This monograph focuses on recent development of nanomaterials and nanocomposites for pollution measurement and their control in water, air, and soil. The contents incorporate carbon-based, metal-based, and metal-organic framework based nanomaterials and nanocomposites for emerging contaminants (pharmaceuticals and personal care products) degradation, disinfection, and other traditional pollutants degradation and removal. The book also offers updated literature for researchers and academicians working in the field of environmental remediation by nanomaterials. Readers will learn about different metal and non-metal based nanoparticles for environmental remediation. It will be a useful guide for professionals, and post-graduate students involved in material science & engineering, chemical engineering and environmental nanotechnology research.^
Erscheinungsdatum: 11.08.2021

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Swatantra P Singh; Karthik Rathinam; Tarun Gupta; Avinash K Agarwal; International Conference on "Sustainable Energy and Environmental Challenges"

Swatantra P. Singh,Karthik Rathinam,Tarun Gupta,Avinash Kumar Agarwal (eds.)

Swatantra Pratap Singh, Karthik Rathinam, Tarun Gupta, Avinash Kumar Agarwal

Singh, Swatantra P.; Rathinam, Karthik; Gupta, Tarun; Kumar Agarwal, Avinash

E. V. R. Kojonen

Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd Fka Springer Science + Business Media Singapore Pte Ltd

