Nanoparticles for Pollution Management

The escalating global concern over environmental pollution has necessitated the development of innovative and sustainable solutions for pollution management. In recent years, nanoparticles have emerged as a promising tool in this endeavor, offering unique properties that enable efficient removal, degradation, or transformation of pollutants. Nanoparticles with their high surface-to-volume ratio, can be engineered to possess specific properties, such as high reactivity, photocatalytic activity, and adsorption capacity, making them suitable for various pollution management applications.

The book "Nanoparticles for Pollution Management" aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the current state of research and applications in this rapidly evolving field. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a specific aspect of nanoparticle-based pollution management. The chapters cover a range of topics, including the properties of nanoparticles, their application in air, groundwater, marine, and soil pollution remediation, and their potential impact on the environment and human health. Emphasis is given on the potential applications of nanoparticles in real-world pollution management scenario. Case studies with examples in nanotechnology for pollution control have been highlighted and their efficacy and potential for scalability discussed. A detailed analysis of the current challenges and opportunities in nanoparticle-based pollution management is given.

The target audience for this book comprises researchers, scientists, and engineers working in the field of environmental science and technology interested in sustainable solutions for pollution management. Overall, the book "Nanoparticles for Pollution Management" aims to provide a valuable resource for those seeking to understand the potential of nanoparticles in addressing environmental pollution and to inspire further research and innovative solutions for a more sustainable future.

Prof. (Dr.) Preeti Thakur is a Professor in Physics and is currently heading Amity Institute of Nanotechnology, Amity University Haryana, India She has been among the top 2% of researchers in 2023, 2024 and 2025 by Stanford University ranking. She is a post-doctorate from Taiwan and a Gold medallist in her Master’s program; she has a PhD in Physics from Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla, India. Her areas of research include synthesis and characterization of magnetic nanoferrites for radar absorbing materials, sensors, high frequency, wastewater treatment, and agricultural applications. Till date, she has more than 200 publications in SCI/Scopus indexed international journals, 50 patents, edited books on nanomaterials and has published specialised book chapters.

Prof. (Dr.) P.B. Sharma is an Indian academician and Vice Chancellor of Amity University, Gurgaon, and ex-Vice Chancellor of Delhi Technological University. He is the President of the Association of Indian Universities. Prof. Sharma has a career spanning 44 years in teaching and research, which includes 12 years at IIT Delhi, where he was a professor of mechanical engineering before taking over as Principal of Delhi College of Engineering (now Delhi Technological University) in 1990. He led Delhi College of Engineering till 2009, and was then appointed the founder Vice Chancellor of Delhi Technological University (DTU), when Delhi College of Engineering was upgraded to Delhi Technological University through Delhi Act 6 of 2009. He is also the founding Vice Chancellor of Rajiv Gandhi Technical University, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. Dr. Sharma has published over 230 research papers. He has provided industrial consultancy to organizations including Rolls-Royce in the UK and the Gas Turbine Research Establishment in Bangalore.

Prof. (Dr.) Atul Thakur is a Full Professor at Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology Nanjing China and has figured among top 2% of researchers in 2022,2023, 2024 and 2025 as per Stanford University rankings. A post-doctorate from the University of Brest, France and thereafter from world renowned National Taiwan University, Taiwan, Dr. Thakur has completed his M Phil and PhD from Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla. He has published more than 320 research papers in International, peer reviewed, SCI and Scopus-indexed journals. The different areas of his research are: ferrites nanomaterials for water purification, agricultural applications, microwave, high frequency applications, radar absorbing materials, antenna miniaturization, high density memory storage systems, sensor applications, and metamaterials. Dr. Atul Thakur has filed 55 patents to date. He has edited several books on nanotechnology and published specialised book chapters. He has many international tie-ups with reputed scientists across the globe.