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Nanomaterials for Environmental Remediation

Monitoring, Protection, and Sustainability

  • 1st Edition - November 1, 2026
  • Latest edition
  • Editors: Virat Khanna, Chander Prakash, Rohit Jasrotia
  • Language: English

Nanomaterials for Environmental Remediation: Monitoring, Protection, and Sustainability provides an in-depth analysis of various nanomaterial-based approaches, including nanopa… Read more

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Description

Nanomaterials for Environmental Remediation: Monitoring, Protection, and Sustainability provides an in-depth analysis of various nanomaterial-based approaches, including nanoparticles, nanocomposites, and nanofibers, in tackling environmental pollutants such as heavy metals, organic compounds, and emerging contaminants. Key topics covered include the synthesis and characterization of nanomaterials, their mechanisms of pollutant removal, environmental fate and transport, and potential risks and implications for human health and ecosystems. Special emphasis is placed on the principles of sustainability, ensuring that nanotechnology interventions are environmentally benign and socially responsible. Through case studies, practical examples, and emerging trends, this book offers insights into the opportunities and challenges associated with the application of these materials for environmental monitoring, remediation, protection and sustainability. The book will be a valuable reference resource for academic and industrial researchers, materials scientists and engineers, chemists, environmental scientists and engineers, manufacturers and other professionals working on the development of nanomaterials for environmental remediation applications.

Key features

  • Covers the design and fabrication of nanomaterials tailored for environmental remediation applications
  • Includes sustainable strategies for the remediation of contaminated water sources, soils, and air
  • Covers integration of nanomaterials into existing environmental remediation technologies
  • Addresses environmental implications and safety considerations associated with nanomaterial use
  • Discusses policy and ethical considerations, and regulatory frameworks to guide the responsible development and deployment of nanotechnology for sustainable environmental management

Readership

Academic and industrial researchers, materials scientists and engineers, chemists, environmental scientists and engineers, manufacturers and other professionals working on the development of nanomaterials for environmental remediation applications

Table of contents

Section 1: Introduction to Nanotechnology for Environmental Sustainability, Contaminant Detection, and Monitoring

1. Nanotechnology and Environmental Challenges

2. Principles of Sustainable Development and Environmental Remediation

3. Nanosensors for Environmental Monitoring

4. Nanomaterials for Real-time Contaminant Detection

Section 2: Nanotechnology Applications in Water Remediation

5. Nanomaterial-based Filtration Systems for Water Treatment

6. Nanomembranes for Desalination and Purification

7. Nanomaterials in Pollution Monitoring and Controlling in River Water

Section 3: Nanomaterials for Soil Remediation

8. Nanoparticle Remediation of Soil Contaminants

9. Nanoscale Heavy Elements Affecting Soil Properties

10. Soil Stabilization using Nanomaterials

Section 4: Nanotechnology for Air Pollution Control

11. Nanomaterials for Air Quality Improvement

12. Nano-based Catalytic Converters for Automotive Emissions

13. Role of Nanomaterials in Pollution Control: Ecosystem and Industrial Revolution

Section 5: Environmental Sustainability, Assessment and Future Perspectives

14. Life Cycle Assessment of Nanomaterial Applications and Ethical and Social Implications of Nanotechnology in Environmental Cleanup

15. Toxicity and Environmental Impact of Nanomaterials

16. Comparison of Advanced and Conventional Techniques Used in Environmental Remediation

17. Future Directions and Challenges in Sustainable Nanotechnology

18. Case Studies: Toward a Greener Future with Nanomaterials and Integration of Nanotechnology into Sustainable Development Goals

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: November 1, 2026
  • Language: English

About the editors

VK

Virat Khanna

Dr. Virat Khanna is serving as Associate Dean, Research and Development, Chandigarh University, Punjab, India. He is an accomplished academic and researcher with over 16 years of experience in higher education and scientific research. He has authored more than 90 publications in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals indexed in SCI, Scopus, and Web of Science. His research contributions span nanotechnology, materials science, and sustainable development. He has served as an editor for multiple books and conference proceedings with leading international publishers, including Springer, CRC Press, IGI Global, and Bentham Science. He is actively involved in scholarly publishing and currently serves on the Editorial Board of Scientific Reports (Nature Group) and Discover Nano (Springer). Additionally, he holds the position of Academic Editor for the Journal of Nanotechnology published by Wiley. Dr Khanna is also the Book Series Editor for Recent Advances in Materials for Nanotechnology, published by CRC Press (Taylor & Francis).

Affiliations and expertise
Associate Dean, Research & Development, UCRD, Chandigarh University, Mohali, Punjab, India

CP

Chander Prakash

Prof. Chander Prakash is working as Pro-Vice Chancellor research, ranking, and accreditation at Geeta University, Haryana, India and he is also associated Project Head at Research Laboratory of 3D Bioprinting Technologies for Flexible Electronics, Institute of Nanotechnology, Electronic and Equipment Engineering, Southern Federal University, Taganrog, Russia. He is a passionate researcher with diversified research interests—developing materials for biomedical and healthcare applications, additive manufacturing, and developing and exploring new cost- effective manufacturing technologies for biomedical industries. To date, he has published more than 530 scientific articles in various peer-reviewed, reputed top-notch journals, conferences, and books in Materials Science and Manufacturing. He is a Highly Cited Researcher at the international level, and he has 18000+ citations, an H-index of 73, and an i-10 index is 306 (as of January 2026). He edited/authored 40 books, serving as Series Editor of 3 books, Editorial Board Member of journals. He is among India’s Top 1% of leading mechanical and aerospace engineering scientists, as per Research.com. He holds the 38th rank in India and 1,590th rank in the world. He also consistently appeared in the top 2% of researchers as per Stanford Study in 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024.

Affiliations and expertise
Professor and Pro-Vice Chancellor, Geeta University, Panipat, Haryana, India

RJ

Rohit Jasrotia

Dr. Rohit Jasrotia is currently a Postdoctoral Fellow at the College of Chemistry and Molecular Science, Henan University, Kaifeng, Henan, PR China. He previously served as a Research Fellow and Assistant Professor at the Himalayan Centre of Excellence, Shoolini University, Solan, India. Dr. Jasrotia has published more than 135 research articles in reputed international journals, with over 4,100 citations and an h-index of 39. He has edited several scholarly books indexed in Elsevier databases and has been recognized among the Top 2% Scientists worldwide by Stanford University in collaboration with Elsevier. He has also served as a Special Issue Managing Editor for various journals published by Elsevier and Springer.

Affiliations and expertise
Post Doctoral Fellow, College of Chemistry and Molecular Science, Henan University, Kaifeng, Henan, China