Sustainable Nanotechnology

Nanotechnology is a promising technique for promoting sustainability by fabricating materials into nanometre-scale, enabling efficient, economically, and environmentally acceptable solutions for waste treatment and energy production. This book discusses how green nanotechnology is being used to address global challenges in water purification, CO2 management, plastics, food waste, toxic chemical pollution, and energy efficiency, and offers new opportunities for alternative renewable energy production. It is a valuable reference for the research community.

Format: Hardback
Length: 310 pages
Publication date: 17 June 2022
Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry

Nanotechnology is a groundbreaking approach that holds immense potential for promoting sustainability across various domains. By manipulating materials at the nanoscale, nanotechnology has paved the way for an efficient, economically viable, and environmentally friendly solution to address waste treatment and energy generation. This comprehensive book showcases how green nanotechnology is being employed to drive sustainability, encompassing applications in environmental remediation, energy optimization, and more.

In the first chapter, a comprehensive exploration of the latest advancements in addressing global challenges such as water purification, carbon dioxide management, plastic waste management, food waste valorization, toxic chemical pollution, and energy efficiency will be presented. This will be followed by a discussion of the new opportunities that have emerged in the production of alternative renewable energy, emphasizing low natural resource consumption and minimal toxicity production.

This book serves as a valuable resource for the research community, providing a deeper understanding of green nanotechnology and its applications in sustainable development and circular economy. It will particularly appeal to graduate students and researchers in nanotechnology, materials science, sustainability, environmental science, and energy.

By harnessing the power of nanotechnology, we can envision a future where sustainability is not just a goal but a reality, paving the way for a more prosperous and environmentally responsible world.

Weight: 605g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781839162558