, at Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Centre for Biomedical Research, University of Delhi, India and received his Ph.D. He is currently working as Professor of Chemistry at Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma (ARSD) College, University of Delhi, Delhi, India. He has published about 190 research articles/ reviews in journals of international repute along with chapters. He has H index 35, i-10 is 124 and citation of his work is more than 4500. He is awarded with UGC postdoctoral research fellowship and also offered for post- doctoral fellowship from North-West University, South- Africa. Four students got their Ph.D. and few are currently working with him.

Bimal Krishna Banik, Ph.D., is Professor in the Deanship of Research at Prince Mohammed Bin Fahd University, Saudi Arabia. He received his doctorate from the Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science, Calcutta and conducted postdoctoral research at Case Western Reserve University and Stevens Institute of Technology, USA. Previously, he served as a Tenured Full Professor, First President’s Endowed Professor in Science & Engineering and Vice President of Research & Education Development at the University of Texas. His research focuses on synthetic organic chemistry and chemical biology, particularly in cancer, antibiotics, hormones, catalysis, and natural products. As Principal Investigator, he secured $7.25 million in grants from the NIH and NCI. He has over 700 publications, 530 presentation abstracts, and has edited/authored 23 books. His work, cited over 10,000 times, ranks him in the Top 2% of Scientists globally by Stanford University and Elsevier. Dr. Banik is a prolific leader in the scientific community, serving as Editor-in-Chief of 12 journals, Reviewer for 93 journals, and Editorial Board Member for 26. He has organized over 20 ACS symposia, chaired numerous conferences, and introduced approximately 300 speakers. His accolades include the Indian Chemical Society’s Lifetime Achievement Award, the Mahatma Gandhi Pravasi Honor Medal, and the University of Texas Board of Regents’ Outstanding Teaching Award. Dr. Banik has delivered keynote lectures in 35 countries and hosted distinguished figures, including Nobel Laureates and U.S. Senators.