Sustainable Applications of Multifunctional Metal and Metal Oxide Nanoparticles (Micro & Nano Technologies)

Rai, Mahendra (EDT)/ Matos, José Milton Elias de (EDT)/ Gade, Aniket K. (EDT)

Elsevier - Health Sciences Division（2026/08発売）

• 製本 Paperback:紙装版/ペーパーバック版／ページ数 500 p.
• 言語 ENG
• 商品コード 9780443441233

Full Description

Sustainable Applications of Multifunctional Metal and Metal Oxide Nanoparticles provides a comprehensive overview of the synthesis, characterization, and diverse applications of metal and metal oxide nanomaterials. The book starts with an introduction to the fundamental concepts related to metal and metal oxide nanomaterials, including their synthesis through green methods and the unique physicochemical properties that emerge at the nanoscale. The following chapters review their applications in sustainable technologies, focusing on healthcare and the food industry, including topics such as antimicrobial resistance, biodegradable drug delivery systems, biosensing, and food packaging. The book also discusses agricultural and environmental applications, highlighting improvements in crop production, pest control, and water purification. Advanced materials, such as hybrid nanomaterials combining metal and metal oxides, are discussed in the context of sustainability and their integration into IoT and smart technologies. Finally, the book explores the environmental and societal impacts of these nanomaterials, including their roles in energy, sustainable construction, and the circular bioeconomy, while addressing important toxicity considerations. This book is a valuable resource for researchers, scientists, and industry professionals who are interested in the field of nanotechnology and its applications.

Contents

Section I. Introduction and Synthesis of Metal and Metal Oxides Nanomaterials
1. Introduction to Metal and Metal Oxide
2. Green Synthesis of Metal and Metal Oxide Nanomaterials
3. Physicochemical Properties of Metal and Metal Oxides at Nanoscale
4. Characterization Techniques for Metal and Metal Oxides Nanomaterials

Section II. Applications of Metal and Metal Oxides Nanomaterials in Sustainable Technologies
5. Metal and Metal Oxides Nanomaterials for artificial photosynthesis

Section III. Nanomaterials in Healthcare and Food Industry
6. Emerging applications of metal and metal oxide nanoparticles in combating antimicrobial resistance
7. Novel Low-cost biodegradable thin films impregnated with nanoparticles for drug delivery in wounds
8. Antiviral Potential of Metal and Metal Oxide Nanoparticles
9. Metal Nanoparticles in Biosensing and Bioimaging
10. Metal and Metal Oxide Nanoparticles in Food Packaging. Perspectives and Challenges

Section IV. Agricultural and Environmental Applications of Metal and Metal Oxides Nanomaterials
11. The role of Metal and Metal oxide nanomaterials in the fortification of plant nutrients and improvement of crop production
12. Metal and Metal Oxide Nanoparticles in Sustainable Insect Pest Control
13. Metal and metal oxide nanoparticles for Enhancing Abiotic Stress Tolerance in Plants
14. Metal and Metal oxide Nanomaterials in Water Purification and Desalination

Section V. Advanced Materials for a Sustainable Future
15. Hybrid Nanomaterials. Combining Metal and Metal Oxides for Enhanced Functionality
16. Nanomaterials in the Internet of Things (IoT) and Smart Technologies

Section VI. Environmental and Societal Impacts of Metal and metal oxide Nanomaterials
17. Metal and Metal Oxide Nanomaterials in Energy
18. Metal and Metal Oxide Nanomaterials in Sustainable Construction
19. Metal and Metal Oxide Nanoparticles in Circular Bioeconomy
20. Toxicity of Metal and Metal Oxide Nanomaterials