Description
Chitosan-based hybrid nanomaterials for environmental remediation focuses on chitosan, an abundantly occurring biopolymer, to present possibilities for the removal of contaminants and a greener approach towards a cleaner environment – combining nanotechnology with the deployment of naturally occurring materials to remedy environmental challenges.This book fills up research gaps, and the knowledge lagging in the context of chitosan-based nanomaterials. Considering the importance of naturally occurring materials with the applied knowledge of nanotechnology in the field of environmental restoration- Covers properties, synthesis, and characterization of chitosan nanostructures and their utilization in the removal of contaminants- Highlights the latest developments on the utilization of chitosan in environmental restoration- Summarizes the importance of chitosan nanostructures for several applications
Table of Contents
Part 1: BASICS and FUNDAMENTALS 1. A preface to the chitosan-biopolymer, its origin, and properties 2. Chitin and chitosan manufacturing and processing techniques 3. Chitosan-based nanomaterials, multiple forms, and characterization 4. Degradability of chitosan nanostructures in the natural environment 5. Functional properties of chitosan-based nanomaterial Part 2: Emerging applications OF CHITOSAN-BASED NANOMATERIALS 6. Chitosan-based nanomaterials in decontamination of industrial products 7. Chitosan-based nanomaterials in decontamination of pharmaceutical products 8. Chitosan-based nanomaterials in decontamination of heavy metals 9. Chitosan-based nanomaterials in decontamination of inorganic species 10. Chitosan-based nanomaterials in decontamination of organic dyes 11. Chitosan-based nanomaterials in decontamination of pesticides 12. Chitosan-based nanomaterials in decontamination of hydrocarbons 13. Chitosan-based nanomaterials in decontamination of phenols and biphenyls 14. Chitosan-based nanomaterials in decontamination of detergents 15. Chitosan-based nanomaterials in decontamination of plasticizers Part 3: CURRENT CHALLENGES AND FUTURE SCOPE 16. Safety, regulations, and economic impact of chitosan nanostructures 17. Eco- and toxicological impact of chitosan nanostructures 18. Current status of chitosan nanostructures in the field of environmental remediation 19. Challenges and Future prospects of chitosan nanostructures in environmental remediation
