This contributed volume focuses on the development of waste-derived carbon nanostructures (WD-CNs) from various waste materials, such as municipal garbage, plastics, industrial waste, and agricultural residues, highlighting their potential for recycling in a circular economy. It explores synthetic processes that convert waste into valuable carbon nanomaterials, reducing the need for cleansing and lowering the carbon footprint compared to traditional methods. The book also examines the functionalization of WD-CNs for diverse applications in energy, environment, and biology, promoting sustainable innovation and commercialization of green technologies. It is a useful tool for researchers, graduate students and professionals working in the fields of materials science, nanotechnology, environmental science, and chemical engineering.

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Dr. Neetu Talreja works as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Science, Faculty of Science and Technology, Alliance University, Anekal, Bengaluru, Karnataka 562 106, India. She has completed a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the collaboration of the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, India, and Banasthali University, Banasthali, India. Before joining the Alliance University, Anekal, Bengaluru, India, She worked as a Researcher at the University of Concepcion, University of La Serena, Chile, Gachon University, South Korea, and the Department of Chemical Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, China. Dr. Neetu's research focuses mainly on interdisciplinary research involving nanomaterials and chemical sciences such as synthesis, nanomaterials characterization, two-dimensional nanomaterials, and polymeric composite-based materials for energy and environmental applications. The leading field of science that is relevant to his area of interest consists of nanotechnology, nano-bioscience, energy, and environmental remediation applications of polymeric composite/nanotechnology. She has published around 30 research articles, 37 book chapters, and 4 patents (1 granted and 3 filed) during her research tenure.

Dr. Divya Chauhan works as a Manager of Strategy and Transactions at Ernst Young Global LLP, India. She has completed her Ph.D. in Chemistry from the collaboration of the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, India, and Banasthali University, Banasthali, India. Before joining Ernst Young Global LLP, India, She worked as a Researcher at the University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, U.S. Punjab University, India, and Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, China. Dr. Divya Chauhan has more than 15 years of experience in the research field related to the water sector. She holds broad national and international experience in water quality monitoring, material synthesis, and water and air purification. She has published more than 25 research articles, 35 book chapters and 4 patents (1 granted and 3 filed) during her research tenure.

Dr. Mohammad Ashfaq, works as an Assistant Professor at Chandigarh University, Mohali, Punjab, India. Ha has completed a PhD in Biotechnology with the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, India and Banasthali University, Banasthali, India. Before joining Chandigarh University, Mohali, Punjab, India. He worked as an Assistant Professor at BS Abdur Rahman Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, India, as a Researcher at the University of La Serena, Chile, University of Concepcion, Chile, and as a Post-Doctoral-Researcher in Polymer Microneedle Lab, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, China. Dr. Ashfaq focuses mainly on interdisciplinary research involving nanomaterials and biological sciences, such as synthesis, characterization, and applications of nanomaterials/carbon nanofibers and polymeric composite-based materials. His area of interest consists of nanotechnology, nano-bioscience, biomedical applications of polymeric composite/nanotechnology (newer antibiotics and novel wound dressing materials), nano-cytotoxicity, biosensors, controlled release drug delivery systems (polymeric microneedles), nanoparticle systems of metals and metal oxides and its interaction of plants and animal cells. During his research tenure, he has published more than 45 research articles, 35 book chapters and 5 patents (1 granted and 4 filed).