Application of nanotechnology in water research / edited by Ajay Kumar Mishra.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Mishra, Ajay Kumar, editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Water--Purification--Membrane filtration--Research.

Water.

Water--Purification--Materials.

Nanotechnology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (549 p.)

Place of Publication:

Hoboken, New Jersey ; Salem, Massachusetts : Scrivener Publishing : Wiley, 2014.

Summary:

At the nano size materials often take on unique and sometimes unexpected properties which results in materials being 'tuned' to build faster, lighter, stronger and more efficient devices and systems, as well as new classes of materials. In the water research, nanotechnology is applied to develop more cost-effective and high-performance water treatment systems as well as instant and continuous ways to monitor water quality as well. Nanotechnology in water applications potentially impacts on treatment, remediation, sensing, and pollution prevention. Nanotechnology for water treatment an

Contents:

Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Contents; Preface; Part 1: General; 1 Nanotechnology and Water: Ethical and Regulatory Considerations; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Ethics and Nanotechnology; 1.2.1 What Is Ethics?; 1.2.2 What Is an Ethical Issue?; 1.2.3 Basic Principles in Ethical Decision Making; 1.2.3.1 Utility; 1.2.3.2 Fairness; 1.2.3.3 Justice; 1.2.3.4 Proper Human Excellences; 1.2.3.5 Beneficence; 1.2.4 Significance of Nanotechnology in the Water Sector; 1.2.5 Benefits of Nanotechnology; 1.2.6 Ethical Issues and Concerns Related to Application of Nanotechnology in the Water Sector

1.2.6.1 Issues of Safety, Toxicity and Environmental Impact1.2.6.2 Distributive Justice Issues; 1.2.6.3 Intellectual Property Rights Issues; 1.2.6.4 Public Involvement and Consumer Awareness; 1.3 Legal and Regulatory Issues and Concerns Related to the Application of Nanotechnology in the Water Sector; 1.3.1 The EC's Code of Conduct for Responsible Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Research and Other Initiatives; 1.3.2 The Precautionary Principle; 1.4 Nanotechnology, Water and Human Health Research; 1.5 Conclusion; References

2 Nanoparticles Released into Water Systems from Nanoproducts and Structural Nanocomposites Applications2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Case Study on Polyurethane/Organically-Modified Montmorillonite (PU/OMMT) Nanofoam Nanoparticles in Water Suspension; 2.3 Methodology; 2.3.1 Material Synthesis of Nanophased Composites; 2.3.2 Drop-Weight Impact Test and Fracture Particle Extraction; 2.3.3 Characterization; 2.3.3.1 Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM); 2.3.3.2 Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM); 2.3.3.3 X-ray Diffraction; 2.3.3.4 Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS); 2.4 Results and Discussion

2.4.1 Synthesized Nanocomposites2.4.2 Generated Nanocomposite Dust from Impact Test; 2.4.2.1 Morphology Studies; 2.4.2.2 Size Effect; 2.5 Conclusion; Acknowledgement; References; Part 2: Remediation; 3 Prospects for Immobilization of Microbial Sorbents on Carbon Nanotubes for Biosorption: Bioremediation of Heavy Metals Polluted Water; 3.1 Dispersion of Metal Pollutants in Water Sources; 3.2 Removal of Metal by Conventional Methods; 3.3 Microbial Sorbents for Removal of Toxic Heavy Metals from Water; 3.3.1 Biouptake of Metal; 3.3.2 Factors Affecting Microbial Adsorption Capacity

3.3.2.1 Cell Age3.3.2.2 Physicochemical Effect; 3.3.2.3 Cell Biomass; 3.3.2.4 Initial Concentration of Metal; 3.3.2.5 Metals Competition; 3.3.2.6 Exposure Time; 3.3.3 Isothermic and Kinetic Equilibrium of Biosorption; 3.3.4 Drawbacks Due to Inhibition; 3.3.5 Metal Tolerance Mechanisms of Microbial Sorbents; 3.3.6 Pretreatment of Microbial Sorbent; 3.4 Immobilization of Microbial Sorbents on CNTs; 3.4.1 Possible Interaction between Microorganisms and CNTs; 3.4.1.1 Microbial Cell Membranes and Functional Groups; 3.4.1.2 Characteristics of CNTs

3.4.2 Adsorption of Microorganisms on CNTs for Bioremediation

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-118-93931-X

1-118-93929-8

OCLC:

881417577