SPRINGER VERLAG, SINGAPOR

Energy, environment, and sustainability, Singapore, cop. 2021

Springer Nature, Singapore, 2021

Singapore, Singapore

Preface
Contents
Editors and Contributors
1 Nanomaterials and Nanocomposites for Environmental Remediation
1.1 Introduction
2 Carbon Nanomaterials: A Prominent Emerging Materials Towards Environmental Pollution Study and Control
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Graphene and Its Derivatives
2.2.1 Adsorbents
2.2.2 Sensors
2.3 Carbon Nanotubes
2.3.1 Adsorbents
2.3.2 Sensors
2.4 Carbon Nanofibers
2.4.1 Adsorbents
2.4.2 Sensors
2.5 Conclusion and Future Perspective
References
3 Titanium Oxide Composites with Graphene and Laser-Induced Graphene for the Environmental Applications
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Carbon-Based Nanomaterials
3.2.1 Unique Properties of Carbon-Based Nanomaterials
3.3 Graphene
3.3.1 Conventional Synthesis Methods of Graphene
3.3.2 Laser-Induced Graphene
3.3.3 Environmental Application of Graphene-Based Nanomaterials
3.4 Titanium Dioxide (TiO2): A Photocatalyst
3.4.1 Photocatalysis Mechanism of TiO2
3.4.2 Crystalline Forms of TiO2: Anatase and Rutile
3.5 Magnéli Phase TiOx: An Electrocatalyst
3.5.1 Synthesis of Magnéli Phases
3.5.2 Difference Between TiO2 and Magnéli Phase
3.6 TiO2 Doped Graphene
3.7 Conclusion
References
4 Metal and Carbon-Based Nanomaterials for the Water Disinfection
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Overview of Disinfection
4.2.1 Conventional Disinfection Processes
4.3 Electrochemical Disinfection
4.3.1 Electrochlorination
4.3.2 Electrochemical Disinfection by Hydrogen Peroxide
4.3.3 Electrocoagulation
4.3.4 Electro-Fenton Process
4.3.5 Problems Related to Conventional Electrode Usage
4.4 Applications of Disinfection in Space
4.4.1 Disinfection via Iodine
4.4.2 Disinfection by Silver
4.4.3 Electrochemical Systems for Disinfection
4.5 Nanocarbon Materials for Water Disinfection
4.5.1 Fullerenes
4.5.2 Nanodiamonds
4.5.3 Carbon Dots
4.5.4 Graphene and Laser-Induced Graphene
4.6 Mechanism of Electrochemical Disinfection by LIG
4.6.1 Advantages of Carbon-Based Electrode
4.6.2 The Electrochemical Generation of Hydrogen Peroxide on Electro-Conductive LIG Electrodes
4.6.3 Electroporation
4.6.4 Mechanism of Hydrogen Peroxide Interaction with the Cells
4.7 Metal Nanoparticles as Antimicrobial Agents
4.7.1 Role of Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) and Genotoxicity
4.7.2 Biocidal Activity of Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS)
4.7.3 Silver Nanoparticles as an Antibacterial Agent
4.7.4 Silver Nanoparticles as an Antiviral Agent
4.7.5 Copper Nanomaterial as Antimicrobial Agent
4.8 Conclusion
References
5 Application of g-C3N4-based Materials for the Efficient Removal and Degradation of Pollutants in Water and Wastewater Treatment
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Removal of Pollutants from Water Using g-C3N4-based Adsorbents
5.3 Photodegradation of Pollutants Using g-C3N4-based Photocatalysts for Wastewater Treatment Application
5.4 Challenges and Future Perspectives
5.5 Summary and conclusions
References
6 Application of Metal and Metal Oxide Nanoparticles as Potential Antibacterial Agents
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Mechanism of Antibiotic Action
6.2.1 Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria
6.3 Nanoparticles Antibacterial Application
6.3.1 Interaction Mechanism of Nanoparticles with Microbes
6.3.2 Different Types of NPs and Their Action
6.3.3 Factors Affecting Antibacterial Properties of Nanoparticles
6.4 Conclusion and Future Perspectives
References
7 Perovskite BiFeO3 Nanostructure Photocatalysts for Degradation of Organic Pollutants
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Crystal Structure of BiFeO3
7.3 Preparation Methods for BiFeO3
7.3.1 Oxide Precursor Methods
7.3.2 Wet Chemical Methods
7.4 Structural Characterization of BiFeO3 Nanostructures
7.4.1 X-ray Diffraction (XRD)
7.5 Photocatalytic Mechanism for the Degradation of Organic Pollutants
7.6 Photocatalytic Activity of BiFeO3 Nanostructures
7.6.1 Strategy to Improve the Photocatalytic Efficiency BiFeO3
7.7 Reusability and Stability of BiFeO3 Photocatalyst
7.8 Conclusions and Future Prospects
References
8 Photocatalysis for the Removal of Environmental Contaminants
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Photolytic Oxidation Process
8.2.1 Effect of pH
8.2.2 Effect of Catalyst Dose
8.2.3 Effect of a Light Source
8.2.4 Effect of Oxidants
8.2.5 Effect of Radical Scavengers and Inorganic Ions
8.3 Photoreduction Processes
8.4 Homogenous Photocatalysis
8.5 Heterogeneous Photocatalysis
8.6 Visible Light Photocatalysis
8.6.1 Doping
8.6.2 Dye-Sensitization
8.6.3 Surface Adsorbates
8.6.4 Metal Deposition
8.6.5 Heterogeneous Composites
8.6.6 Hybrid Heterostructures
8.7 Catalyst Immobilization
8.8 Practical Limitations and Catalyst Fouling
8.9 Challenges and Future Direction
8.10 Conclusion
References
9 Technological Advancement in Photocatalytic Degradation of Dyes Using Metal-Doped Biopolymeric Composites—Present and Future Perspectives
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Advanced Oxidation Process in Photocatalysis
9.2.1 Photocatalytic Experiments
9.2.2 Mechanism of Photocatalysis
9.2.3 Metallic Photocatalysts
9.3 Biopolymer-Supported Composites
9.3.1 Chitosan-Supported Composite
9.3.2 Cellulose-Supported Composites
9.4 Biopolymer-Based Photocatalysts
9.4.1 Chitosan-Based Photocatalyst
9.4.2 Cellulose Composite-Based Photocatalyst
9.5 Future Perspective
9.6 Conclusion
References
10 Metal Organic Frameworks for Removal of Heavy Metal Cations and Emerging Organic Pollutants
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Synthesis of Metal–organic Frameworks
10.2.1 Conventional Methods of MOFs Synthesis
10.2.2 Alternative MOFs Synthetic Methods
10.3 Stability of Metal-organic Frameworks in Water
10.4 Modifications of Metal-organic Frameworks
10.5 Applications of Metal–organic Frameworks in Pollutants Removal
10.5.1 Inorganic Contaminants
10.5.2 Organic Contaminants
10.6 Conclusions and Future Perspectives
References
11 Advanced Oxidation Processes: A Promising Route for Abatement of Emerging Contaminants in Water
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Origin and Fate of ECs in the Aqueous Medium
11.3 Environmental and Human Health Effects of ECs
11.4 The Need for Advanced Oxidation Processes
11.5 Various Advanced Oxidation Processes
11.5.1 Fenton and Photo-Fenton Processes
11.5.2 Ozonation
11.5.3 Photolysis
11.5.4 Plasma Treatment
11.5.5 Sonolysis
11.5.6 Photocatalysis
11.6 Conclusion
References
12 Surfaces and Modified Surfaces for Controlling the Pollution: Different Approaches
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Surfaces
12.2.1 Bulk Surfaces
12.2.2 Nano Surfaces
12.3 Modified Surfaces
12.3.1 Functionalization of Surfaces with Molecules
12.3.2 Functionalization of Surfaces with Nanostructures
12.3.3 Functionalization of Surfaces with Polymers
12.3.4 Nanotextured Surfaces
12.3.5 Tools Used for the Surface Characterization
12.4 Surfaces and Modified Surfaces for Pollution Control
12.4.1 Bulk Surfaces and Modified Bulk Surfaces
12.4.2 Nanostructured and Modified Nanostructured Surfaces
12.4.3 Membrane and Modified Membrane Surfaces
12.4.4 Polymer and Modified Polymer Surfaces
12.4.5 Hydrophobic and Oleophobic Surfaces
12.4.6 Patterned/Textured Surfaces
12.4.7 Magnetic Surfaces
12.5 Summary, Conclusions and Future Research
References

This monograph focuses on recent development of nanomaterials and nanocomposites for pollution measurement and their control in water, air, and soil. The contents incorporate carbon-based, metal-based, and metal-organic framework based nanomaterials and nanocomposites for emerging contaminants (pharmaceuticals and personal care products) degradation, disinfection, and other traditional pollutants degradation and removal. The book also offers updated literature for researchers and academicians working in the field of environmental remediation by nanomaterials. Readers will learn about different metal and non-metal based nanoparticles for environmental remediation. It will be a useful guide for professionals, and post-graduate students involved in material science & engineering, chemical engineering and environmental nanotechnology research.
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