Handbook of Research on Green Synthesis and Applications of Nanomaterials (Advances in Chemical and Materials Engineering)

Nanomaterials can be synthesized by physical, chemical, and biological methods; however, the latter technique is preferred as it is eco-friendly, non-toxic, and cost-effective. The green synthesized nanomaterials have been found to be more efficient with potential applications in diverse fields. It is crucial to explore green synthesized nanomaterials and the applications that can be made in order to support water remediation, pharmaceuticals, food processing, construction, and more. The Handbook of Research on Green Synthesis and Applications of Nanomaterials provides a multidisciplinary approach to the awareness of using non-toxic, eco-friendly, and economical green techniques for the synthesis of various nanomaterials, as well as their applications across a variety of fields. Covering topics such as antimicrobial applications, environmental remediation, and green synthesis, this book acts as a thorough reference for engineers, nanotechnology professionals, academicians, students, scientists, and researchers pursuing research in the nanotechnology field.

Rajni Garg is working as Head, Department of Chemistry at Rayat Bahra University, Mohali (Punjab), India. She received her B.Sc. (Medical) at the D.A.V. College, Abohar (Punjab), India; M. Sc. (H.S.) in Chemistry, Panjab University, India; M.Phil. in Chemistry at CDLU, India and Ph.D. (Chemistry) at the GKU, India. Her areas of interest include nano-chemistry, green chemistry and supramolecular chemistry. She has authored and co-authored many textbooks and scientific papers printed in international and national journals, and proceedings of international and national scientific conferences. She has also published five patents on the potential applications of nanomaterials in cementitious materials. Currently she is working on green synthesis and potential applications of nanoparticles.

Rishav Garg is working as Professor and Head, Department of Civil Engg. at Galgotias College of Engg and Tech, Greater Noida (UP), India. He received his B.Tech. in Civil Engg. at the REC, Kurukshetra India; M.Tech in Structural Engg. at PTU, Kapurthala, India and Ph.D. in Civil Engg. at PTU, Kapurthala, India. His research interests include applications of nanotechnology and composite materials in sustainable construction. He has authored and co-authored several technical papers in international and national journals. He is actively engaged in developing techniques for strength and durability enhancement of cementitious materials. He has also presented his work in many international and national scientific conferences. He has published patents on sustainable construction practices. He is actively engaged in strategic development as a member of various academic and professional bodies with his rich industrial, research, and academic experience. In addition to his academic and administrative contributions, he is actively providing his services in consultation for innovative projects.

Nnabuk Okon Eddy a Professor of Physical/Computational Chemistry was born on the 25th December 1971. He possesses a Bachelor Degree in Chemistry, a Master Degree in Environmental Chemistry, a Master Degree in Analytical Chemistry and a Ph.D in Physical Chemistry. His employment history covers, Quality control Technologist in Sunshine Battery Industry and lecturing in University of Port Harcourt, Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Ahmadu Bellow University Zaria, Akwa Ibom State University, Federal University, Lokoja, Kaduna State University and University of Nigeria, Nsukka. He has also served as a Visiting Professor to five different Universities in Nigeria, and a scholar to Rwanda on bilateral Technical Aid assignment. He has held several positions within the University system including Head of Department, Chairman of several University committee, Dean of Faculty, Director of Research, Editor in Chief of several Academic Journals. He is currently cited as one of the world top 2% scientists by Stanford University Ranking of Scientist. He is cited more than 6000 times by google Scholar with current h-index and i10 index of 44 and 104 respectively. Prof. Nnabuk Eddy is a widely rated international scholar who has published more than two hundred international articles, written twelve textbooks of international reputation and he is the lead author of several Federal Government of Nigeria Gazettes (Technical Reports in fertilizers and chemical weapons). He is vested in human development through academics, having graduated more than one hundred and fifty undergraduates, forty M.Sc and eighteen Ph.D candidates.