Chitosan-Based Hybrid Nanomaterials

Chitosan-Based Hybrid Nanomaterials focuses on chitosan, an abundantly occurring biopolymer, to present possibilities for the removal of contaminants and a greener approach towards a cleaner environment - combining nanotechnology with the deployment of naturally occurring materials to remedy environmental challenges. This book fills research gaps and what is known about chitosan-based nanomaterials. Considering the importance of naturally occurring materials with the applied knowledge of nanotechnology in the field of environmental restoration, this book is an ideal resource for interested parties and career professionals. Covers properties, synthesis, and characterization of chitosan nanostructures and their utilization in the removal of contaminantsHighlights the latest developments on the utilization of chitosan in environmental restorationSummarizes the importance of chitosan nanostructures for several applications INDICE: Part 1: BASICS and FUNDAMENTALS 1. A preface to the chitosan-biopolymer, its origin, and properties 2. Chitin and chitosan manufacturing and processing techniques 3. Chitosan-based nanomaterials, multiple forms, and characterization 4. Degradability of chitosan nanostructures in the natural environment 5. Functional properties of chitosan-based nanomaterial Part 2: Emerging applications OF CHITOSAN-BASED NANOMATERIALS 6. Chitosan-based nanomaterials in decontamination of industrial products 7. Chitosan-based nanomaterials in decontamination of pharmaceutical products 8. Chitosan-based nanomaterials in decontamination of heavy metals 9. Chitosan-based nanomaterials in decontamination of inorganic species 10. Chitosan-based nanomaterials in decontamination of organic dyes 11. Chitosan-based nanomaterials in decontamination of pesticides 12. Chitosan-based nanomaterials in decontamination of hydrocarbons 13. Chitosan-based nanomaterials in decontamination of phenols and biphenyls 14. Chitosan-based nanomaterials in decontamination of detergents 15. Chitosan-based nanomaterials in decontamination of plasticizers Part 3: CURRENT CHALLENGES AND FUTURE SCOPE 16. Safety, regulations, and economic impact of chitosan nanostructures 17. Eco- and toxicological impact of chitosan nanostructures 18. Current status of chitosan nanostructures in the field of environmental remediation???? 19. Challenges and Future prospects of chitosan nanostructures in environmental remediation

• ISBN: 978-0-443-21891-0
• Editorial: Elsevier
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 476
• Fecha Publicación: 07/03/2024
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés