Contribution of Colloidal Materials to Air, Water and Soil Environmental Sustainability : From Basic Concepts to Advanced Applications.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Riegel-Vidotti, Izabel C.

Contributor:

Zimmermann, Lizandra Maria.

de Barros, Heloise R.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Colloids.

Pollution prevention.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (425 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Cambridge : Royal Society of Chemistry, The, 2025.

Summary:

This book provides an integrated approach to solving and mitigating environmental problems using colloid science technologies and considers the relationship between air, water and soil.

Contents:

Cover

Copyright

Preface

Contents

Section I: Air

Chapter 1 Introduction

References

Chapter 2 The Behaviour of Colloidal Particles at Environmental Compartments

2.1 General Aspects

2.2 Urban Planning and Colloidal Pollution: Health Implications in Brazilian Environments

2.2.1 Impact on Human Health

2.3 Atmospheric Colloids in Antarctica: Sources, Composition, and Climatic Implications

2.3.1 Sources and Composition of Atmospheric Aerosols in Antarctica

2.3.1.1 Natural Sources

2.3.1.2 Anthropogenic Sources

2.3.2 Snowpack Chemistry and Photochemical Reactions

2.4 Atmospheric Colloids in the Amazon: Sources, Variability, and Climate Influence

2.4.1 Impacts and Outcomes in a Changing Climate Scenario

Chapter 3 Development of Air Quality Sensors

3.1 Introduction

3.2 Basic Principles of Gas Sensing Operation Using Colloidal Technologies

3.3 Sensing Strategies with Colloid-based Sensors for Air Monitoring

3.3.1 Optical Sensors for Gas Detection

3.3.2 Chemiresistive Gas Sensors

3.3.3 Acoustic Sensors

3.3.3.1 Quartz Crystal Microbalance

3.3.3.2 Surface Acoustic Wave

3.4 Concluding Remarks

Abbreviations

Acknowledgments

Chapter 4 Advancing Air Sustainability: Light-induced Removal of Airborne Pollutants

4.1 Introduction

4.2 Adsorption and HVAC Technologies

4.2.1 Adsorption

4.2.2 Adsorbents

4.2.3 HVAC Technologies

4.3 Light-induced Removal Technologies

4.3.1 Semiconductor Photocatalysis

4.3.1.1 Photocatalytic Processes to Remove NOx and VOCs

4.3.1.2 Strategies of Visible Light Absorption

4.3.2 Emerging Alternative Semiconductors

4.3.2.1 Graphitic Carbon Nitride

4.3.2.2 MXenes

4.3.2.3 Black Phosphorus

4.3.2.4 Bismuth Oxyhalides

4.3.2.5 Single Atom Catalysts

4.4 Colloidal Materials.

4.4.1 Colloidal Materials for Air Sustainability

4.4.1.1 Quantum Dots

4.4.1.2 Semiconductor-Metal Hybrid Nanostructures

4.4.1.3 Lead-free Perovskite Quantum Dots

4.5 Concluding Remarks

Dedication

Chapter 5 Air Purification by Means of Colloid-based Air Filters

5.1 Introduction

5.2 Performance Evaluation

5.3 Colloids Based on Ionic Liquids

5.4 Mechanisms of Colloid-based Air Filtration

5.5 Development of Colloid-based Air Filters

5.5.1 Small Molecule-based Colloids for Air Filters

5.5.2 Polymer-based Colloids for Air Filters

5.5.3 Polymer-based Colloid for Virus Capture

5.5.4 Polymer-based Colloids for Iodine Capture

5.6 Challenges and Future Directions

Chapter 6 CO2 Adsorption: Leveraging Colloidal Systems as a Strategic Approach

6.1 Introduction

6.2 Emulsion Systems for CO2 Adsorption

6.3 Ionic Liquid-based Emulsions

6.4 Polymers Through Emulsion Methods

6.5 Aerogel-based Polymer Systems

6.6 Aerogel-based Inorganic Systems

Chapter 7 Colloids and Solar Energy Interactions

7.1 Introduction

7.2 Colloidal Dispersion of Semiconducting Polymers by the Miniemulsion Process

7.3 Architecture, Operation, and Electrical Characterization of OPVs

7.4 Förster Non-radiative Energy Transfer in Colloidal Systems Applied in OPVs

7.5 Colloidal Nanoparticles as Active Layers in Organic Photovoltaic Devices: Theoretical and Experimental Comparison

7.6 Conclusion

Section II: Water

Chapter 8 Origin and Composition of Main WaterContaminants

8.1 Introduction

8.2 Types of Water Contaminants

8.2.1 Organic Contaminants

8.2.1.1 Sources of Organic Contaminants

8.2.1.1.1 Point Sources

8.2.1.1.2 Non-point Sources

8.2.1.2 Types, Properties, and Classification of Organic Contaminants.

8.2.1.2.1 Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)

8.2.1.2.2 Pesticides

8.2.1.2.3 Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products (PPCPs)

8.2.1.2.4 Industrial Chemicals

8.2.1.2.5 Disinfection By-products (DBPs)

8.2.1.2.6 Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)

