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1 online resource (xii, 508) : illustrations |
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computer c rdamedia |
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online resource cr rdacarrier |
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Micro & nano technologies series |
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Micro & nano technologies.
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Summary |
Nanomaterials Applications for Environmental Matrices: Water, Soil and Air takes a highly interdisciplinary approach in evaluating the use of a range of nanomaterials for various environmental applications, focusing, in particular, on their use in soil remediation, in improving water cleanliness, and in improving air quality. |
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Contents |
Front Cover; Nanomaterials Applications for Environmental Matrices; Copyright Page; Contents; List of Contributors; Preface; Acknowledgments; I. Nanomaterials and Environment: The Current Panorama; 1 Introduction; 1.1 Air Pollution and Contamination of Soil and Water; 1.2 Nanotechnology; 1.3 Advances in Nanotechnology and Environmental Remediation; 1.4 Water Treatment; 1.4.1 Water Conventional Treatment; 1.4.2 Nanotechnology for Water Treatment; 1.5 Soil Remediation; 1.5.1 Soil Conventional Treatment; 1.5.2 Nanoremediation of Contaminated Soils; 1.6 Air Pollution Remediation |
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1.6.1 Conventional Technologies for Gases Control1.6.2 Conventional Technologies for Volatile Organic Compound Control; 1.6.3 Nanotechnologies for Air Pollution Treatment of Toxic Gases and Volatile Organic Compounds; 1.7 Conclusion; References; 2 Nanomaterials Properties of Environmental Interest and How to Assess Them; 2.1 The Composition-Structure-Shape-Property Relation at Nanoscale; 2.2 Magnetic Properties; 2.2.1 Use of Magnetic Nanomaterials for Pollution Reduction; 2.2.2 Magnetic Nanomaterials for Adsorption and Water Remediation; 2.3 Surface and Optical Properties |
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2.3.1 Catalytic Properties2.3.2 Photocatalytic Properties; 2.3.3 Adsorption Properties; 2.4 Characterization of Nanomaterials; 2.4.1 Microscopy Techniques for Shape, Structure, and Composition Analysis; 2.4.1.1 Electron Microscopy; 2.4.1.2 Scanning Electron Microscopy; 2.4.1.3 Transmission Electron Microscopy; 2.4.1.4 EDS and EELS Spectral Imaging; 2.4.1.5 Atomic Force Microscopy; 2.4.1.5.1 Operation Principle; 2.4.1.5.2 Operation Modes; 2.4.2 Spectroscopy for Composition and Structure Analyses; 2.4.2.1 Ultraviolet and Visible Absorption Spectroscopy; 2.4.2.1.1 Operation Principle |
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2.4.2.2 Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy2.4.2.3 Raman Scattering; 2.4.2.4 Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy; 2.4.2.4.1 Operation Principle; 2.4.2.5 Tip-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy; References; II. Nanomaterials Applied in the Water Matrix; 3 Sensing of Water Contaminants: From Traditional to Modern Strategies Based on Nanotechnology; 3.1 Water: The Key to Life on Earth; 3.2 Sensing Water Contaminants: A Brief Overview; 3.3 How to Sense Contaminants: Examples of Traditional and Modern Techniques; 3.4 Developments in Water Contaminant Sensing; 3.4.1 Inorganic Contaminants |
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3.4.1.1 Heavy Metals3.4.1.2 Lead; 3.4.1.3 Copper; 3.4.1.4 Mercury; 3.4.1.5 Arsenic; 3.4.1.6 Mixture of Heavy Metal Ions; 3.4.1.7 Fluoride; 3.4.1.8 Nanomaterials; 3.4.1.9 Other; 3.4.2 Organic Contaminations; 3.4.2.1 Pharmaceuticals; 3.4.2.2 Antibiotics; 3.4.2.3 Hormones; 3.4.2.4 Pesticides; 3.4.2.5 Explosives; 3.5 Conclusions; References; Further Reading; 4 Microbe Decontamination of Water; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Nanomaterials for Water Disinfection and Decontamination; 4.2.1 Leaching Nanoparticles; 4.2.2 Carbon Nanomaterials; 4.2.2.1 Graphene-Based Materials; 4.2.2.2 Carbon Nanotubes |
Subject |
Nanostructured materials -- Environmental aspects.
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Nanomatériaux -- Aspect de l'environnement.
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TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Engineering (General)
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TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Reference.
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Added Author |
Nascimento, Ronaldo Fereira do, editor.
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Ferreira, Odair Pastor, editor.
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Paula, Amauri Jardim De, editor.
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Sousa Neto, Vicente de Oliveira, editor.
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Other Form: |
Print version : 9780128148297 |
ISBN |
9780128148303 (electronic bk.) |
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0128148306 (electronic bk.) |
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0128148292 (paperback) |
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9780128148297 |
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9780128148297 |
Standard No. |
AU@ 000065403631 |
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AU@ 000066135323 |
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UKMGB 019445426 |
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