Advances in Green and Sustainable Nanomaterials: Applications in Energy, Biomedicine, Agriculture, and Environmental Science

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Advances in Green and Sustainable Nanomaterials: Applications in Energy, Biomedicine, Agriculture, and Environmental Science
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About the Book Series: Innovations in Agricultural and Biological Engineering
Other Books on Agricultural and Biological Engineering by Apple Academic Press, Inc.
About Senior-Editor-in-Chief
About the Editor
Contents
Contributors
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Preface
Part I: Green Nanomaterials in Energy Production and Storage
	1. Innovative Graphene Thermoelectric Nanomaterials for Production and Conversion of Green Energy
	2. Eco-Friendly Applications of Graphene Nanomaterials in Energy Storage Devices: A Review
	3. Advances in High Volumetric Density Carbon Nanotubes for Electrochemical Energy Storage
	4. Application of Nanomaterial-Modified Membrane Filters for Separation of Heavy Metal Pollutants
Part II: Scope of Green Nanomaterials in Biomedical Applications
	5. Green Nanotechnology for Renovating Phytomedicines
	6. Green Nanomaterials as a Boon to Biomedical Engineering
	7. Trends in Green Synthesis of Carbon-Based Nanostructures
		Absrtact
		7.1 Introduction
		7.2 Allotropes of Carbon
			7.2.1 Fullerenes
			7.2.2 Carbon Dot (C Dot)
			7.2.3 Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs)
			7.2.4 Graphene
		7.3 Purpose of Green Carbob Nanostructures
		7.4 Preparation of Carbon Nanostructures
			7.4.1 Preparation of Fullerene
			7.4.2 Preparation of Carbon Dots
			7.4.3 Preparation of Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs)
			7.4.4 Preparation of Graphene
		7.5 Latest Developmets and Challenges in Green Carbon Nanostructures
		7.6 Applications of Carbon Nanostructures
			7.6.1 Applications of Fullerenes
			7.6.2 Applications of Carbon Dots
			7.6.3 Applications of CNTs
			7.6.4 Applications of Graphene
		7.7 Conclusion
		Keywords
		References
	8. Applications of Biodegradable Polymeric Biomaterials in Biomedical Science
		Abstract
		8.1 Introduction
		8.2 Biodegradable Polymer
			8.2.1 Polymers of Natural Origin
				8.2.1.1 Chitin/Chitosan
				8.2.1.2. Alginic Acid/Alginate
				8.2.1.3 Starch
				8.2.1.4 Hyaluronic Acid
				8.2.1.5 Fibrin
				8.2.1.6 Collagen
				8.2.1.7 Gelatin
				8.2.1.8 Silk Fibers
				8.2.1.9 Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA)
			8.2.2 Polymers of Synthetic Origin
				8.2.2.1 Saturated Aliohatic Ployesters
				8.2.2.2 Polyanhydrides
				8.2.2.3 Polyurethane (PUR)
				8.2.2.4 Polyphosphazenes
		8.3 Deriving Biomaterials from Biodegradable Polymers
			8.3.1 Biomaterials from Natural BiodegradablE Polymers
				8.3.1.1 Biopolymers as Smart Biomaterials
					8.3.1.1.1 Biodegradable Thermo-Responsive Biopolymers
					8.3.1.1.2 Biodegradable pH-Responsive Biopolymers
					8.3.1.1.3 Biodegradable Physicochemical Responsive Biopolymers
			8.3.2 Biomaterials from Synthetic Biodegradable Polymers
		8.4 Role of Nanotechnology in Designing Biodegradable Polymeric Biomaterials
			8.4.1 Micelle
			8.4.2 Dendrimers
			8.4.3 HydrogeL Nanoparticle Composites
			8.4.4 Lipid Nanoparticles
			8.4.5 2D Inorganic Quantum Dots (QDS)
		8.5 Biomedical Applications of Biodegradable Polymeric Biomaterials
			8.5.1 Drug Delivery
			8.5.2 Tissue Engineering
				8.5.2.1 Skin Tissue Engineering
				8.5.2.2 Nerve Tissue Engineering
				8.5.2.3 Bone Tissue Engineering
				8.5.2.4 Wound Healing
				8.5.2.5 Temporary Implants
		8.6 Conclusion and Future Prospects
		Keywords
		References
Part III: Innovations in Green Nanotechnology for Agricultural and Environmental Sustainability
	9. Role of Green Nanomaterials in Sustainable Agriculture
	10. Green Agricultural Waste-Derived Silica Nanoparticles as Catalyst Support Materials
	11. Green Synthesis of Nanomaterials for Photocatalytic Biodegradation of Pollutants in Wastewater
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