Handbook of Nanotechnology Applications: Environment, Energy, Agriculture and Medicine

Rapid advances in nanotechnology development over the past decade have resulted in significant growth of its applications for various industrial processes. The Handbook of Nanotechnology Applications: Environment, Energy, Agriculture and Medicine presents a comprehensive overview of the recent developments and prospects of nanotechnology for water/wastewater separation and purification, energy storage and conversion, agricultural and food process, and effective diagnoses and treatments in medical fields.

The book includes detailed overviews of nanotechnology including nanofiltration membrane for water/wastewater treatment, nanomedicine and nanosensor development for medical implementation, advanced nanomaterials of different structural dimensions (0D, 1D, 2D and 3D) for energy applications, as well as food and agricultural utilization. This book also discusses the challenges of lab-based research transitioning towards practical industrial use.