Zibiao Li & Jie Zheng 
Sustainable Nanotechnology 

Nanotechnology is a promising technique that can facilitate sustainability across a wide range of areas. By fabricating materials into nanometre-scale, nanotechnology has facilitated an efficient, economically, and environmentally acceptable solution for waste treatment and energy production. This book illustrates how green nanotechnology is being used to promote sustainability, including applications in environmental remediation and energy optimization. First, a comprehensive discussion of the latest advances to address the global challenges in water purification, CO2 management, plastics issue, food waste valorisation, toxic chemical pollutes, and energy efficiency will be provided. This is followed by the new opportunities that have been created in the production of alternative renewable energy under the premise of low natural resource consumption and minuscule toxicity production. Offering an important reference for the research community to understand more about green nanotechnology and its applications in sustainable development and circular economy. The book will be of interest to graduate students and researchers in nanotechnology, materials science, sustainability, environmental science, and energy.

Tabella dei contenuti

Introduction to Nanotechnology and Sustainability;Green Nanotechnology for High-performance Impurity Detection and Water Treatment;Nanotechnology for CO2 Capture, Storage and Conversion;Nanotechnology for the Remediation of Plastic Wastes;Sustainable Nanomaterials for Pollutants Treatment;The Application of Nanomaterials in the Built Environment;Nanotechnology for Energy Storage and Efficiency;Nanocatalysis With Sustainability;Bio-refinery Through Nanotechnology;Nanotechnology Research for Alternative Renewable Energy

Circa l’autore

Dr. Enyi Ye obtained his Ph D in Chemistry from the National University of Singapore. He presently works as a scientist at the Institute of Materials Research and Engineering under the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) in Singapore. His research is cantered on the synthesis, properties and applications of nanostructures of semiconductors, metals, metal oxides and luminescent lanthanide-based compounds.