Green Nanotechnology: Synthesis and Applications

Professor Atul Thakur is working as Director, Amity Centre for Nanotechnology and Amity School of Applied Sciences, Amity University Haryana. A post-doctorate from University of Brest, France and thereafter from National Taiwan University, Taiwan, Dr. Thakur has completed his M.Phil. and Ph.D. degrees from Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla. He has published numerous research papers in journals of repute and a few books. The different areas of his research are ferrites nanomaterials for water purification, agricultural applications, microwave, high-frequency applications, radar-absorbing materials, antenna miniaturization, high-density memory storage systems, sensor applications and metamaterials.

Prof. Preeti Thakur is currently working as Head, Amity Centre for Nanotechnology, Amity University Haryana. A post-doctorate from Taiwan she has completed her Ph.D. in physics from Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla. She has more than 22 years of teachingand research experience. Her areas of research include synthesis and characterization of magnetic nanoparticles for radar-absorbing materials, sensors, high frequency, wastewater treatment and agricultural applications. She has various publications in international journals

Dr. Deepa Suhag obtained her Ph.D. from Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Noida in 2017. She has published a few research articles. She also has 1 granted patent in her name titled "Method for preparation of highly fluorescent biocompatible Sulphur doped graphene quantum dots from affordable agro-industrial bio-waste cane molasses using hydrothermal synthesis for bioimaging application".  Her research area spans from biomaterial engineering to wound healing and tissue regeneration.

Dr. S M Paul Khurana, PhD, is a retired professor of biotechnology and head of the University Science Instrument Centre, Amity University, Haryana, Gurgaon. Earlier, he served as the vice chancellor of Rani Durgavati University, Jabalpur, from 2004 to 2009, project coordinator AICRP (Potato) from 1994 to 2004, and director of the Central Potato Research Institute, Shimla, from 2002 to 2004. He is the founder director of Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Gurgaon Haryana; Dean, Science, Engineering and Technology; consultant at CIP/FAO, 1992, 1996, and 1997. He has more than fifty-four years of experience in pathology, virology, and nanotechnology. He has published numerous research papers, reviews/chapters, and authored or edited a few books.

This book summarizes the fundamental processes and mechanisms of the green synthesis of nanomaterials. It also reviews the potential applications of green synthesized products to environmental remediation in terms of antimicrobial activity, catalytic activity, removal of pollutants dyes, and heavy metal ion sensing. Further, the book examines nanotechnological advances in green chemical sensors for environmental proposes, focusing on the detection of contaminants in soil and water. The chapter also illustrates effect of development and research activities on environmental remediation using green nanotechnology. The possible hazards associated with nanomaterials and the harmful effects that may result from the exposure of aquatic animals to nanoparticles are also addressed in this book. Towards the end, the book explores the ethical and social implications of nanotechnology. This book offers material ideally suited for courses of nanoscience and technology students of any other fieldof science or engineering.

1. Introduction to nanotechnology vis a vis green nanotechnology.- 2. Responsible and green nanotechnology.- 3. Green synthesis of nanomaterials: An eco-friendly approach.- 4. Synthesis types and characterization of Nanomaterials.- 5. Techniques used for characterization of nanomaterials.- 6. Green innovation through Green Nanotechnology.- 7. Nanomaterials in the Environment.- 8. Agrarian Aspects of Nanotechnology.- 9. Agrarian Nanotechnology.- 10. Nanotechnology for Green Fuels.- 11. Nanosensor for Environmental Pollution Detection.- 12. Nanosensors for Environmental Pollution Detection (CNT, 2D material based gas sensors).- 13. Graphene Based Materials for Various Green Nanotechnology Applications.- 14. Modification and Development of Advanced Nano-polymer Composites.- 15. Fate of Nanomaterials in the Atmosphere- 16. Nanotechnology in treatment and Bioremediation,- 17. Fate of Engineered Nanomaterialsin Soil and Aquatic systems.- 18. Biochar in Environmental Remediation.- 19. Nanomaterials for Biodiesel.- 20. Mxenes: Synthesis and Their Biomedical Applications.- 21. Green Synthesized Metal Oxide Nanostructures for Sensing Applications.- 22. Synthesis of ozone friendly nanomaterials.- 23. Green Synthesized Nanomedicine and its Applications.- 24. Nanomaterials in Theranostic Applications.- 25. Development of Green nanomaterials for Building and Construction Applications.- 26. Ecotoxicological Implications of Nanomaterials for Humans and Animals.- 27. Ethical, Legal and Socio-economic Impacts of Nanotechnology.