Nanotechnology
Journey from Laboratory to Society

Namita Ashish Singh (Edited by), Rama Kanwar Khangarot (Edited by), Girima Nagda (Edited by)

9789358878356

Hardback, published 15 August 2024

400 pages
22.9 x 15.2 x 2.2 cm, 0.5 kg

The book comprises eighteen chapters, which delve into various aspects of nanotechnology. As we traverse through the chapters of this book, we will explore the synthesis and characterization of nanomaterials, their diverse applications, and the intricate interplay between science, technology, and society. Furthermore, we will engage in critical discussions surrounding safety concerns, future prospects, and the challenges that accompany the integration of nanotechnology into our lives.

This book serves as a comprehensive exploration of the latest advancements, trends, and challenges in the realm of nanotechnology. From the fundamental principles of fabrication strategies, encompassing top-down, bottom-up, and hybrid approaches, to the intricate interactions between nanoparticles and biological systems, each chapter delves into a distinct facet of this burgeoning field.

This book particularly focuses on the sustainable synthesis and diverse environmental applications of zinc oxide nanoparticles. It sheds light on their pivotal role in advancing environmental stewardship. From sustainable agriculture to the development of nanobiopesticides, nanotechnology offers innovative solutions to address pressing challenges in food security and agricultural sustainability.

• 1. Fabrication Strategies for Nanomaterials: Top-down, Bottom-up, and Hybrid Approaches
• 2. Metal Nanostructures in Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy: A Promising Approach for Chemical Detection
• 3. Nanomaterials for Sensing and Detection
• 4. Nanomaterials Unleashed: Revolutionizing Analytical Capabilities in Sensing and Detection
• 5. Nanoparticle Immune Interactions: Insights from Diverse Living Species
• 6. Nanoparticulate Metal Composites Particles: Future Prospects, and Therapeutic Implications in Acne Treatment
• 7. Nanomedicine and Healthy Gut
• 8. Nanotechnology used for detection of Parasitic diseases
• 9. Application of nanotechnology in medical science
• 10. Nanoparticles in food preservation
• 11. Unveiling the Potential of Nanotechnology in Food Additives
• 12. Microbial mediated nanoparticles to clean environmental contaminants: A green nano- bioremediation approach
• 13. Nanoremediation: An approach of nanotechnology for remediation of heavy metals
• 14. Cleaner and Greener Nanotechnology based approaches for Wastewater Remediation
• 15. Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles: Pioneering Sustainable Green Synthesis and Diverse Environmental Applications
• 16. Nanotechnology: A step towards sustainable agriculture
• 17. Nanobiopesticides a Promising Alternative to Chemical Pesticides
• 18. Nanotechnology: Research, Patenting trends and challenges