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Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
07 March 2024
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.

Edited by:   , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
Imprint:   Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Country of Publication:   United States
Dimensions:   Height: 229mm,  Width: 151mm, 
Weight:   450g
ISBN:   9780443218910
ISBN 10:   0443218919
Pages:   476
Publication Date:  
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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

Nisar Ali has earned PhD from School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University Xi’an China. Currently. He works as a Professor at the School of Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huaiyin Institute of Technology, Meicheng road, Huai’an, China. Dr. Nisar Ali is one of the active members of many research projects related to the synthesis of polymers and magnetic polymer composites with special wettability properties and smart surfaces. He is the reviewer of many prestigious scientific journals. Dr. Nisar Ali is also the part of collaborative network with national and international institutes/universities across the globe. His research interests lie broadly in the area of Polymer synthesis and preparation of composite material, surface tailoring of hybrid nanomaterials and nanocomposites, nanotechnology applications for demulsification of heavy water in oil emulsion, and environmental remediation of emerging pollutants. Muhammad Bilal is an associate professor at the Department of Sanitary Engineering, Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Gdansk University of Technology, Gdansk, Poland. He has published more than 350 research papers in leading international journals and also serves as an Associate Editor for several of these journals. Adnan Khan earned his Ph.D. in Inorganic Chemistry from the Institute of Chemistry University of Campinas, Sao Paulo-Brazil (UNICAMP) in 2011. His main areas of interest includes adsorption, catalysis, biopolymers, and molecularly imprinted polymers. He is currently wroks as an Associate Professor at the Institute of Chemical Sciences, University of Peshawar. Dr. Adnan has more than 75 publications to his name in international peer-reviewed journals, including co-editor of books, author book chapters, review papers, and conference papers that are either published or in progress. Tuan Anh Nguyen is Principal Research Scientist at the Institute for Tropical Technology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Hanoi, Vietnam. His research focuses on advanced nanomaterials and nanotechnology for corrosion and materials integrity in transportation systems. His research activities include smart coatings, conducting polymers, corrosion and protection of metals/concrete, antibacterial materials, and advanced nanomaterials.

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