Nanocomposites for Pollution Control

Nanocomposites present outstanding mechanical properties and compatibility owing to their composite matrix and unique physical and chemical composition provided by large surface-area-to-volume ratios and high interfacial reactivity. Freedom to functionalize nanocomposites with various chemical groups increases their affinity toward target pollutants, which is highly desirable for the selective extraction of target analytes in complex environmental matrixes. This book presents the recent progress in the field of nanocomposites and their properties, fabrication methods, and applications for pollution control and sensing. It discusses the advances in pollution control techniques made possible because of nanocomposites and focuses on environment-friendly and efficient approaches. The text also covers economic, toxicological, and regulatory issues and research trends.

PART 1: INTRODUCTION Nanocomposites: An Approach towards Pollution Control Rekha Sharma and Dinesh Kumar Nanocomposites for Pollution Control Ephraim Vunain and Ajay Kumar Mishra Nanocomposites for Redemption of Water Pollution Mona Abdel Rehim Dimensions of Nanocomposites in Pollution Control Pradeep Pratap Singha and Ambika ZnO-Based Nanocomposites for Photocatalytic Conversion of Organic Pollutants in Water Sze-Mun Lama and Jin-Chung Sin Nanoadsorbent-Based Polymer Nanocomposites for Environment Remediation Priyanka Ghanghas, Kavita Poonia, and Dinesh Kumar Role of New-Generation Technology in Remediating Environmental Pollution Sapna and Dinesh Kumar PART 2: CARBON NANOMATERIALS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL DEVICES AND TECHNIQUES Carbon Nanostructures: Applications and Perspectives for a Green Future Ankita Dhillon and Dinesh Kumar Role of Computational tools in Designing Enzymatic Biosensor for the Detection of Organochlorine, Organophosphate, and Carbamate Pesticides in the Environment Suvardhan Kanchi Core–Shell Quantum Dots: Sensing Applications Suvardhan Kanchi PART 3: NANOMEMBRANE-BASED DEVICES FOR ENVIRONMENT Nanocomposite Membranes for Heavy Metal Removal from Wastewater Ahmad Fauzi Ismail, K. Zulhairun, P. S. Goh, and A. F. Ismail Nanocomposite Membrane-Based Photocatalytic Reactor for Degradation of Endocrine-Disrupting Compound in Water Mohd Hafiz Dzarfan Othman Frontiers of Application of Nanocomposites and the Wide Vision of Membrane Science: A Critical Overview and a Vision for the Future Sukanchan Palit Polymer Nanocomposite Membranes Prepared by Electrospinning for Water Remediation Pengchao Liu, Xiangyang Shi, and Chen Peng PART 4: BIO-NANOCOMPOSITE FOR POLLUTION CONTROL Bio-Inspired Nanocomposites for Adsorptive and Photo-Assisted Decontamination of Wastewater Akeem Adeyemi Oladipo PART 5: GREEN AND SUSTAINABLE FUTURE- NANOCOMPOSITE Nanoscience and Its Role in the Solar Collectors’ Future Ahmed Kadhim Hussein, Hussein A. Mohammed, Kolsi Lioua, Dong Li, Rasoul Nikbakhti, and B. Mallikarjuna Green and Sustainable Future: Nanocomposites Vaneet Kumar, Saruchi, and Ajay Kumar Mishra PART 6: CONCLUDING NOTES Conclusion Notes Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain and Ajay Kumar Mishra

Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain is an adjunct professor, an academic advisor, and director of laboratories in the Department of Chemistry and Environmental Sciences at the New Jersey Institute of Technology, USA. His research is focused on the applications of nanotechnology and advanced materials in environmental protection, analytical chemistry, and various industrial sectors. Dr. Hussain has published numerous papers in peer-reviewed journals and authored or edited several scientific monographs and handbooks in his research areas. Ajay Kumar Mishra is full professor at the University of South Africa and adjunct professor at Jiangsu University, China. His interests include nanomaterials and water research. Prof. Mishra has edited several books and is on the advisory boards of a number of international scientific societies, conferences, and workshops. He has served as an associate editor and is on the editorial boards of several peer-reviewed international journals.