Nanotechnology

Green Synthesis of Nanomaterials for Environmental Remediation
Editors: Sonu Sen, PhD
Sunil Kumar Patidar, PhD
Satish Piplode, PhD
Vinars Kishor Dawane, PhD

Green Synthesis of Nanomaterials for Environmental Remediation

In Production
Pub Date: Forthcoming April 2026
Hardback Price: $190 US | £150 UK
Hard ISBN: 9781779643834
E-Book ISBN: 9781779643841
Pages: est 466pp w/ index
Binding Type: Hardback / ebook
Notes: 13 color and 37 b/w illustrations


Reviews
“A pivotal contribution to the advancement of environmentally friendly nanotechnologies. It presents an innovative approach by highlighting the significance of green synthesis methods for nanomaterials and their applications in environmental remediation, areas crucial to resolving issues such as water contamination, soil degradation, and pollution control. . . . A comprehensive collection of well-researched chapters . . . A significant work that addresses the intersection of nanotechnology and environmental sustainability.”
—From the Foreword by Bhawana Pathak, PhD, School of Environment & Sustainable Development, Central University of Gujarat, India

Nanotechnology has revolutionized several industries over the past few decades, but its implications for environmental sustainability are arguably the most important. This new volume, Green Synthesis of Nanomaterials for Environmental Remediation, stands at the crossroads of technological advancement and ecological responsibility, offering interdisciplinary and comprehensive coverage of green synthesis methods and real-world environmental applications, with a strong focus on sustainability.

The volume addresses the growing need for developing nanomaterials using sustainable and green methods while tackling environmental challenges such as water contamination, air pollution, soil degradation, and energy scarcity. The use of traditional methods for producing nanomaterials, while efficient, comes with significant environmental costs, including high energy consumption and the use of toxic chemicals. This book sheds light on an alternative—the green synthesis of nanomaterials, which leverages eco-friendly resources like plant extracts, microorganisms, biopolymers, and bio-waste. These methods offer a pathway toward sustainable innovation without compromising efficacy or scalability.

First providing an in-depth exploration of the fundamental principles behind green synthesis and how these eco-friendly processes are reshaping the landscape of nanotechnology, the book then delves into specific applications of these green-synthesized nanomaterials, emphasizing their utility in environmental remediation, waste management, water purification, and soil decontamination. The discussions also extend to future possibilities in pollution monitoring, sustainable agriculture, and renewable energy.

Chapters cover the use of biodegradable materials, plant extracts, and microorganisms for the synthesis of nanomaterials, highlighting how green synthesis methods not only reduce toxicity and environmental impact but also provide nanomaterials with enhanced properties like increased surface area, tunability, and catalytic efficiency.

The use of biogenic methods to synthesize nanomaterials, where bio-waste, plant extracts, and microorganisms serve as both reducing and stabilizing agents, is also emphasized, showing how agricultural and industrial bio-waste can be valorized to produce nanomaterials with applications ranging from water purification to food preservation. Also covered is microorganism-mediated synthesis, illustrating the role of bacteria, fungi, and algae in creating nanomaterials that are effective in environmental applications like dye degradation and wastewater treatment.

Chapters underscore the potential of green nanotechnology in resolving problems related to organic pollutants, heavy metal contamination, micro- and nanoplastics, and hazardous waste management. The book presents case studies and examples of real-world applications where these materials have proven effective. In addition to addressing pollution, the book also examines the role of green nanomaterials in energy conversion and renewable energy systems, discussing the application of green nanomaterials in solar desalination systems, exploring the synthesis of green nanofluids and their thermophysical properties, and showing how these fluids can enhance heat transfer in solar energy systems.

Providing an interdisciplinary approach that integrates nanotechnology, biotechnology, and environmental science to address global environmental challenges, the volume is unique in is its focus on green synthesis methods for nanomaterials, using eco-friendly and biogenic resources like plant extracts, bio-waste, and microorganisms, which are not commonly covered in other general books on nanotechnology. Its unique emphasis on sustainable, applications for environmental remediation—ranging from water purification to renewable energy—offers cutting-edge, real-world solutions to pressing ecological issues.

CONTENTS:
Foreword by Bhawana Pathak

Preface

1. Introduction to Green Synthesis of Nanomaterials and Their Environmental Applications
Nakul Kumar, Shweta, Pankaj Kumar, Snigdha Singh, Mohd. Tariq, Shivraj Gangadhar Wanale, Chhagan Lal, Man Singh, and Muskan Porwal

2. Overview of Applications of Green Technology for Environmental Remediation
Adil Muhammed and Nikhila Nirmal M.

3. Biowaste-Mediated Synthesis of Nanomaterials and Their Environmental Applications
Nishat Bhatia, Asha Kumari, and Rahul Sharma

3. Microorganism-Mediated Synthesis of Nanomaterials and Their Environmental Applications
Vinay Kumar, Sandeep Kaushal, Jasneet Kaur, Ranvijay Kumar, and Yadvinder Singh

4. Application of Biopolymers in the Synthesis of Nanomaterials and Their
Subsequent Use in Environmental Applications

Sweta Sinha, Rahul, Nitya Garg, Preeti Kumari, and Mayank Srivastava

6. Green Solvents for Synthesis of Nanocomposites and Their Environmental Applications
Iti Dhakad, Aarti Pathak, Archana Chaudhary, and Gajendra Kumar Inwati

7. Photocatalytic Degradation of Organic Pollutants with Layered Double Hydroxide: An Overview
Jagat Singh Kirar, Neeraj Mohan Gupta, Kailash Chandra, Hitesh Kumar Vani, Yogesh Deswal, and Savita Khare

