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1 online resource (467 p.) |
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Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Contents -- Foreword -- Preface -- Chapter 1 Science and Technology of Nanomaterials: Introduction -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Classification of Nanomaterials -- 1.3 Classes of Nanomaterials -- 1.3.1 Organic Nanoparticles -- 1.3.2 Inorganic Nanoparticles -- 1.3.3 Carbon-Based Nanoparticles -- 1.4 Properties of Nanomaterials -- 1.4.1 Size and Surface Area -- 1.4.2 Mechanical Properties -- 1.4.3 Optical and Electrical Properties -- 1.4.4 Magnetic Properties -- 1.5 Characterization of Nanomaterials |
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1.5.1 Surface Morphology, Surface Area, Size, and Shape of Nanoparticles -- 1.5.2 Elemental and Mineral Composition -- 1.5.3 Structures and Bonds in Nanoparticles -- 1.6 Current State of Nanotechnology -- 1.7 Safety Issues of Nanotechnology -- 1.8 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 2 Nanoremediation: A Brief Introduction -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Mechanism of Nanoremediation -- 2.3 Nanotechnology for Disinfection -- 2.4 Nanotechnology for Removal of Heavy Metals and Ions -- 2.5 Nanotechnology for Removal of Organic Contaminants -- 2.6 Nanotechnology for Oil/Water Separation |
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2.7 Challenges in Nanoremediation -- 2.8 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 3 Nanotechnology in Soil Remediation -- 3.1 Impact of ENMs on the Environment and Microorganisms -- 3.2 Engineered Nanomaterials in Soil Remediation -- 3.2.1 Iron-Based Nanomaterials -- 3.2.2 TiO2-Based Nanomaterials -- 3.2.3 Carbon-Based Nanomaterials -- 3.2.4 Silica-Based Nanomaterials -- 3.3 Nanotechnology in Soil Remediation -- 3.3.1 TiO2 Nanoparticles -- 3.3.2 Iron Nanoparticles -- 3.3.3 Silica Nanoparticles -- 3.3.4 Carbon-Based Nanoparticles -- 3.3.5 Silver Nanoparticles -- 3.4 Conclusion -- References |
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Chapter 4 Nanotechnology for Water Treatment: Recent Advancement in the Remediation of Organic and Inorganic Compounds -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.1.1 Classification and Synthesis Routes of Nanomaterials -- 4.2 Application of Nanotechnology -- 4.2.1 Heavy Metal Removal -- 4.2.2 Dye Removal -- 4.2.3 Organochlorine Compounds (OCCs) Removal -- 4.2.4 Inorganic Anions -- 4.3 Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 5 Nanotechnology in Air Pollution Remediation -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 Recent Developments in Nanotechnology for Air Pollution Remediation -- 5.2.1 Nanoadsorbents |
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5.2.2 Nanofilters and Nanostructured Membranes -- 5.2.3 Nanocatalysts -- 5.2.4 Nanosensors -- 5.2.4.1 Detection of NO2 -- 5.2.4.2 Detection of H2S -- 5.2.4.3 Detection of SO2 -- 5.3 Adverse Impact of the Nanomaterials in the Environment -- 5.4 Future Directions -- Acknowledgment -- References -- Chapter 6 Nanomaterials in Filtration -- 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 Nanofiber in Air Filtration -- 6.2.1 Pure Nanofiber in Air Filtration -- 6.2.2 Polymer-Nanofiber Composite in Air Filtration -- 6.2.3 MOF-Nanofiber Composite in Air Filtration -- 6.2.4 Nanomaterial-Nanofiber Hybrid in Air Filtration |
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Description based upon print version of record |
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6.2.5 Window Screening |
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Electronic book
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| Author |
Thomas, Merin Sara
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Pothen, Laly A
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| ISBN |
9783527834167 |
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3527834168 |
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