Exploring Nanotechnology for a Sustainable Economy

Nanotechnology has been recognized for its transformative potential across various industries for decades, sparking widespread interest among researchers and innovators seeking to explores its capabilities for sustainable solutions. It remains one of the most dynamic and extensively studied fields in modern science. Nanotechnology involves the manipulation of matter at the nanoscale, where unique properties of materials emerge due to their size and structure. These nanomaterials play a pivotal role in advancing applications in energy, healthcare, environmental remediation and sustainable economic development. In recent years, green nanotechnology, particularly the eco-friendly synthesis of nanomaterials, has gained significant attention for its ability to minimize environmental impact while maximizing efficiency. Nanomaterials exhibit remarkable properties such as enhanced strength, conductivity and reactivity that make them indispensable in addressing global challenges like climate change, water scarcity and healthcare innovation, positioning nanotechnology as a cornerstone of sustainable progress.

The book delves into the structural and functional properties of nanomaterials, which are critical for their applications in clean energy production, environmental remediation, water treatment and healthcare. It highlights their environmental significance, including their use in mitigating climate change, enhancing construction materials, and developing fire-retardant solutions. The fundamentals of nanotechnology are thoroughly explored, alongside cutting-edge developments in synthesis, characterization methods, and applications, covering chemical, optical, thermal, and structural properties. Additionally, the book addresses the environmental fate, health hazards, and regulatory frameworks of nanomaterials, offering a balanced perspective on their deployment. With contributions from leading experts, this book serves as an authoritative resource for researchers, policymakers, and industry professionals to drive sustainable economic growth while addressing pressing global challenges.

Key Features:

• Comprehensive Coverage: The book spans a wide range of nanotechnology applications, from energy production and storage to healthcare, environmental remediation and sustainable economic development.
• Multidisciplinary Approach: Contributions from various experts provide insights into nanotechnology's role in diverse fields, including construction, fire retardancy and climate change mitigation.
• Focus on Sustainability: Emphasis on eco-friendly and green nanotechnology solutions, such as green synthesis of nanomaterials and sustainable development goals (SDGs).
• Environmental and Health Perspectives: Detailed exploration of nanomaterials' environmental fate, transport, and health hazards alongside their role in environmental remediation and water treatment.
• Policy and Regulation Insights: Discussion on policy and regulatory frameworks to support a green economy through nanotechnology.
• Future-Oriented Outlook: Analysis of current trends and future prospects, particularly in healthcare, clean energy and sustainable economic development.
• Expert Contributions: Chapters authored by specialists in their respective fields, ensuring authoritative and in-depth content.
• Lifecycle Thinking: Inclusion of lifecycle perspectives to assess the long-term impacts and sustainability of nanotechnology applications.

Dr. Garima Pandey is Professor and Head of the Department of Chemistry at SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST), Delhi-NCR Campus. With a Ph.D. in Chemistry from CCS University, she has over two decades of academic and research experience, specializing in nanotechnology, green chemistry, electrochemical sensing, and environmental sustainability. Dr. Pandey serves as an academic editor for PLOS ONE and is on the Editorial Board of Scientific Reports (Nature Portfolio). She is also a reviewer for high- impact journals such as Discover Sustainability, Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, and Discover Materials published by Springer Nature. She has published more than 50 research articles and reviews in reputed international journals and contributed over 25 book chapters to renowned publishers including Elsevier, Springer, CRC Press, and Wiley. She has authored and edited multiple books and holds three patents, including innovations in hydrogen production and plastic waste pyrolysis. Dr. Pandey has been featured in Elsevier’s prestigious list of the Top 2% Most Cited Scientists worldwide for two consecutive years. She has also received several accolades including the Best Researcher and Best Faculty Awards at SRMIST. A dynamic academic leader and mentor, she is actively involved in research guidance, administrative roles and academic policy development.

Prof. Prashant Singh completed an M.Sc. in Chemistry from the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, India. He joined the research group of the late Dr. N. N. Ghosh, at Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Centre for Biomedical Research, University of Delhi, India and earned his Ph.D. He is currently a Professor of Chemistry at Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma (ARSD) College, University of Delhi, Delhi, India. He has published about 190 research articles/ reviews in journals of international repute along with chapters. He has H index 35, i-10 is 124 and citation of his work is more than 4500. He was awarded a UGC postdoctoral research fellowship and also offered a post-doctoral fellowship from North-West University, South-Africa. Four students got their Ph.D. under his guidance and a few are currently working with him.

Bimal Krishna Banik, Ph.D., is Professor in the Deanship of Research at Prince Mohammed Bin Fahd University, Saudi Arabia. He earned his doctorate from the Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science, Calcutta and conducted postdoctoral research at Case Western Reserve University and Stevens Institute of Technology, USA. Previously, he served as a Tenured Full Professor, First President’s Endowed Professor in Science & Engineering and Vice President of Research & Education Development at the University of Texas. His research focuses on synthetic organic chemistry and chemical biology, particularly in cancer, antibiotics, hormones, catalysis, and natural products. As Principal Investigator, he secured $7.25 million in grants from the NIH and NCI. He has over 700 publications, 530 presentation abstracts, and has edited/authored 23 books. His work, cited over 10,000 times, ranks him in the Top 2% of Scientists globally by Stanford University and Elsevier. Dr. Banik is a prolific leader in the scientific community, serving as Editor-in-Chief of 12 journals, Reviewer for 93 journals, and Editorial Board Member for 26. He has organized over 20 ACS symposia, chaired numerous conferences, and introduced approximately 300 speakers. His accolades include the Indian Chemical Society’s Lifetime Achievement Award, the Mahatma Gandhi Pravasi Honor Medal, and the University of Texas Board of Regents’ Outstanding Teaching Award. Dr. Banik has delivered keynote lectures in 35 countries and hosted distinguished figures, including Nobel Laureates and U.S. Senators.