Advances in Green and Sustainable Nanomaterials : Applications in Energy, Biomedicine, Agriculture, and Environmental Science

Sustainable development has been gaining momentum in the modern world, and the use of nanomaterials in various applications is expanding. This volume explores the increasing valuable use of green nanomaterials in energy production and storage, in biomedical applications, and for agricultural and environmental sustainability. Providing an overview of the synthesis, characterization, and applications of green and sustainable nanomaterials, the volume presents a varied selection of examples in practice. Key features include: Provides valuable information on standard protocols for the synthesis of green nanomaterials. Promotes advanced technologies for applications of green and sustainable nanomaterials. Demonstrates numerous characterization tools for working with sustainable nanomaterials. Explores application areas of the synthesized nanomaterials. Cover Half Title Advances in Green and Sustainable Nanomaterials: Applications in Energy, Biomedicine, Agriculture, and Environmental Science Copyright About the Book Series: Innovations in Agricultural and Biological Engineering Other Books on Agricultural and Biological Engineering by Apple Academic Press, Inc. About Senior-Editor-in-Chief About the Editor Contents Contributors Abbreviations Preface Part I: Green Nanomaterials in Energy Production and Storage 1. Innovative Graphene Thermoelectric Nanomaterials for Production and Conversion of Green Energy 2. Eco-Friendly Applications of Graphene Nanomaterials in Energy Storage Devices: A Review 3. Advances in High Volumetric Density Carbon Nanotubes for Electrochemical Energy Storage 4. Application of Nanomaterial-Modified Membrane Filters for Separation of Heavy Metal Pollutants Part II: Scope of Green Nanomaterials in Biomedical Applications 5. Green Nanotechnology for Renovating Phytomedicines 6. Green Nanomaterials as a Boon to Biomedical Engineering 7. Trends in Green Synthesis of Carbon-Based Nanostructures Absrtact 7.1 Introduction 7.2 Allotropes of Carbon 7.2.1 Fullerenes 7.2.2 Carbon Dot (C Dot) 7.2.3 Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs) 7.2.4 Graphene 7.3 Purpose of Green Carbob Nanostructures 7.4 Preparation of Carbon Nanostructures 7.4.1 Preparation of Fullerene 7.4.2 Preparation of Carbon Dots 7.4.3 Preparation of Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs) 7.4.4 Preparation of Graphene 7.5 Latest Developmets and Challenges in Green Carbon Nanostructures 7.6 Applications of Carbon Nanostructures 7.6.1 Applications of Fullerenes 7.6.2 Applications of Carbon Dots 7.6.3 Applications of CNTs 7.6.4 Applications of Graphene 7.7 Conclusion Keywords References 8. Applications of Biodegradable Polymeric Biomaterials in Biomedical Science Abstract 8.1 Introduction 8.2 Biodegradable Polymer 8.2.1 Polymers of Natural Origin 8.2.1.1 Chitin/Chitosan 8.2.1.2. Alginic Acid/Alginate 8.2.1.3 Starch 8.2.1.4 Hyaluronic Acid 8.2.1.5 Fibrin 8.2.1.6 Collagen 8.2.1.7 Gelatin 8.2.1.8 Silk Fibers 8.2.1.9 Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) 8.2.2 Polymers of Synthetic Origin 8.2.2.1 Saturated Aliohatic Ployesters 8.2.2.2 Polyanhydrides 8.2.2.3 Polyurethane (PUR) 8.2.2.4 Polyphosphazenes 8.3 Deriving Biomaterials from Biodegradable Polymers 8.3.1 Biomaterials from Natural BiodegradablE Polymers 8.3.1.1 Biopolymers as Smart Biomaterials 8.3.1.1.1 Biodegradable Thermo-Responsive Biopolymers 8.3.1.1.2 Biodegradable pH-Responsive Biopolymers 8.3.1.1.3 Biodegradable Physicochemical Responsive Biopolymers 8.3.2 Biomaterials from Synthetic Biodegradable Polymers 8.4 Role of Nanotechnology in Designing Biodegradable Polymeric Biomaterials 8.4.1 Micelle 8.4.2 Dendrimers 8.4.3 HydrogeL Nanoparticle Composites 8.4.4 Lipid Nanoparticles 8.4.5 2D Inorganic Quantum Dots (QDS) 8.5 Biomedical Applications of Biodegradable Polymeric Biomaterials 8.5.1 Drug Delivery 8.5.2 Tissue Engineering 8.5.2.1 Skin Tissue Engineering 8.5.2.2 Nerve Tissue Engineering 8.5.2.3 Bone Tissue Engineering 8.5.2.4 Wound Healing 8.5.2.5 Temporary Implants 8.6 Conclusion and Future Prospects Keywords References Part III: Innovations in Green Nanotechnology for Agricultural and Environmental Sustainability 9. Role of Green Nanomaterials in Sustainable Agriculture 10. Green Agricultural Waste-Derived Silica Nanoparticles as Catalyst Support Materials 11. Green Synthesis of Nanomaterials for Photocatalytic Biodegradation of Pollutants in Wastewater Index "Sustainable development has been gaining momentum in the modern world, and the use of nanomaterials in various applications is expanding. This volume explores the increasing valuable use of green nanomaterials in energy production and storage, green nanomaterials in biomedical applications, and green nanotechnology for agricultural and environmental sustainability. Providing an overview of the synthesis, characterization, and applications of green and sustainable nanomaterials, the volume provides a varied selection of examples in practice. Key features of Advances in Green and Sustainable Nanomaterials: Applications in Energy, Biomedicine, Agriculture, and Environmental Science include: Provides valuable information on standard protocols for the synthesis of green nanomaterials; Promotes advanced technologies for applications of green and sustainable nanomaterials; Demonstrates numerous characterization tools for working with sustainable nanomaterials; Explores various application areas of the synthesized nanomaterials. With the major goal of this volume to take stock of sophistication in the development of a spectrum of recent nanomaterials that are eco-benign and sustainable, this volume will be a valuable addition to the libraries of faculty and scientists in green and sustainable chemistry and engineering."-- Provided by publisher