Sustainable Nanotechnology / edited by Zibiao Li, Jie Zheng, and Enyi Ye.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Li, Zibiao, editor.

Zheng, Jie, editor.

Ye, Enyi, editor.

Series:

ISSO (Series)

Issn Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Nanotechnology.

Sustainable development.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (329 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

London, England : The Royal Society of Chemistry, [2022]

Summary:

This book illustrates how green nanotechnology is being used to promote sustainability, including applications in environmental remediation and energy optimization.

Contents:

Intro

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Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction of Nanotechnology and Sustainability

1.1 Introduction

1.2 Types of Nanostructures

1.2.1 Nanoparticles

1.2.2 Nanofibers

1.2.3 Nanotubes

1.2.4 Nanoplates

1.3 Green Chemistry and Synthetic Approaches

1.3.1 Mechanochemistry

1.3.2 Microwave Irradiation

1.3.3 Photochemistry and Photocatalysis

1.3.4 Electrochemistry and Electrocatalysis

1.3.5 Flow Chemistry

1.3.6 Biological Synthesis

1.4 Green and Sustainable Resources

1.4.1 Renewable Resources - Biomass and Biomolecules

1.4.2 Renewable Resources - Waste

1.5 Environmental Impact and Life Cycle of Nanotechnology

1.5.1 Sustainable Evaluation of Nanotechnology

1.5.2 Impact on the Environment and Human Health

1.6 Perspectives and Conclusion

References

Chapter 2 Green Nanotechnology for High-performance Impurity Detection and Water Treatment

2.1 Introduction

2.2 Biosensors and Nanoparticles for Impurity Detection

2.2.1 Electrochemical Biosensors

2.2.2 Nanoparticles

2.3 Nanomaterials for Adsorbing and Degrading Pollutants in Water

2.3.1 Nanosorbents

2.3.2 Nanophotocatalysts

2.4 Nanofibrous Sorbents, Membranes, and Aerogels for Removing Oil From Water

2.4.1 Nanofibrous Sorbents

2.4.2 Nanofibrous Membranes

2.4.3 Nanofibrous Aerogel

2.5 Thin-film Nanocomposite Membranes for Energy-efficient Water Purification

2.5.1 Zero-dimensional Materials: Nanoparticles and Quantum Dots

2.5.2 One-dimensional Materials: Nanotubes

2.5.3 Two-dimensional Materials: Nanosheets

2.5.4 Three-dimensional Materials: Metal-Organic Frameworks and Organic Cages

2.6 Conclusions and Outlook

Chapter 3 Nanotechnology for CO2 Capture, Storage, and Conversion

3.1 Introduction

3.2 Capture of CO2 by Nanostructured Materials.

3.2.1 Adsorbing of CO2 on Nanostructured Materials

3.2.2 Separation of CO2 by Using Nanotechnology

3.2.3 Fixation of CO2 Over Nanomaterials

3.3 Photocatalytic CO2 Reduction Over Nanostructures

3.3.1 Metals and Alloys

3.3.2 Metal Oxides and Their Nanohybrids

3.3.3 Other Metal Compounds and Their Hybrids

3.3.4 Two-dimensional Carbon-containing Materials

3.3.5 Metal-Organic Frameworks

3.4 Electrochemical Reduction of CO2 With Nanostructured Materials

3.4.1 Nanostructured Monometal Electrocatalysts

3.4.2 Hybridization of Different Metals

3.4.3 Metal Oxides and Their Hybrids

3.4.4 Other Interesting Electrocatalytic Systems

3.5 Summary and Outlook

Chapter 4 Nanotechnology for the Remediation of Plastic Wastes

4.1 Introduction

4.2 Biodegradable Plastics

4.2.1 Nanomaterials for Improving the Performance of Plastics

4.2.2 Biodegradability of Plastics

4.3 Nanotechnologies for the Remediation of Plastics

4.3.1 Nanofiller

4.3.2 Photodegradation of Plastics

4.3.3 Nanotechnology in Flexible Plastics

4.3.4 Nanotechnology in the Carbonization of Plastics

4.3.5 Nanotechnology for the Transformation of Plastics to High-value Products

4.4 Conclusion and Outlook

Chapter 5 Sustainable Nanomaterials for Pollutant Treatment

5.1 Introduction

5.2 Heavy Metals in Wastewater

5.3 Mechanisms of the Adsorption of Contaminants From Wastewater Using Nanomaterials

5.3.1 Isotherm Adsorption Models

5.3.2 Kinetic Adsorption Models

5.3.3 Data Analysis

5.3.4 Spectroscopy Methods

5.4 Metal Oxide Nanomaterials

5.4.1 MnO2 Nanomaterials

5.4.2 Iron Oxide Nanomaterials

5.4.3 Zinc Oxide Nanomaterials

5.5 Conclusions

Chapter 6 The Application of Nanomaterials in the Built Environment

6.1 Introduction.

6.2 Nanomaterial in Building Components

6.2.1 Glass

6.2.2 Brick

6.2.3 Stone

6.2.4 Indoor Air Treatment

6.2.5 Wood

6.3 Risk of Nanomaterials

6.4 Conclusion

Chapter 7 Nanotechnology for Energy Storage and Efficiency

7.1 Introduction

7.2 Engineering Core Size, Surface Property, Composition, and Photoluminescence of Thiolate-coated Au or Ag NCs

7.2.1 Synthesis Strategies for Size Control

7.2.2 Surface Control

7.2.3 Composition Control

7.2.4 Photoluminescence Control

7.3 Energy Conversion Applications

7.3.1 Solar Cells

7.3.2 Water Splitting

7.3.3 CO2 Fixation

7.3.4 Fuel Cells

7.3.5 Lithium-ion Batteries

7.3.6 Light-driven Emitting Diodes

7.4 Summary

Chapter 8 Nanocatalysis With Sustainability

8.1 Introduction

8.2 Nanocatalysis Materials

8.2.1 Metallic Nanoparticles

8.2.2 Magnetically Recyclable Nanocatalysts

8.2.3 Nanocarbon Materials

8.2.4 Nanostructured Porous Materials

8.3 Nanocatalysis With Sustainability

8.3.1 Photocatalysis

8.3.2 Environmental Remediation

8.3.3 Production of High-value Fuels

8.3.4 Production of High-value Chemicals

8.4 Conclusion

Chapter 9 Bio-refining Through Nanotechnology

9.1 Introduction

9.2 First Generation Bio-refineries Based on Nano-catalysts

9.2.1 Biodiesel Production

9.2.2 High-value Chemicals from Glycerol

9.2.3 Conversion of Starch-rich Biomass to Bio-ethanol

9.3 Second Generation Bio-refineries Based on Nano-catalysts

9.3.1 Bio-ethanol Derived From Lignocellulosic Biomass

9.3.2 Lactic Acid and Chemicals Derived From Glucose

9.3.3 Chemicals Derived From Cellulose

9.3.4 Pyrolysis of Lignocellulosic Biomass

9.3.5 Bio-oil Upgrading

9.3.6 Other Applications

9.4 Prospects and Outlook

References.

Chapter 10 Nanotechnology Research for Alternative Renewable Energy

10.1 Introduction

10.2 Solar Energy

10.2.1 Concentrated Solar Power

10.2.2 Photovoltaic

10.3 Wind Energy

10.4 Geothermal Energy

10.5 Hydrogen Energy

10.6 Conclusions and Perspectives

Subject Index.

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ISBN:

9781839165771

1839165774

9781839165788

1839165782