8.2.1.3 Regulation and Treatment Technologies - Organic Contaminants

8.2.2 Inorganic Contaminants

8.2.2.1 Origin of Inorganic Contaminants

8.2.2.2 Types, Properties, and Impact of Inorganic Contaminants on Human Health

8.2.2.3 Regulatory Framework and Remediation Strategies - Inorganic Contaminants

8.2.3 Microbial Contaminants

8.2.3.1 Types and Properties of Microbial Contaminants

8.2.3.2 Impacts of Microbial Contaminants on Human Health

8.2.3.3 Worldwide Detection of Microbial Contaminants

8.2.3.4 Regulatory Frameworks and Remediation Strategies - Microbial Contaminants

8.2.4 Radiological Contaminants

8.2.4.1 Types and Properties of Radiological Contaminants

8.2.4.2 Transport and Fate of Radiological Contaminants

8.2.4.3 Impacts on Human Health and the Environment

8.2.4.4 Regulatory Framework and Remediation Strategies - Radiological Contaminants

8.3 Conclusion

Chapter 9 Self-assembled Structures for Water Remediation

9.1 Introduction

9.2 Fundamentals of Self-assembly

9.2.1 Types of Self-assembled Structures

9.2.1.1 Hydrogen Bonding

9.2.1.2 van der Waals Interactions

9.2.1.3 π-π Stacking

9.2.1.4 Electrostatic Interactions

9.2.2 Factors Influencing Self-assembled Structures

9.2.2.1 Solvency

9.2.2.2 Temperature

9.2.2.3 Substrate

9.2.2.4 Molecular Density

9.3 Self-assembled Structures for Water Remediation

9.3.1 Polymeric Microspheres

9.3.2 Inorganic Microspheres

9.3.3 Carbon-based Microspheres

9.3.4 Dielectric Microspheres

9.3.5 Membranes

9.4 Conclusion.

Acknowledgments

Chapter 10 Supramolecular Structures Containing Carbon Quantum Dots for Simultaneous Removal and Detection of Contaminants in Water

10.1 Introduction

10.2 Overview of Carbon Quantum Dots (CQDs)

10.2.1 Techniques for the Synthesis of CQDs

10.2.2 Top-down Approaches

10.2.2.1 Arc-discharge

10.2.2.2 Laser Ablation

10.2.2.3 Electrochemical Oxidation

10.2.3 Bottom-up Approaches

10.2.3.1 Microwave Method

10.2.3.2 Hydrothermal Method

10.2.3.3 Pyrolysis Method

10.2.4 Optical Properties of CQDs

10.3 Supramolecular Structures - General Concepts

10.4 Applications in the Removal and Detection of Water Contaminants

10.4.1 Organic Contaminants

10.4.2 Inorganic Contaminants

10.5 Concluding Remarks

Chapter 11 Porous Structures for Water Remediation

11.1 Types of Porous Materials

11.1.1 Metal Organic Frameworks (MOFs)

11.1.2 Zeolites

11.1.3 Silica-based Materials

11.1.4 Biochar

11.1.5 Activated Carbon

11.1.6 Hydrogels

11.2 Methods for Water Treatment

11.3 Challenges and Considerations

Chapter 12 Nanocomposites for Magnetic Assisted Water Treatment Adsorption Technologies

12.1 Introduction

12.2 Structure, Magnetism, and Surface Chemistry in Magnetic Nanosorbents

12.2.1 Fundamental Aspects of Magnetic Nanoparticles

12.2.2 Structure and Morphological Characteristics

12.2.3 Surface Chemical Modification of Magnetic Iron Containing Nanoparticles

12.3 Magnetic Nanocomposites Based on Polymers of Natural Origin

12.3.1 Key Aspects in the Design of Magnetic Bionanocomposites for Adsorption

12.3.2 Water Remediation Using Magnetic Biosorbents

12.3.2.1 Organic Pollutants Removal

12.3.2.2 Inorganic Pollutants Removal

12.3.2.3 Microplastics and Nanoplastics Removal.

12.4 Resource Recovery and Valorization of Wastewater Using Magnetic Nanosorbents

12.4.1 Recovery of Precious Metals and Technological Critical Elements

12.4.2 Recovery and Reuse of Nutrients

12.5 From Laboratory to Pilot-scale Studies

12.6 Conclusions and Outlook

Section III: Soil

Chapter 13 Colloidal Materials and Their Crucial Role in Soil Sustainability: An Integrated Approach

13.1 Introduction

13.2 Nanotechnology and Colloidal Suspensions: An Integrated Approach

13.3 Advanced Applications in the Interaction of Nanotechnology and Colloidal Suspensions in Soil

13.3.1 Soil Diagnosis and Monitoring

13.3.2 Soil Stabilization and Improvement

13.3.3 Improved Delivery of Herbicides, Pesticides, and Fertilizers

13.3.4 Remediation of Contaminated Soils

13.4 Conclusions and Future Perspectives

Chapter 14 Colloid-mediated Transport of Contaminants Through Soils

14.1 Introduction

14.2 Glyphosate: Characteristics and Environmental Implications

14.3 Colloid-mediated Transport

14.3.1 Nature of Soil Colloids

14.3.2 Transport of Colloids Through Soil

14.3.3 Glyphosate Transport by Soil Colloids

14.3.4 Presence of Glyphosate in Groundwater

14.4 Final Considerations

Chapter 15 Contribution of Colloids to Soil and Sustainability

15.1 Introduction

15.2 Soil Contamination

15.3 Classic Treatment Systems

15.4 Remediation Based on Colloid Chemistry

15.4.1 Colloidal Gas Aphrons (CGAs)

15.4.2 Permeable Reactive Barrier (PRB) and Colloidal Activated Carbon (CAC)

15.4.3 Other Techniques

15.5 Conclusion

Chapter 16 Aspects of Colloidal Technologies in Soil Nutrition

16.1 Fertilizers: Significance and Challenges

16.2 Fertilization Process.

16.3 EEFs: A Modern Advanced Fertilizer System.

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ISBN:

1-83767-614-3

1-83767-613-5

OCLC:

1523376406