Materials Science

Metal Nanoparticles
Potential Role and Future Prospects in Ensuring Food Security

Editor: Dr. Debajit Borah

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Food security is one of the most pressing global challenges of the 21st century, with rising populations, climate change, soil degradation, and pest infestations threatening agricultural productivity. Agriculture not only feeds people but is the economical backbone of most developing nations. Disastrous changes in the atmosphere and also the growing population worldwide have drastically changed the traditional farming practices. Agriculture methods in general comprise conventional, integrated, and organic farming strategies. In general, a massive amount of synthetic chemicals, pesticides, and weedicides are employed in conventional farming practices to increase crop yield which causes environmental problems such as soil toxicity and loss of soil fertility, etc. Extensive use of pesticides causes a series of environmental problems, such as pathogen and pest resistance, non-point pollution, eutrophication in the water body, soil degradation, bioaccumulation of xenobiotics in the food chain, and loss of biodiversity, etc. The solvents and toxic ingredients of pesticides result in not only serious soil and water pollution but also increase the toxicity in crops and food products through bio-accumulation and eventually become a potential threat to human health. Therefore, developing new eco-friendly and result-oriented strategies in the agricultural sector for more yield to feed the growing population offers novel approaches in a limited time.

In response to these challenges, nanotechnology—specifically metal nanoparticles—has emerged as a promising tool to enhance food production, protect crops, and improve food quality. This book, Metal Nanoparticles: Potential Role and Future Prospects in Ensuring Food Security, aims to provide an in-depth exploration of how these advanced materials can revolutionize the agricultural and food industries.

This book will cover the key concepts and the science behind synthesizing various metal nanoparticles, from the basics for beginners to their implementation in the agricultural sector, by discussing key mechanisms at an advanced level. Hence, it is believed that the book will cater to the needs of graduate students as well as professionals.

Tentative Table of Contents (but not limited to)

Chapter 1: Integration of nanotechnology with smart farming and precision agriculture

Chapter 2: Advancements in green synthesis of metal nanoparticles for agriculture and food

Chapter 3: Various mode of synthesis of metal nanoparticles for agricultural applications

Chapter 4: Antimicrobial role of metal nanoparticles against various plant pathogens

Chapter 5: Potential role of metal nanoparticles as plant growth enhancer and their mode of action

Chapter 6: Metal nanoparticles in soil health management

Chapter 7: Potential role of metal nanoparticles in pest and disease control: a sustainable approach

Chapter 8: Enhancing crop productivity with nanotechnology-based nutrient delivery

Chapter 9: Effect of metal NPs on plant hormones, physiological indices and crop quality

Chapter 10: Factors affecting phytotoxicity and cytotoxicity by metal NPs

Chapter 11: Impact of metal NPs, environmental fate, on the environment and their regulatory aspects

Chapter 12: Ethical considerations in using nanotechnology for food security

Chapter 13: Nanotechnology in food packaging: improving shelf life and safety

Chapter 14: Antimicrobial properties of metal nanoparticles in food preservation

Chapter 15: Role of metal nanoparticles in detection and removal of food contaminants

Chapter 16: Future perspectives of nano-farming as a game changer in global food security

Important Dates:
Initial Proposal / Abstract Submission (300-350 words): 25th March 2025
Acceptance notification: 31st March 2025
Full Chapter submission: 31st July 2025
Submission procedure:

Researchers and practitioners are invited to submit a one-page chapter proposal or abstract on or before March 25th, 2025 clearly mentioning the title of the paper and author(s) details including email ID, Country and contact number. Author(s) will be notified about the status of their proposals by March 31st 2025. Full chapters (15-20 pages) are expected to be submitted by July 31st 2025. All submitted chapters will be peer-reviewed.

Prospective authors are requested to submit their proposals / full-length chapters as an email attachment in a Word file to: debajitdbr@gmail.com


About the Authors / Editors:
Editor: Dr. Debajit Borah
Associate Professor, Department of Biotechnology, The Assam Royal Global University, Guwahati, India




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