Nanotechnology For Environmental Remediation

<b>Nanotechnology for Environmental Remediation</b><p><b>Comprehensive resource on using nanomaterials to alleviate environmental pollution</b><p>Contaminated land, soil and water pose a threat to the environment and health. These sites require immediate action in terms of assessing pollution and new remediation strategies. <i>Nanotechnology for Environmental Remediation</i> helps readers understand the potential of nanotechnology in resolving the growing problem of environmental contamination. <p>The specific aim of this book is to provide comprehensive information relating to the progress in the development of functional nanomaterials and nanocomposites which are used for the environmental remediation of a variety of contaminants. The work deals with the different aspects of nanotechnology in water, air and soil contamination and presents the recent advances with a focus on remediation. Core topics discussed in the work include: <ul><li>Nanotechnology that can be used to engineer and