Engineered Nanomaterials for Agricultural Sustainability

Current Status, Methods, and Future Strategies

Sanghamitra Majumdar, Jose R. Peralta-Videa

• Publisher: Academic Press
• Year: 2025
• Topic: Technology & Engineering
• eBook ISBN:
  9780323914345
• Subtopic: Environmental Science
• Index: Technology & Engineering

Engineered Nanomaterials for Agricultural Sustainability: Current Status, Methods, and Future Strategies offers an in-depth exploration of how nanotechnology is transforming agriculture by enhancing crop productivity and environmental sustainability. The book addresses the bottleneck between the development and the implementation of nanotechnology in agriculture, focusing on the knowledge gaps related to environmental fate, standardization of characterization methods, mechanism of biological interaction, safety concerns, and the lack of consensus in regulatory guidelines.A volume in the Nanomaterial-Plant Interactions series, Engineered Nanomaterials for Agricultural Sustainability covers the design and application of nanomaterials for critical agricultural applications, such as nano-fertilizers, nano-pesticides, soil remediation, and nutrient management. It discusses key considerations regarding the fate and transport of the nano-enabled agrochemicals for their safe and effective commercialization. Subject matter experts provide comprehensive insights into the characterization techniques for studying nanomaterials in an agricultural context and advancements in understanding their mechanism of action and toxicity using multi-omics tools. The chapters present the latest research alongside regulatory challenges, offering a structured approach that enables readers to design nanomaterials for specific agricultural applications while avoiding undesirable impacts.With a strong focus on sustainability, this volume provides a roadmap for responsible and effective implementation of nanotechnology in agriculture. It will be a go-to reference for those looking to harness nanomaterials to enhance agricultural productivity and ensure food security. - Presents an overview of nanomaterials for enhancing agriculture, including fertilizers, pesticides, and soil management - Includes methods for characterizing nanomaterials and assessing plant interactions and responses - Addresses key regulatory, environmental, and societal considerations for responsible use of agricultural nanotechnology

Table of contents

• Title of Book
• Chapter 1 Role of nanotechnology toward sustainable and resilient agrifood system
• Chapter 2 Characterization and transformations of engineered nanomaterials for agricultural applications
• Chapter 3 Methods for detection and characterization of engineered nanoparticles in plants
• Chapter 4 Nanofertilizers for smart delivery and nutrient regulation
• Chapter 5 Nano-based strategies for biotic stress managment
• Chapter 6 Application of nanomaterials in nutrient management, pollutant remediation, and sensing in soil
• Chapter 7 Emerging nanosensors for monitoring plant growth parameters and productivity
• Chapter 8 Role of engineered nanomaterials in augmenting plant response to abiotic stresses
• Chapter 9 Tools for detecting nano-induced biological responses and mechanisms in plants
• Chapter 10 Nanocarrier delivery systems for agrochemicals
• Chapter 11 Fate, chemical interactions, and reactive transport of nano-based agrochemicals
• Chapter 12 Societal implications: responsible introduction and use of nanotechnology in agriculture
• Index