Nanoparticles as Sustainable Environmental Remediation Agents

Nanoparticles are being used as remediation agents for toxic pollutants, but their uncontrolled release into the environment can be a drawback. This book covers the research field of nanoparticle utilization, including their post-application recovery, fate monitoring, and life cycle analysis. It highlights successful applications for drinking water purification, wastewater and gas-stream treatment, and soil consolidation, and evaluates the potential scale-up for real-world applications. It also provides a detailed analysis of post-use recycling and regeneration, release pathways, risk assessment methods, and life cycle evaluation studies to prevent unintended release.

Format: Hardback
Length: 362 pages
Publication date: 18 October 2023
Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry

The increasing application of nanoparticles across various fields has underscored the importance of adopting a comprehensive approach to their synthesis, utilization, recovery, and handling. This comprehensive book delves into the intricate realm of nanoparticle utilization as remediation agents for toxic pollutants, with a particular focus on their post-application recovery, fate monitoring, and life cycle analysis. By examining these aspects through the lens of sustainability demands, the reader gains insights into the potential and limitations of these technologies.

Several chapters provide detailed summaries of successful applications of single or multi-phase nanoparticles in drinking water purification, wastewater and gas-stream treatment, and soil consolidation. These applications are evaluated in terms of their potential for scale-up to real-world applications, considering their competitiveness with traditional treatment methods. However, it is crucial to acknowledge that the uncontrolled release of nanoparticles into the environment can pose significant drawbacks. To address this concern, the book provides a comprehensive analysis of various aspects, including post-use recycling and regeneration, release pathways determination, risk assessment methods, and life cycle evaluation studies. These chapters highlight the critical importance of preventing unintended nanoparticle release into the environment.

This book serves as a valuable resource for individuals and professionals interested in developing nanoparticles for environmental remediation strategies. It provides a comprehensive and up-to-date understanding of the field, covering key aspects such as synthesis, characterization, application, and environmental considerations. By leveraging the insights and knowledge presented in this book, stakeholders can make informed decisions and contribute to the sustainable development of nanoparticle-based technologies.

Weight: 742g
Dimension: 162 x 242 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781839165320