8. Nanotechnology as a Tool for Remediation of Toxic Pollutants from Drinking Water
Snigdha Singh, Pankaj Kumar, Manoj Kumar, Shivraj Gangadhar Wanale, Papu Kumar Naik, Virendra Kumar Yadav, Nakul Kumar, Mohd. Tariq and Pratik Basiya

9. Nanomaterials as a Sensing Platform for Air Pollutants
Aarti Pathak, Gajendra Kumar Inwati, and Archana Chaudhary

10. Nanomaterials for Degradation of Micro- and Nanoplastics
Ashab Noumani and Jayendra Kumar Himanshu

11. Application of Nanomaterials for Contaminated Soil Treatment
Nitesh Kumar, Sanjeev Kumar, Neha Thakur, Ibajanai Kurbah, Pratibha, Sunita Saklani, and Neeraj Sankhyan

12. Nanocomposites as Green Materials for Degradation of Various Pollutants
Vinay Kumar, Ramandeep Singh Sodhi, Sumandeep Kour, Jasneet Kaur, Yadvinder Singh, and Sandeep Kaushal

13. Important Metal Oxide Nanoparticles for Wastewater Treatment
Neeraj Mohan Gupta, Jagat Singh Kirar, Yogesh Deswal, Jagriti Singh, Amol Chhatrapati Bisen, Laxmi Deswal, Shachi Mishra, Vikas Dwivedi, Swati Mishra, and Ashok Kumar Ahirwar

14. Green Nanomaterials for Energy Conversion
Nipu Kumar Das, Papu Kumar Naik, and Tamal Banerjee

Index


About the Authors / Editors:
Editors: Sonu Sen, PhD
Assistant Professor of Physics, Pradhan Mantri College of Excellence, Shri Neelkantheshwar Government Post Graduate College, Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh, India

Sonu Sen, PhD, currently serves as an Assistant Professor of Physics at Pradhan Mantri College of Excellence, Shri Neelkantheshwar Government Post Graduate College, Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh, India. His academic journey is distinguished by his previous tenure at India's pioneering skill university, Symbiosis University of Applied Sciences, Indore, along with various esteemed technical institutions. Throughout his career, Dr. Sen has demonstrated profound expertise as a faculty member specializing in the domain of pure and applied physics. His scholarly work is marked by an interdisciplinary approach, integrating advanced concepts from relativistic-laser plasma interaction, materials science, soft-computing techniques, mathematical modelling, and sustainable energy. He has numerous publications in relevant fields, further establishing his expertise and contributions to the advancement of scientific research. A prolific scholar, Dr. Sen earned his PhD from Devi Ahilya University, Indore, focusing on laser-plasma interaction, a field where his research contributions have garnered significant recognition.


Sunil Kumar Patidar, PhD
Assistant Professor, PMCOE, Shri Neelkantheshwar Government Post Graduate College, Khandwa, India

Sunil Kumar Patidar, PhD, is currently working as an Assistant Professor at PMCOE, Shri Neelkantheshwar Government Post Graduate College, Khandwa, India. Dr. Patidar has over 10 years of experience in both industry and academia. He is a seasoned author in the fields of theoretical chemistry, nanomaterials, and sustainability. His work has been widely published, with numerous papers and book chapters in reputed outlets such as Springer, the Royal Society of Chemistry, and Wiley. His research has garnered a significant number of citations, according to the Web of Science. Dr. Patidar has actively participated in numerous national and international conferences, seminars, and workshops. He received his PhD on the “DFT Study of Transition Metal Complexes” from the School of Chemical Sciences at Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Indore. Following his PhD, he joined MPPGCL, Jabalpur, as a chemist.


Satish Piplode, PhD
Principal, Government College, Bankhedi, India; Assistant Professor, SBS Government Post Graduate College, Pipariya, District Narmadapuram, India

Satish Piplode, PhD, is currently working as the Principal of Government College, Bankhedi, and as an Assistant Professor at SBS Government Post Graduate College, Pipariya, District Narmadapuram, India, which is affiliated with Barkatullah University, Bhopal. His areas of expertise include nanotechnology, wastewater treatment, and photocatalysis. Dr. Piplode has over eight years of rich experience in R&D and academia. He has numerous publications to his credit, both nationally and internationally. Actively involved in various research programs, he has participated in several national and international forums and seminars. In his administrative and academic roles, Dr. Piplode has successfully managed responsibilities in both fields. Dr. Piplode's research contributions have been well-recognized, earning him a significant number of citations on Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar. He received his PhD in Physical Chemistry from Vikram University, Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, India. Additionally, he holds an MPhil with a specialization in Organic Chemistry from Vikram University, Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh.


Vinars Kishor Dawane, PhD
Assistant Professor, Department of Biosciences, Acropolis Institute of Management Studies and Research, Indore, MP, India

Vinars Kishor Dawane, PhD, is a dedicated researcher and academician specializing in coastal plants, their metabolites, herbal technology, and nanobiotechnology. Currently, he is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biosciences at the Acropolis Institute of Management Studies and Research in Indore, MP, India, where he continues to explore new avenues in drug discovery and nanomaterials. With a strong focus on sustainable development, he has effectively led collaborative teams in environmental biotechnology throughout his career. Dr. Dawane holds a Biotechnology major in his postgraduate studies, as well as an MPhil and PhD from the School of Environment and Sustainable Development at the Central University of Gujarat, India. He has also served as a prestigious research fellow at ANCHROM HPTLC Laboratory in Mumbai. He has a good number of international publications and has contributed to various book chapters and edited volumes. Dr. Dawane has also excelled in national academic exams, including UGC-NET, GATE, TIFR, and MKU.





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