This book explores how nanotechnology is transforming the field of engineering with a focus on sustainability. It provides a thorough introduction to nanochemistry, covering the synthesis, characterization, and unique properties of nanomaterials. It explores their practical applications in renewable energy, water purification, pollution control, and sustainable construction.

Through detailed case studies, this book illustrates the impact of nanochemistry on real-world engineering challenges and highlights how leading organizations are leveraging these technologies to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It also addresses health, safety, and environmental concerns related to nanomaterials, offering guidelines for their safe use and disposal.

Looking ahead, this book identifies emerging trends and research directions, encouraging further innovation in the field. Designed for researchers, engineers, students, and policymakers and catered to readers at all levels of expertise, this resource provides essential insights and practical knowledge for advancing sustainability through nanotechnology.

Presents detailed case studies that illustrate the impact of nanochemistry on real-world engineering challenges Covers the green synthesis, characterization, and unique properties of nanomaterials Describes applications in renewable energy, water purification, pollution control, and sustainable construction

Autorentext

Shrikaant Kulkarni , Ph.D., works as a Research Professor at Sanjivani University, Kopargaon, India, and as an Adjunct Professor at the Faculty of Business, Victorian Institute of Technology, Melbourne, Australia, Adjunct Professor, Lincoln University College, Malaysia, and Adjunct Professor at Chitkara University, Punjab, India. Dr. Kulkarni has been a senior academician and researcher for 42 years. He has published over 100+ research papers in national and international journals and conferences of repute. He has edited 50+ books, including four in Advanced AI, and authored 100+ book chapters. He authored four textbooks in engineering chemistry. Dr Kulkarni holds MSc, MPhil, and PhD degrees in Chemistry, as well as Master's degrees in Economics, Business Management, and Political Science. Two of his Patents have been published, and two more are pending grant. He was invited by UNESCO to give an invited talk on "Green Chemistry Education for Sustainable Development" at the International Conference on Green Chemistry in Bangkok, and was well received by international Jury members and dignitaries from around the world.

Dr. Jing Shi received his B.S. and Ph.D. in materials engineering from the University of Science and Technology Beijing, China, and another Ph.D. in industrial engineering from Purdue University, USA. He is currently a full professor of Mechanical Engineering and the program chair of Industrial & Systems Engineering, holds a joint appointment from the Materials Science & Engineering program, all at the University of Cincinnati, USA. He has more than 25 years of experience in research and teaching. He has published over 200 refereed papers, and is recognized as a top 2% most widely cited scientist, in the list of The World's Top 2% Scientists, published by Stanford University. In addition, he serves as the editor-in-chief for Sustainable Energy Research.

Dr. Poushali Das is a senior research scientist in the Faculty of Engineering at McMaster University, Canada. Before this, she held a postdoctoral position in the Department of Chemistry, Bar-Ilan University, Israel. She completed her Ph.D. from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, India. She received prestigious awards, like DST INSPIRE Scholar Award (Government of India), Horizon Europe Marie Skodowska-Curie Award (European Commission). Her research interests include multifunctional luminescent quantum dots and applications in sensors, smart nanocomposites, MXenes, and 2D/polymer nanocomposites.

Inhalt

1 Integration of Nanochemistry and Sustainable Engineering.- 2 Fundamentals of Nanochemistry.- 3 Health, Safety, and Environmental Impacts of Nanomaterials.- 4 Green Synthesis of Nanomaterials: A Green Approach for Future Nanotechnology.- 5 Nanotechnology in Consumer Products.- 6 Nanotechnology for Sustainable Transport.- 7 Nanotechnology in Agriculture.- 8 Nanotechnology in Water Treatment and Purification.- 9 Nanomaterials for Renewable Energy.- 10 Environmental Remediation Using Nanotechnology.- 11 Nanotechnology in Sustainable Manufacturing.- 12 Sustainable Construction and Building Materials.- 13 A Journey from Nanochemistry to Picochemistry.- 14 Frontiers of Nanochemistry: Transforming Science at the Atomic Scale.- 15 Beyond the Nanoscale: A Journey into Picochemistry.- 16 Case Studies and Success Stories in Nanotechnology.