Advancements through Sustainable Green Nanocomposites investigates how nanotechnology plays a role in tackling global sustainability challenges. Moreover, the ongoing aim is to link innovative findings of nanomaterials with promising sustainable applications in different industries. In this context, the authors focus on providing applications of sustainable and biogenic synthethis methods, sustainable practices, etc., to develop novel nanocomposites that are functional but have limited consequences to the environment. The authors use interdisciplinary perspectives leading toward understanding how sustainable nanocomposites can accelerate transportation of such applications into environmental remediation, agriculture, construction, health care, and more.
The scope of this book encompasses the assessment of the synthesis, classification, and applications of sustainable nanocomposites, with emphasis on environmental, economic, and social benefits and impacts. What establishes this book as unique is its approach to combine extensive disclosures on science to applications, with a laudable focus on biodegradable materials, as well as recyclable materials, while sensibly appreciating regulatory frameworks and environmental impacts. Accordingly, this book can benefit researchers, professionals within the industry, and policymakers interested in the situational applications of nanotechnology for sustainable development.
Key Features:
· Comprehensive coverage of green synthesis: Explores both plant-extract-based and microbial synthesis methods to produce environmentally friendly nanocomposites.
· Sustainable/green applications: Identifies nanocomposites applications in environmental remediation (including water, air, and soil), corrosion inhibition, agriculture, construction, textiles, and pharmaceuticals.
· Material classifications: Includes in-depth discussions on carbon-based, polymer-based, ceramic-based, metal-based, and hybrid nanocomposites.
· Sustainability focus: Discusses environmental impact, life-cycle assessments, biodegradability, and circular economy principles.
· Emerging trends: Discusses advances in plasmonic nanocomposites, nanofiller-enhanced membranes, and computational modeling to guide predictive design.
· Industry-specific insights: Provides illustrations of potential, real-life applications such as graphene-reinforced paints designed for the automotive industry, cellulose nanofiber coatings used in marine applications, and nanofertilizers for sustainable agriculture.
· Regulatory and social considerations: Discusses aspects of regulatory compliance, environmental safety, and the societal benefits sustainable nanocomposites provide.
Advancements through Sustainable Green Nanocomposites will serve as a definitive guide to understanding and applying sustainable nanotechnology solutions. It is ideal for researchers, material scientists, environmental engineers, and industry professionals working within nanotechnology, environmental science, and materials engineering fields. It will appeal to policymakers and educators interested in sustainable development and circular economy concepts who wish to provide insights and actionable detail to decidedly move toward the incorporation of green nanocomposites into practice.